These Carrot Cake Overnight Oats taste just like a carrot cake, but in healthy breakfast form! Prepare ahead for a morning treat that’s loaded with fibre, protein, and sweet warming flavours!

3 small jars with carrot cake overnight oats and cinnamon sticks

What if I told you that you could eat carrot cake for breakfast?

Ok, well yes you can eat actual carrot cake (I don’t judge), but in this cake I’m talking more specifically about carrot cake overnight oats. As in, oatmeal that you can prepare ahead of time! There are so many different flavors and options, like Peanut Butter Overnight Oats! Such an easy meal to make ahead of time.

Carrot cake overnight oats, however, are loaded with carrots, yogurt, spices, walnuts and everything else you love in a traditional carrot cake recipe.

A healthy overnight oats recipe

So, let’s talk a bit about overnight oats and what makes them so healthy. I have become totally obsessed, and overnight oats are now a breakfast staple in my kitchen!

3 jars of carrot cake overnight oats on a marble board

Besides the fact that you don’t have to cook them, (yay!) here are some of the awesome health benefits of overnight oats:

  • Source of whole-grains
  • Loaded with fibre
  • High in protein (*especially if you use a protein-rich yogurt!)
  • Filling to keep you fueled for your morning!

These healthy overnight oats are also vegan (*as long as you use vegan yogurt) and gluten-free (*as long as you use certified gluten-free oats)!

How to make overnight oats

Overnight oats are as easy as throwing a bunch of ingredients in a jar and popping it in the fridge.

  1. Take all of your ingredients and add them to either a jar or bowl
  2. Cover the jar and shake to mix everything together, or stir with a spoon in your bowl.
  3. Place in the fridge overnight and the oats will be ready to eat in the morning!
3 little cups of carrot cake overnight oatmeal topped with yogurt and walnuts

Tips for making this recipe perfectly

Use rolled oats for a chewier texture (my preference!) and quick oats for a softer texture. Do not use Steel-cut oats for this recipe, or it won’t turn out well! If you’d like to make overnight steel-cut oats, use this method.

Use any type of yogurt you love in this recipe. If you don’t like the tangy taste of yogurt, swap it out for more almond milk!

For preparation, mix this recipe in a large bowl, then directly into a jar! It’s easier to stir when you have a larger vessel.

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carrot cake overnight oats

Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

★★★★★ 5 from 4 reviews
  • Author: Jess
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Mix
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

A healthy and delicious breakfast you can prepare ahead of time that tastes just like carrot cake. Yum! 

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed) 
  • 1/2 cup almond milk (can sub any plant-based milk) 
  • 1/4 cup yogurt of choice (I like coconut yogurt) 
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp raisins
  • 1 tbsp chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl or a large jar
  2. Place in the fridge overnight and enjoy for breakfast in the morning! 

Notes

Use rolled oats for a chewier texture, or quick oats for a softer texture. 

If you don’t like the taste of yogurt, you can use an extra 1/4 cup of almond milk.

Don’t use steel-cut oats for this recipe! It won’t turn out properly. 

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
  • Calories: 235
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 23mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 9g

Keywords: vegan overnight oats, gluten-free overnight oats, carrot cake oats

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