These delicious Carrot Cake Overnight Oats have been a favorite on our blog and social media for the past two years—and for good reason! They’re incredibly easy to make and are perfect for meal prep. Cam loves them so much that it’s tough to save any for the week because he wants to eat them all on the same day! If you love the idea of cake for breakfast and are looking for a healthy meal-prep breakfast, these oats are perfect—just prep a batch, and you’ll have a delicious and nutritious breakfast ready all week long.
Pro tip: To increase the protein content, try adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder. It blends smoothly and enhances the flavor without being too strong. If you love carrot cake flavor, try my carrot cake baked oats, banoffee overnight oats, or chocolate pistachio chia pudding next.
Benefits of Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
- High in Fiber: Will keep you satisfied until lunch and improves digestion, with 10 g per serving.
- Protein: 16 g per serving, perfect for powering through your morning.
- Quick & Easy: Minimal prep for maximum flavor.
- Versatile: Customize to suit your cravings.
- Meal Prep Friendly: Prep once, enjoy all week.
Ingredient Notes
- Oats: The best oats for overnight oats are rolled oats because they absorb the liquid perfectly while retaining a chewy texture.
- Carrot: Use finely grated carrots to keep the texture smooth.
- Chia Seeds: Adds fiber, omega-3s, and helps create a creamy consistency. The benefits of chia seeds in breakfast include added satiety, healthy fats, and a boost in nutritional value.
- Soy Milk: Feel free to use any dairy-free milk alternative, though the protein content will vary.
- Dairy-free Yogurt: Adds creaminess and a slight tang. You can also use soy yogurt for more protein.
How to Make Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
In a jar, combine the oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, raisins, maple syrup, shredded carrot, and dairy-free milk and stir well to combine. Refrigerate the jar overnight to let the oats soak up the flavors.
To serve, top with some yogurt, pecans, and extra shredded carrot. View the recipe card below for detailed instructions.
Variations and Tips
- High-Protein Carrot Cake Oats: Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to increase the protein content and make it even more filling.
- Fruit Toppings: Try topping with sliced bananas or fresh berries.
- Nut Options: Swap out pecans for walnuts or almonds.
- Color Twist: Use purple carrots for a fun visual twist and an extra boost of phytonutrients.
- If you love this recipe, you’ll also love our Matcha Tiramisu Overnight Oats, Carrot Cake Baked Oats and Carrot Cake Bliss Balls!
Why You’ll Love These Carrot Cake Overnight Oats TLDR
- Nutrient-rich
- Meal-prep friendly
- Time-saving
- Customizable
- Deeply satisfying
Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 carrots - shredded – you can use orange or purple carrots!
- 1 cup (80 g) rolled oats
- 2 tbsp (20 g) chia seeds
- 1 tsp (2.5 g) ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp (1 g) ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp (20 g) maple syrup
- 4 tbsp (60 g) raisins
- 1.5 cup (355 ml) dairy-free milk - I used soy
- ¼ cup (60 g) dairy-free yogurt - I used soy
- 4 pecans
Instructions
- Shred the carrot and divide it evenly among your serving jars or containers.Add the oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup, and raisins to each jar. Stir to ensure they're well mixed.
- Pour in the milk, dividing it equally among the jars. Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
- Cover the jars and place them in the fridge to set overnight.
- Before serving, give the oats a stir. Top with pecans, a dollop of yogurt, and, if you’d like, an extra sprinkle of shredded carrot for added crunch and flavor.
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FAQ
Yes! Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.
Yes. It works well in place of soy milk.
Chia gives the creamiest texture in overnight oats. If you don’t have chia, I’d suggest skipping them, reducing the milk a little, and sprinkling ground flaxseed on top when ready to eat.
This recipe makes 2 jars, one per person. Divide all the ingredients evenly between the jars. If you want a single serving, adjust the recipe to 1 serving above the ingredient list.
I haven’t tested freezing overnight oats, so I’m not sure how the texture would hold up. They keep beautifully in the fridge for up to 5 days, which is usually plenty of time.
Letting the oats sit overnight yields the best texture, but if you’re in a rush, quick oats can be ready in a couple of hours.
They’ll keep for up to 5 days in an airtight jar or container in the fridge.
Adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder (about 30 grams) is an excellent way to boost protein content and make the oats even more satisfying.
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These are amazing! Thanks for all your incredible recipes!
So happy you loved it. Thanks so much for sharing, Kandy. 💚
Hallo,dit lijkt me heerlijk!!
Hoeveel potjes worteltaart overnight oats haal je uit dit recept?
Absolutely love all your recipes
That makes me so happy! Thank you so much Lesley 💚
Really tasty and satisfying. No
So happy you enjoyed it Emma 💚
This was absolutely delicious, thank you!
I’m so happy you enjoyed it, thank you Pamela 💚
I like to prep things like Chia seed pudding and then pop it in the freezer for long term storage. Can I do the same with overnight oats?
Hi Anna, I’ve never tried freezer overnight oats or chia pudding, so I’m not sure sorry!
🍁What kind of protein powder do you all use and why?
For the recipe, do we split all the ingredients between two jars? Ex – is it 1 cup oats per jar or 1/2 cup per jar?
Hey Nikita, split all the ingredients between 2 jars 🙂 Hope you love it!
Do you have the nutritional value of this please
Click “nutritional information” under the recipe instruction to unveil, we keep them hidden as numbers do not serve everyone 🙂
Why in 2 jars ?
If the recipe is for one person.
Hey Henny, sorry the recipe is for 2 people! Hope you love it 💕
This sounds and looks so good. Do you have the nutritional information for this please. Thanks Gillian
Hi Gillian, you can find them just under the recipe instructions, click “nutritional information” to display, hope you love it!
What do you think about replacing the chia seeds with flax seeds?
I don’t usually love the texture of flaxseed in overnight oats, but this is quite a personal opinion 🙂 If I did not have chia, I would skip them, reduce the milk a little, and sprinkle some ground flaxseed when ready to eat 💚