Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Print)

Creamy oats mixed with carrots, spices, and yogurt for a flavorful make-ahead morning meal.

# Components:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Carrot Cake Mix-Ins

06 - 3/4 cup finely grated carrot (about 1 medium carrot)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
10 - Pinch of salt
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
12 - 2 tablespoons raisins

→ Optional Toppings

13 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
14 - 1 tablespoon milk
15 - 2 teaspoons maple syrup
16 - Additional nuts, shredded coconut, or grated carrot

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, mix oats, milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
02 - Fold in grated carrot, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, chopped nuts, and raisins until evenly distributed.
03 - Cover and chill for at least 8 hours to allow flavors to meld and oats to soften.
04 - Whisk together cream cheese, milk, and maple syrup in a small bowl until smooth.
05 - Stir the oats and top with the cream cheese drizzle, extra nuts, shredded coconut, or grated carrot as desired.

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but keeps you full through the afternoon.
  • Everything happens while you sleep, so mornings feel effortless.
  • The spices taste even better the next day, like the flavors had a whole night to get cozy with each other.
02 -
  • Grate your carrot fine and fold it in gently, or you'll end up with a texture that feels more like chunks than cake.
  • If you forget to cover it and the top dries out slightly, just stir in a splash more milk in the morning—it bounces right back.
03 -
  • Use a microplane grater for the carrot—it creates a finer texture that distributes evenly instead of sinking to the bottom.
  • Make the cream cheese frosting thick, then thin it with milk right before eating so it stays smooth and drizzly.
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