Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy oats meet classic carrot cake flavors with shredded carrots, warm spices, and sweet raisins for a wholesome breakfast ready overnight.
# What You 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 Steps:
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 - Gently fold in chopped nuts, raisins, and chia seeds (if using) until evenly distributed.
04 - Cover the bowl or jar 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.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- Breakfast feels like dessert but keeps you full for hours
- Prep once and wake up to something already waiting for you
02 -
- Do not skip the salt, it makes all the spices pop
- These actually get better after sitting for two days, so batch prep is your friend
03 -
- Grate your carrots on the finest side of the box grater so they practically disappear into the oats
- Use a wide-mouth mason jar for easier stirring and eating straight from the container