Description

This Carrot Cake Overnight Oats recipe combines the wholesome goodness of rolled oats with the warm spices and sweetness of a classic carrot cake. It’s a nutritious, make-ahead breakfast that’s creamy, flavorful, and topped with a delicious cream cheese drizzle for that authentic carrot cake experience. Perfect for busy mornings, this easy-to-make dish is dairy-friendly with options for plant-based milks and customizable toppings.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

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

Mix-Ins

3/4 cup finely grated carrot (about 1 medium carrot)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
2 tablespoons raisins

Optional Frosting Drizzle

2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons maple syrup

Optional Toppings

Additional nuts, shredded coconut, or grated carrot as desired

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Instructions

Combine Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl or jar, mix the rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well incorporated, forming the creamy base of the overnight oats.
Add Mix-Ins: Gently fold in the finely grated carrot, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, pinch of salt, chopped nuts, and raisins to evenly distribute the flavors throughout the mixture.
Chill Overnight: Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. This allows the oats to soften and the flavors to meld together, creating a rich and tasty texture.
Prepare Optional Frosting Drizzle: In a small bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese, milk, and maple syrup until smooth to create a luscious frosting drizzle that adds a sweet and tangy finishing touch.
Serve: Before serving, give the oats a good stir. Top with the cream cheese drizzle and garnish with additional nuts, shredded coconut, or grated carrot according to your preference for added texture and flavor.

Notes

You can substitute the plain Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt for a dairy-free version.
Adjust the sweetness by increasing or decreasing the maple syrup or honey to suit your taste.
Use any type of milk you prefer such as almond, oat, or cow’s milk.
For extra crunch, toast the nuts before adding to the oats.
This recipe keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days, making it a convenient grab-and-go breakfast.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American