Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

Published: Mar 21, 2019 · Modified: May 27, 2021 by Chellie Schmitz

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Carrot Cake Overnight Oats is one of the best ways to start your day! All the flavors of carrot cake (YUM!) packed into a healthy oatmeal breakfast.

It's high in protein, thank you Greek yogurt, and plenty sweet but without refined sugar. The energizing oats and chia seeds will keep you satisfied until your next meal.

Your tastebuds might think you're eating dessert, and that's just fine, we don't have to tell. I'm also a huge fan of these because you can make them ahead and have your breakfast meal prep done for the week! Win!!

jar of carrot cake overnight oats topped with grated carrots, pineapple, coconut and pecans

What are overnight oats?

Basically it's a no cook method for eating oatmeal. Instead of cooking it on the stove with water, you soak the oats in milk. The soaking process allows the oats to absorb the liquid, making them soft enough to eat without cooking. They really only need a couple hours in the fridge, but overnight is ideal.

How to make overnight oats

My basic overnight oats recipe is just a few simple ingredients:

old fashioned rolled oats
almond milk
plain, nonfat, Greek yogurt
chia seeds
honey, maple syrup, or sweetener of choice. I usually use a stevia based sweetener, such as Truvia.

rolled oats, coconut flakes, chopped pineapple,pecans and finely grated carrots arranged on a white plate.

Once you have your base, the flavor combinations are endless! My very first one was Blueberry Maple Refrigerator Oats. I've made several since then, Toasted Coconut overnight oats are among my top favorites, along with Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats.

These are super easy to make because you really just put all your ingredients in a jar, bowl, or other container and mix it up. Cover it, and put them in the fridge. That's it!

I like to add a little extra fruit or nuts to the top just before eating it. A little extra goodness, plus it just looks pretty.

2 jars filled with carrot cake overnight oats ingredients, one stirred, one not stirred, includes yogurt, milk, oats, pineapple, coconut, carrots and pecans

Do you eat overnight oats hot or cold?

Typically, they are eaten cold, but if you prefer them hot, you can prepare them as directed and warm them up before eating.

How long will carrot cake overnight oats last in the fridge?

Usually, any overnight oats recipe will stay good in the fridge for up to five days. Make sure you have it in an air tight container.

Overnight Oats for a crowd

When I'm making these for myself, I like to do one jar at a time. I'll put all my base ingredients into the jars and then just add different toppings so I have a new flavor each day.

The thing is, my kids see me making this and guess what? They want it too! So, I've found that making a large batch of it in a bowl is easier.

I did that in my Peanut Butter Apple Overnight Oats recipe. Once it's all mixed, I'll portion it to individual sizes in 8 ounce mason jars and cover it.

You could leave it all in the bowl and just scoop out a portion in the morning and add some extra toppings. But for quick and easy, pre-portioning works like a charm!

To calculate your ingredients, just multiply the measurement by however many people you're serving.

Variations for Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

you can use grated apple instead of chopped pineapple.
add some raisins if that's your jam.
use walnuts instead of pecans

More healthy overnight oats:

Raspberry Vanilla
Pineapple
Chunky Monkey