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    Home » Oatmeal Recipes » Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

    Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

    Published: Apr 18, 2022 by Tammy Overhoff

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    This delicious Carrot Cake Overnight Oats recipe is like dessert for breakfast! Each bite is sweet and creamy with shredded carrots, raisins, pecans, and cinnamon. This carrot cake oats is easy to meal prep ahead of time for a healthy breakfast all week.

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    If you haven’t guessed, I’m a huge overnight oats fan. Specifically, overnight oat recipes that mimic my favorite sweet treats like Almond Joy Overnight Oats, Black Forest Overnight Oats, Salted Turtle Overnight Oats, Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats, and Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats. 

    However, this Carrot Cake overnight Oats recipe takes the cake literally!

    Want more overnight oats inspiration? Check out my How to Make Overnight Oats Guide to make the perfect jar of oatmeal and our favorite recipes. 

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    Reasons you’ll love this recipe

    • Delicious and healthy! You get to enjoy all the flavors of carrot cake without guilt. Also, this carrot cake overnight oatmeal recipe is gluten-free and vegan.
    • Use up those leftover carrots. Do you have a few carrots leftover from the tasty, healthy carrot cake you made over the weekend? No worries, make a few jars of carrot cake oats.
    • Meal prep champion. With a minimal prep time you can quickly make a few jars on Sunday to have ready for breakfast during the week. 

    Ingredients

    ingredients needed to make carrot cake overnight oats
    • Rolled oats, also called old-fashioned oats, work best in all overnight oat recipes. Make sure not to purchase instant or quick oats or steel cut oats. Also, If you have a gluten sensitivity or allergy, purchase certified gluten-free oats. 
    • Chia seeds are my favorite superfood to use in overnight oats recipes. It adds protein, fiber, and omega 3 fatty acids while creating a delicious creamy pudding texture to the oatmeal.
    • Unsweetened coconut milk and unsweetened almond milk are both great dairy-free options. Of course, regular milk will work too.
    • Cinnamon gives the oatmeal a kiss of warm spice flavor.
    • Pure vanilla extract adds another layer of warm sweet flavor.
    • Grated carrots, put the carrot in the carrot cake overnight oats. I recommend finely-grating the carrots.
    • Raisins are somewhat controversial in carrot cake, but if you like raisins, then go ahead and stir some in for little bites of sweetness.
    • Pure maple syrup for an extra sweet flavor.
    • Chopped pecans for crunch.

    Shopping tips

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    Supplies

    • 16-ounce mason jars with plastic mason jar lids.

    How to Make Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

    step by step collage showing how to make carrot cake overnight oats.

    Here are the easy instructions for preparing a jar of carrot cake oats. Of course, make a few so you can have breakfast ready during the week.

    • In a 16-ounce mason jar container, stir the rolled oats, cinnamon, and chia seeds together.
    • Pour in the coconut milk, pure vanilla extract, grated carrots, and raisins.
    • Stir together until all of the oats are coated with the liquid.
    • Tight place the lid on and refrigerate overnight.
    • In the morning, add the pure maple syrup a little until you get the desired level of sweetness. If the oats still seem thick, stir in a few splashes of coconut milk until you get the desired consistency. You can enjoy it from the jar or pour the oatmeal into a bowl.
    • Sprinkle with pecans and more raisins. Enjoy.

    Cooking Tips

    • Use honey or your favorite sweetener in place of the maple syrup.
    • Start with a small amount of sweetener and then add more to taste.
    • Use other superfoods like flax seeds, hemp hearts, or coconut oil for an extra boost of nutrition.
    • If you love pineapple in carrot cake then stir in a tablespoon of fresh or canned crushed pineapple.
    • Swap in zucchini for carrots for a zucchini bread flavor. 
    • The raisins will soften and bloat overnight after sitting in the liquid. If you prefer the raisins to stay chewy, stir them into the oats before eating.
    • Top with vanilla greek yogurt for more protein and a layer of creamy, tangy flavor that mimics cream cheese frosting.
    • If you prefer warm oatmeal then either heat the oatmeal in the microwave for a minute or on the stovetop.
    • Swap in your favorite nut for the pecans. Walnuts or cashews are delicious!
    picture of carrot cake overnight oats with shredded carrots, pecans, and oats around the bowl.

