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Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

These easy Carrot Cake Overnight Oats are made with chewy rolled oats, crunchy pecans, hearty grated carrots, warm cinnamon and more! The whole family will fall in love with this foolproof make-ahead breakfast. Gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan with keto & low-carb options.

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword how to make overnight oats, overnight oatmeal, overnight oats without yogurt
Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 178 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup gluten-free old fashioned rolled oats For a grain-free, paleo, low carb + keto option, sub with 1/4 cup of roughly chopped coconut flakes and 1/4 cup roughly chopped sliced almonds.
  • 2/3 - 3/4 cup almond milk , or your favorite milk for a non-vegan version - you can add half milk and half Greek yogurt for creaminess as well
  • 2 tsp chia seeds , hemp seeds or flax seeds work too
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup , can sub date syrup, agave, honey (if not vegan) or preferred sugar-free liquid sweetener for lower sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp grated carrots , plus more for topping if desired
  • 1/2 tbsp shredded coconut plus more for topping
  • 1 tsp chopped pecans or chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 tsp raisins , optional plus more for topping

Instructions

  1. Add oats, milk, chia seeds, sweetener, cinnamon, carrots, coconut, pecans, and raisins to a mason jar or a bowl.

    Ingredients side by side in a clear mixing bowl: rolled oats with milk, chia seeds, vanilla and maple syrup.
  2. Shake jar or mix and combine with a spoon. (If you like your oatmeal more creamier, you can add more milk and less if you like them on the chunkier side - you can also add an extra 2 tablespoons yogurt (dairy free if needed) to make them creamier).
    Mixed rolled oats with milk, chia seeds, vanilla and maple syrup in a clear mixing bowl with a wooden spoon.

  3. Seal and chill in fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. Enjoy cold or heat up in the microwave for 20-25 seconds at a time, stirring between each interval until warmed through.

  4. Serve with more milk as desired and sprinkle with additional coconut, pecans and raisins before serving (optional) together in a mason jar, resealable container or a bowl.
    Bird's-eye view of carrot cake overnight oats in a glass jar with a wooden spoon

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Recipe Notes

  • To Store: Keep oatmeal refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days. If you'd like to warm it up, make sure it's in a heat-proof dish. Microwave individual servings for 20-25 seconds at a time, stirring after each burst until warmed through.
  • To Freeze: Place each serving of overnight oatmeal into its own freezer-safe container immediately after combining the ingredients. Make sure each container is large enough to leave plenty of room for expansion. Freeze for up to 3 months, thawing oatmeal in the fridge overnight before enjoying.
Nutrition Facts
Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 178 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 5g20%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 5g10%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.