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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Hi! Are the carrots cooked/boiled before grating? Or are they grated raw?
Hi Tin! There are finely grated raw carrots 🙂
How can you possibly share this with people as a “fit” food when it has almost the same amount of sugar as a can of Coke? This is NOT a healthy breakfast option at all.
If you don’t like the sugar content, do what I did! I used stevia and a banana to add sweetness to the recipe and cut back on the raisins ! My photo doesn’t have the walnuts that I forgot to add till last min but I also used a bit of cake batter extract with the vanilla for extra flavor
Love that you made this recipe your own, Emily!
I found my first batch *way* too sweet and add only a tsp of maple syrup and find it tastes much better.
just cut the sugar asshole not difficult
Amazing. I live alone and am trying to lose a bit of weight. I tried plain overnight oats, adding some blueberries. Now tried the carrot cake one…added some pecans. This is a much healthier & cheaper alternative to my usual breakfast.
Loved this recipe except for the raisins substitute it with DATES and it tastes amazing!!! My go to recipe😊
Absolutely delicious. I doubled the recipe but only used 4 scant tablespoons of maple syrup. I didn’t have raisins, so used craisins. This and my Apple Pie Overnight Oats are my new favorite breakfasts.
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 🙂
Glad you liked it! It’s a great way to get veggies in, too! Thank you for sharing your substitutions!
I just ate this, and OH. MY. GOSH. THIS WAS SOOOOO GOOD!!!! I will 1000% make this again!
YAY!!
Can I substitute quick-cooking oats for the rolled oats?
Hey Gloria! That should work just fine!
Question! So you don’t add the yogurt and pecans till you’re ready to eat?
We served ours topped with yogurt and pecans, but you can mix them in, too!
Made this (and a few other carrot recipes) as I had some carrots I had to use up! If we are in the truth circle I’m actually surprised at how yummy these are!! So tasty and full of flavor. I just separated mine into 2 coffee cups and covered in plastic wrap. Threw in microwave to get a little warm in the AM and BOOM! So good!
I made a couple substitutions (oat milk for almond milk and flax meal for chia seeds) but overall I think the recipe is versatile enough to still be delicious even with substitutions. This made enough for 2 days for me, and I’ll be making it again!