    Storage tips

    For the week.

    You can prepare 3-5 jars of overnight oats and store them in the refrigerator for the week. Remember that the longer the oatmeal sits in the fridge, the thicker the oats will be. To loosen them up to a creamier consistency, stir in a few splashes of milk.

    For the freezer.

    You can also assemble the ingredients (minus the milk and pecans) into individual kits for the freezer. This is a great way to use up all your leftover carrots and has the ingredients for carrot cake overnight oats ready ahead of time. Here are some more tips on overnight oats meal prep freezer kits.

    Other Overnight Oats Recipes

    • Blueberry Overnight Oats
    • Raspberry Overnight Oats
    • Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
    • Chocolate Banana Overnight Oats
    • Cherry Overnight Oats

    See more healthy oatmeal recipes.

    carrot cake overnight oats recipe

    Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

    This delicious Carrot Cake Overnight Oats recipe is like dessert for breakfast! Each bite is sweet and creamy with shredded carrots, raisins, pecans, and cinnamon. This carrot cake oats is easy to meal prep ahead of time for a healthy breakfast all week.
    4.50 from 2 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, breakfast recipe
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: carrot cake oats, carrot cake overnight oats, carrot cake overnight oats recipe
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 hours
    Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 1 person
    Calories: 417kcal
    Author: Tammy Overhoff

    Equipment

    • 1 16-ounce mason jars
    • 1 plastic mason jar lids

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup rolled oats
    • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
    • ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk
    • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1/8 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoons grated carrots
    • 2 tablespoons raisins
    • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon chopped pecans

    Instructions

    • In a 16-ounce mason jar container, stir the rolled oats, cinnamon, and chia seeds together.
    • Pour in the coconut milk, pure vanilla extract, grated carrots, and raisins. Stir together until all of the oats are coated with the liquid.
    • Tightly place the lid on and refrigerate overnight.In the morning, add the pure maple syrup a little at a time until you get the desired level of sweetness.
    • If the oats still seem thick, stir in a few splashes of coconut milk until you get the desired consistency.
    • You can enjoy it from the jar or pour the oatmeal into a bowl.
    • Sprinkle with pecans and more raisins. Enjoy.

    Notes

    Storage tips
    For the week.
    You can prepare 3-5 jars of overnight oats and store them in the refrigerator for the week. Remember that the longer the oatmeal sits in the fridge, the thicker the oats will be. To loosen them up to a creamier consistency, stir in a few splashes of milk.
    For the freezer.
    You can also assemble the ingredients (minus the milk and pecans) into individual kits for the freezer. This is a great way to use up all your leftover carrots and has the ingredients for carrot cake overnight oats ready ahead of time. Here are some more tips on overnight oats meal prep freezer kits.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 367mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g

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    Hi, I’m Tammy Overhoff, a busy mom, wife, and entrepreneur. I am the owner, author, and recipe developer here at Organize Yourself Skinny. Since 2011 Organize Yourself Skinny has become a trusted resource for clean eating recipes to meal prep, reviews, and lifestyle hacks to help you fit healthy habits and routines into your busy schedule. Check out my online shop Reset & Flourish for all of my eBooks, Guides, and Bundles!

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    1. Christine says

      February 26, 2023 at 5:24 pm

      5 stars
      This has become one of my favorite breakfast. I make up a I make up enough for the week on Sundays, and then pull one from the fridge every morning as I head out the door. Thank you so much! Christine

      Reply
    2. Sandra Carrier says

      September 09, 2017 at 5:20 pm

      4 stars
      love the overnight oats.. didn’t think I would not hooked on them.. I am going to use this recipe and add yogurt instead of the coconut milk .. I think it still should turn out great..

      Reply
    3. Karen R says

      December 28, 2016 at 8:51 am

      Love overnight oats, easy to pre-prepare for quick morning breakfast.

      Reply
    4. Kenda B says

      April 25, 2016 at 8:27 pm

      These look AMAZING!! I’ve never added quinoa to my overnight oats but you’ve convinced me to give it a try. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    5. Sally heraty says

      February 21, 2016 at 7:31 am

      I am trying to work ww smart points for this recipe it’s coming up at 18, really don’t think this is right! Love all your recipes thanks Sally

      Reply

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