Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup vanilla Greek yogurt (see notes below for substitution)
- ½ cup oats
- 2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ginger
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ cup shredded carrots
- 1 tablespoon walnuts, chopped
For Topping (Optional)
- 3 tablespoons vanilla Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl or jar, mix together the milk, vanilla Greek yogurt, oats, vanilla protein powder (if using), chia seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and a pinch of salt until thoroughly combined.
- Add Carrots and Walnuts: Fold in the shredded carrots and chopped walnuts, ensuring that they are evenly distributed throughout the oat mixture.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the bowl or jar with a lid or plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator. Allow the mixture to soak and thicken overnight or for at least 6 hours.
- Serve: In the morning, stir the oats to redistribute any liquid. If desired, top with an extra 3 tablespoons of vanilla Greek yogurt before serving for added creaminess and flavor.
Notes
- For a dairy-free or vegan substitution, replace vanilla Greek yogurt with coconut or almond milk-based yogurt.
- If you don’t have vanilla protein powder, you can omit it or substitute with a plain or vanilla-flavored powdered supplement.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding a drizzle of honey, maple syrup, or a sugar substitute to taste.
- Chia seeds contribute to the thickening and provide omega-3 fatty acids, but can be omitted if preferred.
- Walnuts add texture and healthy fats but can be replaced with pecans or omitted for nut-free variation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
