Heart Healthy Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

Name: Heart Healthy Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp natural creamy pecan butter; 1/2 Tbsp chia seeds; 1 Tbsp vanilla extract, divided; 2 Tbsp lemon zest; 2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg; 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 tsp sea salt; 1/8 tsp ground cloves; 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt, divided; 1 Tbsp maple syrup, divided; 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk; 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten free if needed); 1/2 cup grated carrots; 1/4 cup unsweetened dried cranberries; 1/4 cup chopped unsalted toasted pecans, divided; 1/3 cup reduced fat whipped cream cheese, room temperature

(5.0)

By Adam Fisher

Published 8/14/2024

Dietitian Reviewed: Erin McNamara, RDN, LDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic | Vegetarian

Heart Healthy Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

Start your morning with our healthy Carrot Cake Overnight Oats! It is a nutritious breakfast with layers of warmly spiced rolled oats, shredded carrots and velvety cream cheese . This easy, make-ahead recipe captures the flavors of a classic dessert while offering a wholesome, balanced breakfast that’s perfect for busy mornings.

Total Time

15 minutes

Servings

4

Calories

360

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How to Make Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine pecan butter, chia seeds, 2 teaspoons vanilla, lemon zest, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, black pepper, salt, clove, ¼ cup yogurt and ½ tablespoon maple syrup; stir until smooth. Gradually stir in the almond milk until just combined. Add the oats, grated carrot, dried cranberries and 3 tablespoons of chopped pecans and fold until combined. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Step 2

In a separate small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, remaining ¾ cup yogurt, remaining 1 tablespoon maple syrup and remaining 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract; stir until well combined and smooth. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Step 3

Add ¼ cup oat mixture to 2 (8 oz) glasses. Spread about 2 tablespoons of cream cheese mixture on top of first oat layer. Add another layer of oat mixture and finish by topping off with cream cheese mixture. Lightly sprinkle the final cream cheese layer with ground cinnamon and top with remaining 1 tablespoon chopped pecans.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1/2 cup oat mixture, 2 Tbsp cream cheese mixture

360

Calories

16

g

Fat

12

mg

Cholesterol

318

mg

Sodium

43

g

Carbs

4

g

Sat. Fat

8

g

Fiber

14

g

Protein

8

g

Sugars

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