Foodie Friday

By rrluthi on August 30, 2024

Image source: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/a19910389/carrot-cake-overnight-oats/

Healthy Recipe of the Week

What is your go-to breakfast item for those on-the-go mornings or quick-to-prep post-workout meals?

When I'm short on time to prep my post-workout meal, I often prep overnight oats the night before for a healthy, nutrient-rich grab-and-go option.

There are many different varieties of overnight oats to fit all tastebuds!

From fruity to chocolatey, I think carrot cake falls somewhere in between!

Even if carrot cake isn't your dessert of choice, I highly recommend giving these overnight oats a try!

Overnight Carrot Cake Oats

Ingredients

2 cups Unsweetened Soy Milk + more for thinning (*may substitute for milk of choice)
1 1/2 cups of Whole Milk Greek Yogurt (*may substitute for Cashew Yogurt for a vegan alternative)
3 teaspoons Pure Maple Syrup
2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 1/4 cups Rolled Oats
1 large Carrot (8-ounces) (scrubbed and coarsely grated, about 2 1/2 cups)
2/3 cup Toasted Pecans (chopped) + more for topping
1/2 cup Raisins (roughly chopped) + more for topping
1/4 cup Toasted Unsweetened Coconut Chips (lightly crushed)
1/4 cup Chia Seeds

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk together the soy milk (or milk of choice), yogurt, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt.

Stir in the rolled oats, carrot, pecans, raisins, coconut chips, and chia seeds until well combined. Divide among four (4) jars, cover, and refrigerate overnight.

Serve, adjusting the consistency with additional milk as needed. Top with additional pecans, raisins, and coconut, if desired.

Yields: 4 servings

Nutritional Information

Fun Fact

Soy milk contains about the same amount of protein as 1% cow's milk and has more magnesium, which can help alleviate muscle soreness. A top choice for a post-workout meal!

Reference

Miller, B. & Kurek, K. (2024, September/October). Protein. Women's Health. P. 76.