Carrot Cake Overnight Oats 🥕🥣✨

Love carrot cake but want something healthier for breakfast? These Carrot Cake Overnight Oats are creamy, naturally sweet, and taste just like the classic dessert—without the guilt! Packed with shredded carrots, warm cinnamon, and crunchy nuts, this make-ahead breakfast is easy, delicious, and perfect for meal prep.

Let’s get started!

What You’ll Need

For the Overnight Oats:

½ cup rolled oats
½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
¼ cup Greek yogurt
1 small carrot, finely shredded
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg

For Toppings (Optional but delicious!):

Chopped walnuts or pecans
Extra shredded carrots
A drizzle of honey or maple syrup

a small plate of rolled oats, a small glass of milk, a small plate of Greek yogurt, a small plate of shredded carrot, a small plate of chia seeds, a small plate of maple syrup, a small plate of vanilla extract, a small plate of cinnamon, a small plate of nutmeg, a small plate of chopped walnuts, and a small plate of honey

Pro Tips

Use finely shredded carrots so they blend smoothly into the oats.
Want it creamier? Add an extra tablespoon of Greek yogurt.
For extra protein, stir in a scoop of vanilla protein powder.
Chill for at least 4 hours, but overnight is best for maximum flavor!
Make it dairy-free by using coconut yogurt and almond milk.

Tools You’ll Need

Grater (for shredding carrot)
Mixing bowl
Mason jar or airtight container

Instructions

Step 1: Shred the Carrot

Finely shred 1 small carrot using a grater.

a freshly shredded carrot on a small plate, bright orange strands piled neatly. A grater is placed beside it with a few remaining carrot shreds

Step 2: Mix the Oats & Ingredients

In a mixing bowl, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, shredded carrot, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir well.

a mixing bowl filled with rolled oats, creamy Greek yogurt, finely shredded carrot, chia seeds, golden maple syrup, and warm cinnamon, all being stirred together with a spoon

Step 3: Transfer to a Jar

Spoon the oat mixture into a mason jar or airtight container.

thick, carrot-filled oat mixture being spooned into a glass mason jar, its creamy texture folding over itself

Step 4: Chill Overnight

Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

a sealed mason jar filled with creamy Carrot Cake Overnight Oats, resting in the fridge

Step 5: Garnish & Serve

Top with chopped walnuts, extra shredded carrot, and a drizzle of honey before serving.

a glass jar of Carrot Cake Overnight Oats topped with chopped walnuts, fresh shredded carrot, and a drizzle of honey

Leftovers & Storage

Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
If oats are too thick in the morning, stir in a splash of milk.

Wrap-Up

And that’s it—your Carrot Cake Overnight Oats are ready! They’re sweet, spiced, and full of cozy flavors, making them the perfect make-ahead breakfast. Try them out, take a pic, and let me know how they turned out. Enjoy! 🥕🥣✨