Dessert

Carrot Cake Overnight Oats Recipe

ByRafael Mansero March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Introduction

Carrot Cake Overnight Oats are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. Packed with shredded carrots, warm spices, and sweet raisins, this easy recipe combines the flavors of classic carrot cake into a wholesome breakfast you can prepare the night before.

A small clear glass jar filled with a thick mixture that has visible black chia seeds and shredded orange carrot evenly spread throughout. The jar is topped with a smooth white cream layer, garnished with a small heap of shredded orange carrot and three brown pecan nuts placed on top. Two woman's hands hold the jar and a gold spoon below it, all set on a white marbled texture with a soft pink cloth in the background. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 carrot (shredded – you can use orange or purple carrots!)
1 cup rolled oats
2 tbsp chia seeds
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tbsp maple syrup
4 tbsp raisins
1.5 cup dairy-free milk (I used soy)
1/4 cup dairy-free yogurt (I used soy)
4 pecans

Instructions

Step 1: Shred the carrot and divide it evenly among your serving jars or containers. Add the oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup, and raisins to each jar. Stir to ensure they’re well mixed.
Step 2: Pour in the milk, dividing it equally among the jars. Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
Step 3: Cover the jars and place them in the fridge to set overnight.
Step 4: Before serving, give the oats a stir. Top with pecans, a dollop of yogurt, and, if you’d like, an extra sprinkle of shredded carrot for added crunch and flavor.

Tips & Variations

Swap soy milk and yogurt for almond or oat varieties to suit your taste or dietary needs.
Add a dash of vanilla extract for a richer flavor.
Use walnuts or almonds instead of pecans for a different crunch.
For extra sweetness, drizzle a little more maple syrup before serving.

Storage

Store the overnight oats covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir well before serving, and add fresh toppings as desired. This makes for a convenient grab-and-go breakfast throughout the week.

How to Serve

A top-down view of a glass jar filled halfway with a creamy layered dessert, the left side showing a mixed oat and carrot layer with a light brown and orange speckled texture, while the right side features a smooth white creamy layer topped with two pecan halves and some small orange carrot pieces. A golden spoon rests inside the jar on the left side, partially covered by the oat mix. The jar is placed on a white marbled surface with a small part of a carrot visible at the bottom right corner and a pecan piece on the left edge. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use fresh carrots or should they be cooked?

Fresh shredded carrots work best in this recipe as they soften overnight in the oats, providing a nice texture without needing to be cooked first.

Is this recipe suitable for a gluten-free diet?

Yes, as long as you use certified gluten-free rolled oats, this recipe is naturally gluten-free.