Can I make blended overnight oats?

Use blended oats instead of old fashioned rolled oats. In this case, blended quick cooking/instant oats can be used if desired.

Can overnight oats be made with water?

Yes, they can. However, they won’t taste as creamy if making them with water instead of milk.

Which protein powder is best for overnight oats?

Either a whey-casein blend, pure whey, pure casein or vegan protein powder will work well in overnight oats. Whey-casein, casein and plant-based protein powders yield the best creamy and thick texture. Note that if using a vegan protein powder, more milk will be required as it tends to absorb more liquid than other types of protein powders.

How long does it take for overnight oats to be ready?

While soaking the oats for 8-12 hours is ideal and will yield the best creamy and thick texture, overnight oats can be eaten after chilling for 2-4 hours in the fridge.

Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (34 grams protein!)

Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

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Carrot Cake Overnight Oats are quick and easy to prepare, high in protein and fiber, and full of warming spices and scrumptious carrot cake flavors!

Author: Lavina
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Refrigerating Time: 4 hours
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 8 minutes
Yield: 1 1x
Category: Breakfast
Method: Chill
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

Scale

40 grams / ½ cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats (use gluten-free certified oats if needed, I used Red Tractor Creamy Style Rolled Oats – note 1)
20 grams / ≈ ¼ cup Vanilla Protein Powder (note 2)
8 grams / 2 TSP White Chia Seeds (or use black chia seeds)
½ TSP ground Cinnamon
¼ TSP Apple Pie Spice (or pumpkin pie spice – note 3)
100 grams Fat Free Greek Style Yogurt (or use fat free Greek yogurt or any thick plain yogurt)
79ml / ⅓ cup Unsweetened Almond Milk (or any plant-based or regular milk)
15ml / 1 TBSP Sugar-free Maple or Pancake Syrup (such as Walden Farms Maple Walnut Syrup, or use regular maple syrup)
40 grams / ≈ ⅓ cup shredded Carrots
8 grams / 1 TBSP chopped Walnuts
10 grams / 1 TBSP dried Sweetened Cranberries (or raisins)

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Instructions

Make the oats base: In a medium bowl, mason jar or meal prep container, combine the oats, protein powder, chia seeds, ground cinnamon and apple pie spice. Mix to combine. Add the Greek style yogurt, unsweetened almond milk and maple syrup and mix again to combine until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the carrots: Stir in the shredded carrots. Smooth out the top using the back of a spoon.
Chill: Cover (note 4) and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best creamy texture.
To Serve: In the morning or when ready to eat, top with chopped walnuts and dried sweetened cranberries (or raisins). Then enjoy!

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Notes

Old Fashioned Rolled Oats. I use Red Tractor creamy style rolled oats, which makes these overnight oats ultra-thick and creamy. Regular old fashioned rolled oats will work too. Avoid using steel cut oats as they need to be soaked longer to soften. They also have a denser and chewier texture. Quick cooking/instant oats aren’t ideal either as their small size will result in them dissolving in the liquid and make these overnight oats extra soggy.
Vanilla Protein Powder. I use PEScience Gourmet Vanilla Protein Powder, a whey-casein blend. You could also use a pure whey, casein or vegan protein powder instead. If using a vegan protein powder, add more milk as it tends to absorb more liquid than a whey or whey-casein protein powder blend.
Apple Pie Spice. I use a store-bought blend made by Apple Creek Farms. It’s made with cinnamon, nutmeg, mace and cloves. Feel free to use pumpkin pie spice or allspice which will yield a similar flavor since they’re both made with warming spices too. Alternatively, use a homemade apple pie spice blend using your own recipe or this one on My Baking Addiction.
Cover with foil or cling wrap. If using a bowl or container that doesn’t have a lid, cover the bowl by tightly wrapping a small sheet of aluminum foil or cling wrap around the rim. This works fine if making 1 serving the night before consuming. However, if making multiple servings for meal prep, use any container with a lid such as a bowl, mason jar or meal prep container to ensure that the overnight oats will taste fresh after the first day.
Meal prep/make ahead tips. Combine and mix all the oats base ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in the shredded carrots, then divide evenly into meal prep containers. Refrigerate for up to 4 days. If the overnight oats thicken too much over the days, stir in more milk until your desired consistency is achieved. Then top with chopped walnuts and dried cranberries or raisins just before eating.