"But there is one unexpected add-in that can help freshen things up: grated carrot. It might sound a bit odd, but the grated carrot adds texture to the oats and provides more moisture and some natural sweetness. Think of it like carrot cake, but in overnight oat form. When it's mixed with the oats, Greek yogurt, and some spices, the taste of the vegetable is almost masked, but the freshness is still there."
"You only need about one carrot, or ¼ cup of grated carrot, as well as a little natural sweetener like maple syrup. We love to add some vanilla extract and chopped pecans to our carrot cake overnight oats, too, and for spices, we use cinnamon and ginger. You can use any milk to bring everything together, and they taste even better topped off with a bit of almond butter after setting."
"If you want some crunch in your overnight oats, add some more nuts or seeds to the mix. The nuts will taste freshest if you use them to top the oats, whereas soaking them with the oats will lead to a softer result. Chia or flax seeds will help load up your breakfast with even more nutrients and thicken the mixture further."
Overnight oats provide fiber and whole grains that increase satiety and help prevent sugar spikes and lower cholesterol. Soaking oats overnight improves digestibility and releases beneficial enzymes. Adding grated carrot supplies moisture, texture, and natural sweetness, creating a carrot-cake-like flavor when combined with Greek yogurt and warming spices. A single carrot or about a quarter cup of grated carrot and a touch of maple syrup provide flavor; vanilla, pecans, cinnamon, and ginger complement the mix. Optional mix-ins include nuts, seeds, orange zest, shredded coconut, dried fruit, nutmeg, and pumpkin pie spice; nuts stay crunchier as a topping.
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