Carroats – Carrot Overnight Oats

Veggies for breakfast sounds like one of these New Year’s resolutions that you throw overboard on January 3rd. Despite veggies being quite unusual on the occidental breakfast plate, it’s absolutely beneficial to serve them even for breakfast.

Quite a lot of cultures eat vegetables for breakfast, and no one is stopping you to do the same. By starting your day with some obvious or hidden veggies, you’re fitting in those important servings and getting more fiber and more nutrients that help you boost your day. Another undoubtful advantage is that you can cut down on unwanted calories by filling up on these plant foods.

I had recently set myself the challenge to get hubby to eat as many hidden ingredients, especially veggies, he doesn’t usually fancy. And let me tell you a secret. He didn’t spot the carrot in these carroats.

Carroats are like having carrot cake for breakfast but the healthy way. And just like with a good cake some enjoy them freshly from the oven while still warm. Others – like me on hot summer days – prefer to eat their carroats straight from the fridge. I

This carroats recipes requires very little equipment:

• Measuring cups such as Klee Utensils 10-Piece Colorful Stainless Steel Measuring Cups
• Carrot grater such as Cuisinart CTG-00-BG Boxed Grater
• My favorite food container Prep Naturals Glass Meal Prep Containers

If you try this recipe, let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, and tag your Instagram photos with #theveganprepper. I absolutely love seeing your creations. Happy cooking! 

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Carroats - Carrot Overnight Oats

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

• ¾ cup rolled oats use gluten-free if necessary
• ½ cup carrot finely grated
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ½ tsp ground cloves
• ¼ tsp turmeric optional

Wet ingredients

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

Suggested toppings (optional)

• 3 tbsp raisons or other dried fruit
• 3 tbsp walnuts

Instructions

• Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl or in a mason jar and shake with the lid on.
  
  
• Add wet ingredients and mix or shake again.
  
  
• Place in the refrigerator, covered, for at least 2 hours or over night.