Creamy Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
These carrot cake overnight oats are the perfect combination of indulgent flavor and wholesome ingredients, making busy mornings a breeze. With warm cinnamon, sweet maple syrup, and crunchy toasted nuts, they truly taste like carrot cake in a jar--but with clean ingredients to help you stay full. Just mix everything the night before, and you’ll wake up to a creamy, satisfying breakfast that’s ready to grab and go!
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 383kcal
Equipment
Glass jar with tight fitting lid
Ingredients
- 1 cup (100g) rolled oats
- ⅓ cup (40g) grated carrots, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp (14g) chia seeds
- ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp (15g) walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 2 Tbsp (12g) shredded toasted unsweetened coconut
- 1-2 Tbsp (10-20g) raisins (again, I recommend more raisins if using unsweetened milk)
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1½ cups (355ml) milk, any kind (see notes below)
- 2-3 Tbsp (30-45ml) maple syrup (depending on whether you use milk with added sugar – eg oat milk – you’ll want more or less added sweetener)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- *Optional: 2-3 Tbsp whole milk Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Mix the Dry Ingredients – In a mason jar or airtight container, combine 1 cup (100g) rolled oats, ½ cup (40g) grated carrots, 1 Tbsp (14g) chia seeds, ¾ tsp cinnamon, 2 Tbsp (15g) walnuts (or pecans), 2 Tbsp (12g) shredded coconut, 2 Tbsp (20g) raisins (or less), and a pinch of kosher salt.
- Add the Wet Ingredients – Pour in 1½ cups (355ml) of milk, 2-3 Tbsp (30-45ml) of maple syrup (use less if the milk is sweetened), 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 2-3 Tbsp Greek yogurt (if using). Stir well to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
- Refrigerate Overnight – Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid.
- Stir & Serve – Give the oats a good stir before serving. Enjoy cold or warm it up in the microwave if you prefer a hot breakfast.
Notes
- Serving size: Personally, I can’t eat more than ⅓ cup of overnight oats before I feel very full. Technically, a serving size is ½ cup oats. Depending on how much you like to eat for breakfast will determine whether you get 2 or 3 servings out of this. Nutrition facts assume 3 servings.
- Greek yogurt: If I were using whole milk or other dairy milk, I would omit the Greek yogurt. Because I use oat milk, I like to add Greek yogurt, which gives a thicker, creamier end result. Use it or not, your choice!
- To make-ahead: Prep up to 5 days in advance and store in airtight containers in a fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 556mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 2431IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 249mg | Iron: 2mg
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