Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Print Version)

Creamy overnight oats inspired by carrot cake with warm spices, grated carrots, and nuts. A wholesome make-ahead breakfast ready from the fridge.

# What You Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt)
04 - 2 tbsp chia seeds
05 - 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey

→ Mix-ins

06 - 1/2 cup finely grated carrot
07 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
08 - 1/4 cup raisins
09 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 tsp ground ginger
11 - 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
12 - Pinch of salt

→ Optional Toppings

13 - 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
14 - 2 tsp maple syrup
15 - Additional nuts, carrots, or coconut flakes

# How-To:

01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and maple syrup. Stir well until evenly incorporated.
02 - Add grated carrot, walnuts or pecans, raisins, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until thoroughly combined and spices are evenly distributed.
03 - Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 6-8 hours to allow the oats and chia seeds to fully absorb the liquid and develop flavors.
04 - Before serving, combine softened cream cheese and maple syrup in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
05 - Stir the oats in the morning. Divide between two bowls or jars. Top with cream cheese mixture, extra nuts, grated carrot, or coconut flakes as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its like having carrot cake for breakfast but with actual nutrition to power your morning
  • The make-ahead nature means one lazy evening prep saves you from breakfast stress all week long
02 -
  • Grate your carrot finely rather than using large shreds, as this helps it soften and integrate better with the oats
  • The texture continues to evolve over time, so these actually taste even better on day two or three
03 -
  • Toast your nuts before adding them to the jars for an intensified flavor that really shines through
  • Use a microplane to grate the carrot as finely as possible for the best texture integration

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