Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

A carrot cake-inspired overnight oats recipe containing natural yoghurt, grated carrots, apple, raisins and spices, topped with nuts.

 

Servings: 4

Cuisine: Vegetarian, Vegan substitutes.

Keep covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.

6.5g fibre per portion

Prep Time

10min

Chill Time

4hrs

Total Time

4hrs 10min

Ingredients

  • 100g oats
  • 1 medium carrot
  • 1 apple
  • 5 tbsp natural yoghurt+
  • 4 tbsp raisins
  • 1 tsp ground ginger++
  • 1 tsp cinnamon++
  • ½ tsp nutmeg++
  • 1 tbsp honey+++
  • 60g mixed nuts (for serving, optional)
  • A handful of blueberries (for serving, optional)

+Vegan alternative: plant-based soya yoghurt or coconut milk

++Alternatively, mixed spice can be used

+++Vegan alternative: agave syrup

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, place the oats, natural yoghurt, honey, raisins and ground spices.
  2. Add 7 tbsp water and stir to combine.
  3. Grate the apple and carrots.
  4. Add to bowl and mix until all ingredients have been combined.
  5. Cover and leave in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  6. To serve, divide the mixture between four bowls and top with the mixed nuts and blueberries.

Nutrition

Calories

179

Per 100g

352

Per Serving

Fats

6.6g

Per 100g

13g

Per Serving

Saturates

1.2g

Per 100g

2.5g

Per Serving

Carbs

23g

Per 100g

46g

Per Serving

Sugar

15g

Per 100g

29g+

Per Serving

Fibre

3.1g

Per 100g

6.1g

Per 100g

Protein

4.8g

Per 100g

9.4g

Per Serving

Salt

0.09g

Per 100g

0.17g

Per Serving

+including sugars naturally occurring in fruits, vegetables and milk products

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