Recipe: Overnight Carrot Cake Proats
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This protein oats recipe features carrot cake ingredients that will have you thinking you’re enjoying dessert for breakfast! Sweet breakfast pairings appeal to many but can result in a bit more effort and creativity to incorporate protein or non-starchy veggies. This breakfast is an all-in-one plate method recipe featuring whole grain oats as the starch, protein powder, and carrots for a serving of veggies.
For a quick swap or additional recipe idea – you could swap in shredded zucchini with only 1 C almond milk for the carrots (for a zucchini bread vibe). Great for meal preppers and folks on the go, the protein and fiber in this quick, make-ahead recipe will keep you fueled throughout your morning.
Overnight Carrot Cake Proats
Serves 2
Ingredients:
- 1 C rolled oats
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 3 Tbsp raisins
- 1 scoop vanilla protein
- 1 C carrot, finely grated
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 1/2 C almond milk, unsweetened
- Palmful of walnuts (Optional)
Directions:
- Mix oats, cinnamon, allspice, chia seeds, raisins, and protein powder in large bowl.
- Add carrot, vanilla extract, syrup, and milk. Mix well.
- Divide mixture evenly into 3 mason jars. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- Add walnuts before serving.
Swaps:
- For the rolled oats: gluten free oats
- For the vanilla protein powder: collagen peptides/powder
- For the cinnamon and allspice: 1 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- For the carrots: 1 cup finely grated zucchini (use only 1 C almond milk)
- For the almond milk: oat milk, soy milk, or coconut milk
- For the walnuts: 1 Tbsp nut butter
Recipe modified from: Fit Foodie Finds