Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
These healthy Carrot Cake Overnight Oats are the perfect grab-n-go breakfast for busy mornings! I prepare them the night before in just 5 minutes by mixing a few spices and dairy-free products together with shredded carrots, oats, and chia seeds to create the most amazing carrot cake flavor.
Servings: 1
Calories: 355kcal
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)
Optional toppings:
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a bowl, jar or air tight container. Mix well, if using a jar you can put the lid on and shake it to combine.
- Transfer to a jar or airtight container if using a mixing like bowl.
- Allow to set in the fridge overnight or for at least 2 hours.
- Top with toppings of choice and enjoy!
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for making my carrot cake overnight oats is to use regular rolled oats instead of quick oats. The quick ones get too soft and kind of mushy, but rolled oats hold up better and give you that nice creamy texture by morning.
- Give it a good stir before eating: In the morning, I always give the oats a quick stir. It helps redistribute the liquid and makes it nice and creamy.
- Carrots: I always shred the carrots really thin so they blend in better. It helps the texture stay soft and smooth.
- Sweetener: I usually add a little maple syrup for sweetness, but you can skip it if you want. The carrots already add a bit of natural sweetness on their own.
- Milk: I adjust the milk depending on how thick or thin I want the oats. A little less makes it thicker, and more gives it a softer texture.
- Mixing tip: Sometimes I skip the bowl and just mix everything right in the jar I’m using. If the jar has a tight lid, I just shake it up and it’s ready to chill.
Nutrition
Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 412mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 8835IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 225mg | Iron: 3mg