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Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

Overnight oats
Cozy up to the taste of carrot cake reimagined as a nourishing breakfast. This no-cook recipe is rich in fiber, flavor, and wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

 ½ cup rolled oats
 1 tablespoon chia seeds
 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or date syrup) (See Notes)
 ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
 Pinch of ground nutmeg
 Pinch of salt
 ¾ cup unsweetened coconut milk (or any plant milk)
 ¼ cup grated carrot
 1 tablespoon raisins or currants
 ½ to 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish (See Substitutions for seed options to omit nuts)
 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
 1 tablespoon plant yogurt (optional but recommended)
 1 teaspoon almond, cashew butter (for a rich, cake-like finish)
 Sprinkle of cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

Making the Oats
1

Place oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a jar or bowl.

2

Add the milk, carrots, raisins, and vanilla extract.

3

Mix well, cover, and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 4 hours).

Adding the Garnishes
4

In the morning, top with garnishes.

5

Enjoy chilled or gently warmed.

6

Notes

Variations: Omit, increase, or decrease the maple syrup as desired.

If desired, add 1 scoop protein powder. With this addition, you may not need the maple syrup.

These oats are delicious served cold, but if you’re craving something
warm on a chilly morning, simply microwave (without the lid) for 2–3 minutes before adding your toppings.

Short on time during the week: Double or triple the recipe to have
breakfast ready for multiple mornings — meal prep made sweet and simple. Best enjoyed the next day, but they’ll keep fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nut butter tip: Almond, cashew, or pecan butter adds a luxurious richness that pairs beautifully with the warm spices and carrot.

Try one of our beverages with your breakfast, such as: Healthy Chocolate Smoothie, Dalgona Coffee, Indian Masala Chai, or Brazilian Hot Chocolate.

Substitutions: Feel free to omit the nuts and nut butter. Consider toasted pumpkin seeds and seed butter instead.

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Ingredients

 ½ cup rolled oats
 1 tablespoon chia seeds
 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or date syrup) (See Notes)
 ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
 Pinch of ground nutmeg
 Pinch of salt
 ¾ cup unsweetened coconut milk (or any plant milk)
 ¼ cup grated carrot
 1 tablespoon raisins or currants
 ½ to 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish (See Substitutions for seed options to omit nuts)
 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
 1 tablespoon plant yogurt (optional but recommended)
 1 teaspoon almond, cashew butter (for a rich, cake-like finish)
 Sprinkle of cinnamon (optional)

Directions

Making the Oats
1

Place oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a jar or bowl.

2

Add the milk, carrots, raisins, and vanilla extract.

3

Mix well, cover, and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 4 hours).

Adding the Garnishes
4

In the morning, top with garnishes.

5

Enjoy chilled or gently warmed.

6

Notes

Variations: Omit, increase, or decrease the maple syrup as desired.

If desired, add 1 scoop protein powder. With this addition, you may not need the maple syrup.

These oats are delicious served cold, but if you're craving something
warm on a chilly morning, simply microwave (without the lid) for 2–3 minutes before adding your toppings.

Short on time during the week: Double or triple the recipe to have
breakfast ready for multiple mornings — meal prep made sweet and simple. Best enjoyed the next day, but they’ll keep fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nut butter tip: Almond, cashew, or pecan butter adds a luxurious richness that pairs beautifully with the warm spices and carrot.

Try one of our beverages with your breakfast, such as: Healthy Chocolate Smoothie, Dalgona Coffee, Indian Masala Chai, or Brazilian Hot Chocolate.

Substitutions: Feel free to omit the nuts and nut butter. Consider toasted pumpkin seeds and seed butter instead.

Carrot Cake Overnight Oats