Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
Published 7/25/2023 • Updated 8/19/2024
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These carrot cake overnight oats are truly a breakfast treat. Not only are they packed with whole grains and fiber, but they taste just like carrot cake thanks to shredded carrots, cinnamon and allspice.
I can’t tell you how much my baby Gus loves these oats! He gobbles them up (sometimes with just his hands 😂) and always has seconds. They taste so much like dessert he doesn’t even know this is a healthy breakfast.
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“I was looking for some new overnight oat ideas and this one is so good, will definitely become a regular recipe! I don’t like super sweet things in the morning so I actually omitted the maple syrup altogether, and found it was still enough with the vanilla and spices. Served it with a vegan vanilla coconut yoghurt and topped with walnuts and pecans 🙂” – Jay
Are you ready for a carrot cake meets breakfast kind-of-recipe? Like our classic overnight oats recipe, these carrot cake overnight oats can be mixed up the night before so that breakfast is ready when you wake up.
They’re made with wholesome ingredients and radiate carrot cake flavors. I love topping mine with a dollop of Greek yogurt, walnuts, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Double the batch to serve the family all week long!
What is in carrot cake overnight oats?
- Rolled Oats
- Grated Carrots
- Chia Seeds
- Maple Syrup
- Cinnamon
- Allspice
- Raisins
- Almond Milk
Are these carrot cake oats gluten-free?
If you’re hoping to make this gluten-free, make sure that you use certified gluten-free oats and you’re good to go.
How can I add more protein to carrot cake overnight oats?
I love making overnight oats creamy. All you have to do is add a scoop of Greek yogurt. You can also add a few tablespoons of skyr or Greek yogurt, too which will make it extra creamy. Check out our protein overnight oats.
Can I use quick cooking oats instead?
You can use rolled oats or quick cooking oats for this recipe.
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Guide to Overnight Oats
This is our guide to overnight oats. In this post, we’ll teach you how to make overnight oats and how to flavor them, too! We have a base recipe that we swear by and have tested 8 simple flavor variations so that you don’t get bored.
How long do carrot overnight oats last in the fridge?
Store overnight oats in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. When you’re ready to serve, eat cold.
Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
Ingredients
Dry
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup finely grated carrot
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 3 tablespoons raisins
Wet
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1.25 cups plain, unsweeted almond milk
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients in medium container with a cover.
- Add the wet ingredients and mix again.
- Cover and transfer the container to the refrigerator. Let sit for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Top with Greek yogurt and pecans.
Tips & Notes
- Feel free to double this recipe.
- This should last in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Depending on how thick you like your oats, feel free to add a splash of almond milk before serving.
- Nutrition facts are without toppings.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I confused by the dry ingredients.:It has the 1st in list as one cup of (I guess oatmeal) and the the second to last as 1 tablespoon of what? Then in wet there is 1 teaspoon of what and 1 and 1/4 cups of what? Maybe it”s obvious to others and I’m new to overnight oatmeal, so it would e very helpful if you could help me. Thanks. Edythe
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They were great. Thanks !
Tried the recipe as written except substituted honey for the maple syrup (was out). Maybe it was the honey, maybe it would’ve been this way with the maple syrup, but this was just too sweet for my taste. I would definitely cut back on that. I would also wait and add the raisins right before eating or eliminate them altogether because of all the sugar. Otherwise, delicious! I’m really surprised how much I enjoyed the carrots!
This sounds delicious and I will be trying it soon (I am out of raisins)! I am vegan and this can easily be modified which is great.
I’m not an almond milk fan and can’t seem to get into it. Could the recipe be substituted with regular milk? Carrot cake is my all time favorite so I’m anxious to try this healthy alternative!
Absolutely! Any kind of milk will work.
Hi.These look delicious! I definitely want to try the overnight oats technique in general, too. I was wondering if you could tell me where the 32g of sugar are coming from? That just seems like a lot, and I was trying to think of a way to modify. Thank you!
I was going to ask that same question.
That’s a bit too much sugar for my diet. Would love to try the recipe, but only if there could be a substitute for the maple syrup. I’m sure this is where most of the sugar comes from.
Mostly from the maple syrup. You can cut it down if you’d like!
This sounds delicious but am I reading your nutrition facts right? Are there 32g of sugar in one serving?
My question, too!
1 tablespoon of maple syrup has about 12 grams sugar and raison have a ton!
Maple syrup just makes everything better 😉
Love it!!
– MAK
Heck yes!
Good recipe to give a try…..
Looks very cool! I was looking for some interesting carrot cake recipe. I think this one is what I need!