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Fibre-Rich Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

These creamy, carrot-cake-inspired overnight oats are packed with 9 grams of fibre and 17 grams of protein! Perfect for breakfast or lunch, this recipe delivers steady energy with a delicious hint of cinnamon.
Servings: 1 portion
Course: Breakfasts
Prep Time 10 minutes
Ingredients Instructions Notes

Ingredients
  

For the oats:
  • ⅓ cup 75 mL large-flake oats
  • 1 cup 250 mL skim milk
  • ¼ cup 60 mL finely grated carrot
  • 1 tbsp 15 mL chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp 15 mL ground flaxseed
  • 1 tbsp 15 mL raisins
  • 1 tsp 5 mL maple syrup
  • Pinch of cinnamon
Optional toppings (added in the morning):
  • 2 tbsp 30 mL plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp 15 mL chopped walnuts
  • 1 tsp 5 mL unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 tsp 5 mL maple syrup
  • Pinch of cinnamon

Instructions
 

The night before:
  1. In a medium-sized jar or container with a lid, combine oats, milk, carrot, chia seeds, flaxseed, raisins, maple syrup, and cinnamon.
  2. Stir well to combine, to prevent any clumps of chia seeds.
  3. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours) to allow the oats and seeds to soak and soften.
In the morning:
  1. Give the oats a good stir. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk.
  2. If desired, top with Greek yogurt, walnuts, maple syrup, coconut, and cinnamon. Enjoy!

Notes

Note: Make 3 jars at a time; overnight oats will last in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Tip: Just 1/3 cup (75 mL) of uncooked oats provides about half the daily amount of heart-healthy fibre shown to help lower cholesterol.
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