Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
- Time: 5 minutes to prepare, done overnight
- Servings: 1
- Serving Size: 5.5 ounces
- Stage: Post-Recovery
INGREDIENTS:
- Carrot - 1/3 medium or 1 oz (28 grams)
- Rolled oats, uncooked - 5 tbsp (30 grams)
- Chia seeds - 1 tsp (4 grams)
- Coconut flakes, unsweetened - 1 tbsp (5 grams)
- Raisins, unsweetened - 1 tbsp (9 grams)
- Cinnamon, ground - 1/4 tsp
- Nutmeg, ground, 1/8 tsp
- Sea salt - 1/8 tsp
- Pure maple syrup - 1 tsp (7 grams)
- Soy milk, unsweetened - 5 tbsp (75 grams)
- Pure vanilla extract - 1/4 tsp
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Grate the carrot.
- Add all the ingredients to a small mason jar or sealable bowl, seal, and mix by shaking it for 10-20 seconds.
- Place in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 4 hours.
- Serve and enjoy!
*Note: Stays fresh in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.
NUTRITION FACTS per serving:
- Calories 260
- Protein 8 grams
- Carbs 40 grams
- Fat 8 grams
- Fiber 7 grams
- Sugar 12 grams
- Iron 16% DV
- Calcium 16% DV
- Sodium 14% DV
DV = Daily Value, Based on diet for healthy adults
Nutritionist notes: Carrots are a great source of Vitamin A, this recipe almost provides the full daily recommended amount. When you eat a low-protein recipe like this one, you can simply combine it with a higher-protein recipe later during the day so they balance out.
Tags: dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, plant-based, high-fiber, gastric sleeve, vsg, bariatric, recipe
*The picture is meant for illustrative purposes and may sometimes not be representative of the serving size. For a precise serving size please follow the list of ingredients carefully, using grams as the most exact measurement.