Healthy Carrot Cake Overnight Oats Recipe

Name: Healthy Carrot Cake Overnight Oats Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: ½ cup shredded carrots (, shredded thinly); ½ cup rolled oats (, gluten-free if needed (see note)); ¼ cup plain dairy free yogurt (, see note); 1 tablespoon chia seeds (, can omit if you don’t like them); 1-2 tablespoons sweetener of choice (, I used maple syrup (optional for added sweetness)); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; 1/8 - ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; Pinch of salt; ½ - ¾ cup dairy free milk of choice (, depending on how thick you like them (the creamier the milk the richer the flavor will be)); Shredded carrots; Coconut flakes; Chopped nuts

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This carrot cake overnight oats recipe is not only absolutely delicious, but it’s vegan, gluten-free and made with healthy whole food ingredients! It’s the perfect way to start your day.

I love it when I can get in a nutritious breakfast that actually tastes amazing. With an added bonus of prepping it the night before for a ready to go option making my mornings so easy!

Three jars with a carrot oat mixture and spoons sitting on a grey towel on a blue wooden surface next to whole carrots

I have a carrot cake addiction. Between my actual vegan carrot cake recipe and then my carrot cake smoothie, plus this new recipe, I can eat carrot cake for days and I’m not mad about it!

It’s one of many oatmeal breakfasts that I like to make to start off the day, keeping the flavors ever changing keeps things from getting too boring!

How to Make Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

It’s so easy to prep this recipe the night before for an easy grab and go breakfast, but you can also enjoy it after only a couple hours of chill time.

And while it tastes like a dessert, it’s actually made from all whole food plant based ingredients making it a healthy choice!

Ingredients

Carrots
Rolled oats
Dairy free yogurt
Chia seeds
Sweetener
Vanilla extract
Dairy free milk
Seasonings

Step by Step Instructions

Add all ingredients into a bowl.
Mix well.
Transfer to a jar or airtight container.
Refrigerate.
Top and enjoy!

A large white bowl with oats, carrots, spices and yogurt inside next to a smaller bowl with milk

A large white bowl with ingredients for carrot cake overnight oats and a spoon next to a smaller orange bowl

Serving suggestions

Add some toppings when you’re serving, or mix in a few extra fillings for added flavor, nutrition, and texture! If you add anything for crunch, make sure to stir in it just before serving. Here are some ideas to get you started:

Shredded carrots
Coconut flakes
Almonds
Walnuts
Pecans
Flax seeds
Granola
Protein Powder
Banana
Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting

A spoon coming out of a glass jar sitting on a grey towel with a scoop of carrot cake oats

Preparation Tips

Avoid using quick cooking oats as it will result in a softer, less thick texture.
The yogurt is optional but makes it extra creamy and delicious. Feel free to sub it with a creamy dairy free milk like canned coconut milk.
Shred the carrots as thinly as possible for the best results.
If you don’t like chia seeds you can simply leave them out.
For a touch of sweetness, maple syrup is a great choice, but it is not necessary.
Use more or less milk depending on how thick you want the end result to be.
Skip the bowl and mix the oats directly in the container you’ll be storing and serving in! If you are using a tightly sealed jar you can also shake it up instead of stirring.

Make ahead and Storage Tips

To prep ahead for the week you can make extra. If you are doing this it is easiest to combine everything in a mixing bowl and then transfer to the individual jars.
Once mixed, seal in an airtight container.
Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, and up to 3-5 days.
Note that the longer they are stored, the softer the texture will be.
Wait to mix in any crunchy fillings until you are ready to enjoy.

Common Questions

What is the healthiest way to eat oatmeal?

With a spoon! Just kidding, but seriously oatmeal is a nutritious choice all on its own. You can boost the health factor by pairing it with other whole foods like in this recipe.

What is healthy to mix with oatmeal?

Nuts, fruit, seeds, veggies, and plant based yogurt and milk are excellent healthy options.

What toppings are good on oatmeal?

The possibilities are endless! Fresh fruit, chopped nuts, and dried fruit add wonderful taste and texture.

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