Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
June 13, 2025 · Breakfast
Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
If you love carrot cake, you’re going to adore these carrot cake overnight oats! They’ve got all the cozy, spiced flavors of the classic dessert—cinnamon, nutmeg, shredded carrots—packed into a creamy, satisfying breakfast that’s ready when you wake up. We love how easy they are to prep ahead, and they’re full of fiber, whole grains, and just the right touch of sweetness. It’s like having cake for breakfast… but in a way that actually fuels your day. Make a batch, pop it in the fridge, and wake up to something delicious!
Author: Jennifer Nicole Bianchini, MS, RD, LDN, IFNCP, RYT · Prep Time: 5 · Total Time: 5 minutes · Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup steel cut or sprouted oats
- 1/4 cup finely grated carrot
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch of allspice, ginger, nutmeg, and salt
- 1/2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 scoop unflavored or vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 tbsp honey, for sweetness
- 3/4 – 1 cup milk, depending on desired thickness (almond, cashew, hemp)
- 1 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts, for topping
- 1/4 cup coconut yogurt, for topping
Instructions
- In a glass container, stir together the oats, carrot, spices, chia seeds, and protein powder.
- Add the wet ingredients. Stir thoroughly.
- Refrigerate overnight (at least 6 hours) and serve, topped with chopped nuts and yogurt.
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