Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

A fun twist on overnight oats, inspired by the classic carrot cake we all know and love. Using carrots in overnight oats may seem unusual to some, but trust me when I say it works! It’s not only delicious, but a great way to add an extra portion of your 5-a-day first thing in the morning, and include more micronutrients into your diet. The mixed spice and coconut come together with carrot to make this a really fun twist on overnight oats. Just like the cake, this is perfect with a cup of tea!

The basic ingredients for overnight oats are always the same for me:

• Oats

• Vanilla extract

• Chia seeds

• Cinnamon

• Non-dairy yoghurt (my fave is always coconut for sweetness)

• Non-dairy milk

• Maple syrup

• Sea salt

Added to the basic overnights recipe, to create that yummy carrot cake flavour you’ll need:

• Carrot

• Orange zest

• Apricots

• Dessicated coconut

• Mixed spice

Start by prepping your basic overnight oats recipe. You can leave out the yoghurt if you prefer, as it isn’t totally essential. For this variation, first grate your carrot, zest half an orange, and finely chop the apricots. Add these to the oats, and mix together thoroughly with mixed spice and dessicated coconut. Make sure to save a little zest, coconut, and apricot for toppings.

Top with the extra apricots, zest, and coconut and then place in the fridge overnight to set. This will allow the chia seeds and oats to combine to create a delicious pudding-like texture.

I love to drizzle over extra maple syrup in the morning for added sweetness!