Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (Printable)

Spiced carrot and walnut overnight oats with maple-sweetened yogurt for a dessert-like, make-ahead breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 tbsp maple syrup or honey
05 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

→ Carrot Cake Mix-Ins

06 - 3/4 cup finely grated carrot (about 2 small carrots)
07 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
08 - 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
09 - 1/8 tsp ground ginger
10 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
11 - 2 tbsp raisins (optional)
12 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings (optional)

13 - Additional chopped walnuts
14 - Shredded coconut
15 - Drizzle of maple syrup
16 - Dollop of Greek yogurt

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir well.
02 - Add grated carrot, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, walnuts, raisins (if using), and a pinch of salt. Mix until evenly combined.
03 - Divide the mixture between two jars or containers.
04 - Cover and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours) to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats well. Add a splash more milk if a looser texture is desired.
06 - Serve chilled, topped with additional walnuts, shredded coconut, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a dollop of Greek yogurt, as desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Nobody has to know these creamy oats are packed with veggies and taste like dessert for breakfast.
  • There’s no cooking—just a bit of mixing and waiting, and the flavors only get better as they chill.
02 -
  • Once I rushed the chilling time, and the oats were chewy and disappointing—overnight makes all the difference.
  • Mixing the spices directly into the oats before chilling melds their flavors so much better than adding them last minute.
03 -
  • I’ve learned to toast the walnuts first for extra aroma—it truly elevates every spoonful.
  • Let the oats sit at room temperature for a few minutes before eating; their flavors are even more pronounced when not ice cold.
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