Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy oats infused with classic carrot cake flavors—grated carrots, warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and sweet raisins. Prep overnight for an effortless wholesome breakfast.
# What You Need:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt)
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
→ Mix-ins
06 - 1/2 cup finely grated carrot
07 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
08 - 1/4 cup raisins
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
11 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
12 - Pinch of salt
→ Optional Toppings
13 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
14 - 2 teaspoons maple syrup
15 - Additional nuts, carrots, or coconut flakes
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and maple syrup in a medium bowl or large jar. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
02 - Fold in grated carrot, walnuts or pecans, raisins, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until evenly distributed throughout the oat mixture.
03 - Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 6-8 hours, allowing oats and chia seeds to absorb liquid and develop flavors.
04 - Whisk softened cream cheese and maple syrup in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. This creates the optional frosting topping.
05 - Stir the refrigerated oats in the morning. Divide evenly between two bowls or jars. Top with cream cheese mixture and additional nuts, grated carrot, or coconut flakes as desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like carrot cake but gives you sustained energy without the sugar crash
- Everything happens in one bowl the night before, making mornings feel almost luxurious
02 -
- These keep for 3-4 days in the fridge, so double the batch and you're set for the work week
- The oats continue softening the longer they sit, so if you prefer more texture, add the nuts right before serving instead of the night before
03 -
- Squeeze your grated carrot in a paper towel before adding it if you want a thicker, less liquid final result
- Warm the finished oats in the microwave for 30 seconds if cold breakfast isn't your thing—the cream cheese melts into something incredible