Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy oats blended with carrots, cinnamon, and nuts for a wholesome breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
04 - 1/2 cup finely grated carrots (about 1 medium carrot)
05 - 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
→ Spices & Flavor
07 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
09 - 1/8 tsp ground ginger
10 - Pinch of salt
→ Add-ins
11 - 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans
12 - 2 tbsp raisins
13 - 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional, for extra thickness and nutrition)
→ Toppings (optional)
14 - Additional chopped nuts
15 - Shredded coconut
16 - A dollop of Greek yogurt
17 - Drizzle of maple syrup
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, grated carrots, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix well until fully incorporated.
02 - Add cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute the spices throughout the mixture.
03 - Fold in chopped nuts, raisins, and chia seeds (if using) until evenly distributed.
04 - Cover the container and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 hours, to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. Add more milk if a thinner consistency is desired.
06 - Divide between two bowls or jars. Top with additional nuts, coconut, yogurt, or a drizzle of maple syrup as desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- Tastes like sneaking cake into your morning routine without any judgment
- The oats soften into this incredible pudding-like texture while you sleep
- Prep once, eat twice—breakfast for tomorrow is done before you even brush your teeth
02 -
- The first time I made these, I used large carrot chunks and it was weirdly crunchy—grate those carrots finely
- These actually get better after sitting for two days, so meal prep is your friend here
03 -
- Double the batch and youre set for almost a whole week of breakfasts
- If you hate raisins, chopped dried apricots or dates are amazing substitutes