Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

Carrot Cake Overnight Oats are the perfect way to enjoy all the cozy flavors of carrot cake in a wholesome, fiber-rich breakfast you can prep in just 5 minutes. Made with rolled oats, freshly grated carrots, cinnamon, and simple pantry ingredients, this recipe transforms a classic dessert into a balanced breakfast filled with whole grains, healthy fats, and natural sweetness. It’s ideal for meal prep, a smart way to use up leftover carrots, and a satisfying alternative to sugary breakfast options.

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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

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 8 10

Servings: person

Calories: 417kcal

Author: Tammy Overhoff

Equipment

1 16-ounce mason jars
1 plastic mason jar lids
1 Box grater

Ingredients

1/2 cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
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 almond 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 almond 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.

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