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Easy & Healthy High Protein Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

High protein carrot cake overnight oats made with oats, chia seeds, carrots, and almond milk. Easy healthy make-ahead breakfast.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Meal Prep Friendly Recipe
Cuisine Breakfast
Servings 1 serving
Calories 579 kcal

Equipment

  • Mason jar or glass jars
  • Airtight container
  • Mixing spoon or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Box grater or food processor for shredding carrots
  • Meal prep Containers

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ Cup Gluten-free Quick Oats
  • ½ scoop or 2 tablespoons Vanilla Protein Powder I used Garden of Life 100% Whey Protein
  • 2 Tablespoons Chia Seeds
  • ⅓ cup shredded carrots
  • 1 tablespoon raisins
  • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 cup milk of choice
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract or Paste
  • 1 Teaspoon maple syrup skip if you want to reduce sugar or like less sweet
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla greek yogurt optional topping
  • 1 tablespoon crushed walnuts optional topping
  • Dash of Cinnamon optional topping

Instructions
 

  • Mix the Dry Ingredients- In a mason jar, glass jar, or airtight container, add quick oats, protein powder, chia seeds, shredded carrots, raisins, and cinnamon. Stir until well combined.
  • Add the Wet Ingredients- Pour in milk of choice, vanilla extract, and maple syrup if using. Mix thoroughly, scraping the sides so chia seeds don’t stick.
  • Chill Overnight- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. The longer it sits, the creamier the texture will be.
  • Add the Toppings- In the next morning, add vanilla Greek yogurt, crushed walnuts, and a dash of cinnamon.Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition includes optional toppings!
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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 579kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 30gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 161mgPotassium: 884mgFiber: 14gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 7387IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 496mgIron: 4mg
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