Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)
Wholesome make-ahead oats with classic carrot cake flavors, loaded with fiber and natural sweetness.
# Ingredient List:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Carrot Cake Mix-Ins
07 - 2/3 cup grated carrot (about 1 medium carrot)
08 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
09 - 1/4 cup raisins
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
12 - Pinch of ground ginger
13 - Pinch of salt
→ Optional Toppings
14 - Extra Greek yogurt
15 - Shredded coconut
16 - Chopped nuts
17 - Drizzle of maple syrup
# How to Make:
01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir well to ensure even distribution.
02 - Add grated carrot, chopped nuts, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated throughout the mixture.
03 - Cover container and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6–8 hours, to allow oats and chia seeds to fully absorb liquid and achieve desired creamy consistency.
04 - In the morning, stir oats thoroughly. Add a splash of milk if mixture appears too thick or dry.
05 - Divide between two bowls or jars. Top with extra yogurt, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, and maple syrup drizzle if desired. Serve chilled.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Wake up to breakfast already made, which means ten extra minutes for coffee or snoozing
- The texture transforms overnight into something creamy and indulgent that still fuels your whole morning
02 -
- The oats continue softening the longer they sit, so texture is perfect at 24 hours but gets progressively softer each day after
- Grating carrots by hand gives you better texture than pre-shredded bagged carrots, which can be too dry and tough
03 -
- Toast your nuts in a dry skillet for 3 minutes before adding them, and the difference in flavor will shock you
- Let the oats sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before eating if you can, as the flavors pop more when not ice-cold