These Healthy Carrot Cake Overnight Oats are such a delicious breakfast to wake up to. They are so simple to prepare – just combine your ingredients and refrigerate overnight. Add your favourite toppings, and enjoy these creamy carrot overnight oats – they are the perfect way to begin your day!
You will love these Healthy Carrot Cake Overnight Oats because:
- They require minimal preparation – all you have to do is grate a carrot, mix it with your other ingredients and pop it in the refrigerator!
- The quantities can be adjusted to your needs – the written recipe serves two, but can easily be halved or doubled!
- It is ideal for meal prep – the oats will last for three days in the fridge, so you can get a head start on your breakfast for the week.
- This recipe is so versatile – customise the toppings to your liking, or just enjoy it as is. Dried fruits, nuts and yoghurt are all great additions.
Ingredients in this recipe:
Please see the recipe card further along in the post for exact quantities of ingredients and the full method.
Carrot – freshly grated carrot is important for this recipe – pre-grated carrot can be hard and dry. Carrots are deliciously sweet and full of nutrition.
Sultanas – or raisins, add to the flavour base of our Carrot Cake Overnight Oats.
Old Fashioned Rolled Oats – these are the best oats for this recipe. Steel-cut oats and quick-cooking oats can be used in overnight oats recipes, but may have a different ratio of liquid, and will produce a different texture.
Milk – use a milk of your preference. I like to use almond or oat milk, but soy milk works just fine as does dairy milk.
Chia seeds – helps give the oats a nice thick texture, and also add some extra fibre. Black or white chia seeds are fine to use in this recipe.
Maple syrup – for a hint of extra sweetness. You could also use honey, but I would drizzle this on top when serving instead.
Cinnamon – ground cinnamon is an essential ingredient in carrot cake. It adds a great depth of flavour as well as a lovely warmth to the oats. A little sprinkled on top before serving is also a nice touch!
Vanilla – use good quality vanilla.
Chopped walnuts – these are optional, but make a great topping to the Carrot Cake Overnight Oats.
How to Make Carrot Cake Overnight Oats:
Please see the recipe card further along in the post for exact quantities of ingredients and the full method.
1 – Grate the carrot:
In a medium bowl, finely grate the carrot.
2 – Add the other ingredients to the carrot:
Add the cinnamon, chia seeds, rolled oats, maple syrup, vanilla, sultanas and almond milk to the carrot.
3 – Combine the mixture:
Whisk or stir the mixture well to combine.
4 – Refrigerate:
Cover the bowl with clingwrap, or divide the mixture into two glasses or mason jars and cover. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
Tips for success and FAQs:
These Healthy Carrot Cake Overnight Oats could not be more simple to prepare. As there are such few ingredients, I do recommend using the best quality available.
For the best taste and texture, enjoy them within three days.
Refrigerate your overnight oats mixture for at least 6 hours. I make mine just before bed and they’re perfect in the morning!
There are different rules regarding this, depending on where you live in the world. For Australian residents, Coeliac Australia provides a great resource on this topic. Always be sure to read the labels and consult with a health professional if you are unsure.
Serving suggestions:
One of my favourite parts of making Easy Overnight Oats, is customising the toppings!
For this recipe, I like to use a topping of Greek yoghurt, chopped walnuts and a sprinkle of shredded coconut.
You could also try:
- Chopped almonds or macadamia nuts.
- Coconut yoghurt, to keep the recipe vegan.
- A drizzle of coconut cream and a sprinkle of additional cinnamon.
- Fresh or dried fruit of your choice.
Enjoy these delicious Carrot Cake Overnight Oats. You will love the ease of preparation and great taste – be sure to let me know what you think in the comments below when you have given them a try!
Alex xx
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Healthy Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
Please note:
For accuracy, when weights are provided, we recommend weighing your ingredients. This will produce the best results. All oven temperatures listed are for fan forced.
Ingredients
For the Overnight Oats:
- 1 large carrot See Note 1
- 1 cup (80 g) old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ¼ cup (300 ml) milk – I use almond or oat See Note 2
- ¼ cup (40 g) sultanas or raisins
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds See Note 3
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup See Note 3
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings (optional):
- Greek yoghurt or coconut yoghurt
- walnuts – roughly chopped
- coconut flakes or shredded coconut
Instructions
- In a medium-size bowl, peel and then finely grate the carrot.
- Add the oats, almond milk, chia, maple syrup, sultanas, vanilla and cinnamon to the grated carrot and mix well to combine.
- Cover the bowl with clingwrap, or divide the mixture into two glasses or mason jars and cover. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
- Serve with toppings of your choice and additional milk if the mixture is too thick.
Notes
- Carrot: freshly grate your carrot – pre-grated will be too dry for this recipe and won’t have as nice a flavour.
- Milk: use milk of your choice. I use almond or oat milk. Add more milk when serving if you prefer a thinner texture.
- Tablespoon: we use a standard Australian tablespoon which is 20 ml (4 teaspoons).
- Toppings: the toppings are optional (and are not included in the nutritional information). Use toppings of your liking – see suggestions above.
Nutrition Estimate:
Nutritional Disclaimer:
The nutritional information is an estimate only, and is derived from online calculators. For accurate results, we recommend calculating the nutritional information based on the ingredients and brands you use.
Deanna
Oh my goodness. I am pretty new to overnight oats, but found some recipes on your site and have been trying them all! I can’t get enough of this one. Tastes just like carrot cake. Now I can have cake for breakfast without feeling guilty!
Alexandra
Hi Deanna, thank you for your fantastic comments on our overnight oats recipes. I am so pleased that you are enjoying the Carrot Cake Oats – guilt-free cake for breakfast is a good thing! 🙂
Karen
One of my new favorite ways to enjoy overnight oats! I found this recipe on Pinterest and have made it several times since finding it. I make it as instructed but do add just a touch more maple syrup as I have a sweet tooth! Such a great breakfast treat! Thanks for sharing.
Alexandra
Hi Karen, thank you for your comments on our Carrot Cake Overnight Oats. They really are a great way to start the day! 🙂