Tasty Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy spiced oats with fresh carrots, maple syrup, and toasted nuts for a satisfying morning meal.

# What You Need:

→ Oat Mixture

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt alternative
04 - 2/3 cup freshly grated carrots
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
10 - Pinch of salt

→ Add-ins & Toppings

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
12 - 2 tablespoons raisins
13 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
14 - Additional grated carrots, yogurt, nuts, or maple syrup for serving

# How To Make:

01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine the oats, milk, yogurt, grated carrots, sweetener, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
02 - Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans, raisins, and shredded coconut if using. Distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
03 - Cover the container tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats well. If the mixture appears too thick, add a splash of milk to achieve desired consistency.
05 - Divide the oats evenly between two bowls or jars. Top with extra grated carrot, yogurt, nuts, or a drizzle of maple syrup as desired.
06 - Serve chilled and enjoy immediately. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Waking up to dessert for breakfast that still fuels your morning
  • Meal prep that actually tastes better after sitting overnight
02 -
  • Grating carrots on the finer side of your box grater makes them almost disappear into the oats
  • The texture improves after sitting—these taste even better on day two
03 -
  • Use the smallest holes on your grater for the best texture
  • Make a double batch—these disappear faster than you'd expect

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