Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy spiced overnight oats with fresh carrots and warm cinnamon flavors for a wholesome breakfast.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt)
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Carrot Cake Mix-ins

07 - 1 cup finely grated carrot (about 2 medium carrots)
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
11 - 1/8 teaspoon salt

→ Optional Toppings

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
13 - 2 tablespoons raisins
14 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl or large mason jar, combine oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla. Mix well until fully integrated.
02 - Stir in grated carrot, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Cover and refrigerate overnight for at least 8 hours to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. If mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach desired consistency.
05 - Divide between two bowls or jars. Top with walnuts or pecans, raisins, and shredded coconut as desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Waking up to dessert for breakfast without any guilt whatsoever
  • Five minutes of evening prep buys you back at least twenty minutes in the morning
  • The spices and carrots actually keep you satisfied until lunch, which rarely happens with sweet breakfasts
02 -
  • Use the finest holes on your box grater. Large carrot shreds stay crunchy and weird in the final product.
  • The spices need time to bloom. If you taste it right after mixing, it will seem underseasoned, but overnight in the fridge changes everything.
03 -
  • Toast your nuts in advance and store them in a jar. That little bit of crunch contrast is what elevates this from breakfast food to something special.
  • If using raisins, plump them in hot water for five minutes before adding. Soft, juicy raisins make a huge difference in the eating experience.

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