Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy overnight oats infused with carrot cake flavors—grated carrots, warm spices, raisins, and nuts for a wholesome grab-and-go breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Oats & Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative

→ Fruits & Vegetables

04 - 1/2 cup finely grated carrots
05 - 1/4 cup raisins

→ Sweetener & Spices

06 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
10 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Mix-ins

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
12 - Pinch of salt

# Directions:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl or large jar, combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
02 - Fold in grated carrots, raisins, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Stir everything thoroughly to ensure all flavors are well blended. Cover the bowl or jar tightly with a lid.
04 - Place in the refrigerator and let soak overnight, or for at least 8 hours, to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats well. Add a splash more milk if needed to reach your desired consistency. Serve chilled, topped with extra nuts, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a dollop of yogurt if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Tastes like youre eating cake for breakfast but with wholesome ingredients that actually fuel you
  • Prep once and wake up to breakfast waiting for you, no morning effort required
02 -
  • The first time I made these, I used quick oats and ended up with a texture closer to baby food than cake
  • Letting them sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before eating makes them somehow even better
03 -
  • Grate your carrots fresh rather than buying pre-grated, which can taste bitter and dry
  • Warm a portion in the microwave for 30 seconds if cold breakfast isnt your thing

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