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Layered carrot cake overnight oats in a glass jar topped with coconut, pecans, grated carrot, and cinnamon on a white surface

This Carrot Cake Overnight Oats Recipe is the Easiest Way to Start Your Day

These carrot cake overnight oats deliver the comforting flavors of a classic dessert in a nutritious, no-cook breakfast. Packed with fiber, protein, and a creamy yogurt frosting, they’re perfect for meal prep and busy mornings. Enjoy this easy overnight oatmeal with carrot as a fuel-packed, guilt-free treat!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup plain whole-milk strained (Greek-style) yogurt divided
  • 2 tablespoons smooth natural almond butter
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup divided
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon plus more for sprinkling
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk or whole milk
  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup shredded carrot
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts divided
  • ⅓ cup ⅓-less-fat cream cheese softened

Instructions
 

  • Mix the base: In a medium bowl, stir together ¼ cup yogurt, almond butter, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla extract, cinnamon, orange zest, ginger, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
  • Add the liquid: Gradually stir in almond milk (or whole milk) to form a creamy mixture.
  • Combine dry ingredients: Fold in rolled oats, shredded carrot, raisins, coconut, and 3 tablespoons of chopped pecans or walnuts.
  • Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the oat mixture for at least 8 hours or up to 4 days.
  • Make the 'frosting': When ready to serve, blend the remaining ¾ cup yogurt, cream cheese, and 1 tablespoon maple syrup until smooth.
  • Assemble: Spoon ½ cup of the oat mixture into each of 4 jars (or bowls). Top with about 2 tablespoons of cream cheese frosting, then repeat the layering once more.
  • Finish: Sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of pecans and a dusting of cinnamon on top. Enjoy cold or warm (see tips below).

Notes

Feel free to customize with various dried fruits or additional protein options like collagen powder. Keep in the fridge for up to 4 days!