Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (make ahead breakfast)

caitlinbrae — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 22:20:54 +0000

Carrot cake overnight oats are a fun twist on regular oatmeal. They are loaded with carrot cake ingredients like raisins, walnuts, coconut, cinnamon, a splash of maple syrup, and carrots (of course).

Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

Carrot cake overnight oats are a fun and tasty breakfast oatmeal. Since they only require a few minutes of preparation, you can make a few batches so you have breakfast on hand for the week!

This carrot cake oatmeal is slightly creamy, wholesome, and has hints of crunchiness. It is naturally sweetened with a teaspoon of maple syrup and made crunchy with walnuts, coconut and shredded carrots. If you want to turn the dial up on these oats you can add more toppings! Or you can scale things back depending on your liking. Overnight oats make the best breakfast because you can get a good balance of carbs, protein, and fat first thing in the morning.

Ingredients in carrot cake overnight oats

Here are the ingredients we are working with. You will need 9 simple ingredients.

Oats, quick oats or rolled oats
Milk, almond milk or cows milk
Carrots, shredded and chopped
Raisins, add bites of sweetness
Walnuts, create crunchiness
Flaxseed meal, adds nutritional value
Shredded coconut, creates crunchiness and flavor
Cinnamon, enhances the flavors
Pure maple syrup, adds an all natural sweetness

Why you’ll love carrot cake oats

Are there any carrot cake lovers out there? You’re going to love these carrot cake overnight oats! So, let’s enjoy carrot cake but in oatmeal form for breakfast. Yes! For breakfast!

Firstly, this recipe is loaded with carrots, raisins, walnuts, cinnamon, and coconut!

These oats are a fun carrot cake treat but are still made with wholesome ingredients.

Overnight oats make the best meal prep breakfast idea.

These carrot cake oats are loaded with flavor!

This oatmeal takes just 5 minutes of preparation time.

Additionally, try these Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

How to make carrot cake overnight oats

One of the great things about overnight oats is that they can be made in 5 minutes. Yup! Just 5 minutes. And then you have a zero prep breakfast in the morning. Follow these four easy steps below to whip up carrot cake oats.

Make sure you have shredded and chopped carrots on hand to make this process go quickly. If not, take a few minutes to prepare the carrots.

STEP 1

Firstly, grab a mason jar or a small storage container. You can use either option!

STEP 2

Secondly, add all the ingredients in the jar. Mix until smooth and combined.

STEP 3

Thirdly, put the lid on the mason jar and store them in the fridge overnight (or for 6 hours).

STEP 4

Lastly, remove the oats from the fridge in the morning and enjoy!

Oatmeal benefits

So, what’s great about oatmeal? Oats are a very nutritious whole grains that are packed with complex carbs, whole grains, and fiber. Here are a few other benefits of oatmeal.

Oats are a great source of fiber.

They have 6 grams of protein per serving.

Also, carrot oatmeal will leave you feel fueled and full until lunch.

They have 27 grams of complex carbohydrates per serving.

Oats have 150 calories per serving.

Additionally, they are a great source of whole grains.

Frequently asked questions

Are carrots healthy?

Yes! Carrots are a delicious root vegetable. They are rich in vitamins, nutrients, and are packed with fiber, vitamin C and potassium.

How to make overnight oats?

Overnight oats are super easy to make. Simply mix together all the ingredients in a mason jar or a small container. Set them in the fridge overnight and enjoy them in the morning!

Are overnight oats healthy?

Yes. A majority of overnight oats are considered healthy as they are loaded with oats and wholesome ingredients. And oats themselves are a very nutritious whole grain! In this recipe the carrots, flaxseed meal and walnuts all add vitamins, fiber and nutrients. Eating this carrot oatmeal for breakfast will start your day with a great balanced meal.

Are overnight oats good?

Yes! They are delicious. These oats are creamy, crunchy, and slightly sweet. Also, they include all carrot cake ingredients but in oatmeal form!

Can I make oats ahead of time?

Definitely! Overnight oats are best when enjoyed within 2-3 days. Also, feel free to make a couple jars at the beginning of the week to enjoy for breakfast.

Toppings for oatmeal

While this carrot cake oatmeal recipe is so delicious on its own, you can also add a few more toppings for added carrot cake flavor and crunch! Here are some more toppings you may like.

More coconut! If you love coconut, top these oats with more shredded coconut.

Add white chocolate chips. For extra flavor and sweetness, add a sprinkle of white chocolate chips on top.

More walnuts. Add some more walnuts on top for an extra crunch!

Also, add some sliced banana. Feel free to top these oats with freshly sliced bananas. The banana adds an all natural sweetness and pair nicely with the carrot cake ingredients.

Substitutes and variations

Oats. For this recipe feel free to use whole oats or quick oats. Please note the texture will vary slightly depending on which oats you use.

Milk. Use almond milk, oat milk, cows milk or any dairy free milk of choice.

Sweetener. This recipe calls for one teaspoon of maple syrup but feel free to use honey instead.

Other oatmeal recipes ideas

If you love oatmeal and make ahead breakfast ideas, certainly give these other recipes a try.

Chia Seed Oatmeal

Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats

Cake Batter Overnight Oats

Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Blueberry Vanilla Overnight Oats Recipe

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