This Carrot Cake Overnight Oats recipe is packed with grated carrot, spices, and no chia seeds! This recipe is quick and easy to satisfy your vegan carrot cake craving at breakfast.
Quick Look: Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
- Method: 5-minute prep time in the evening for a grab-and-go breakfast in the morning.
- Why Make THIS Version? Thick, flavorful, and packed with spices like, chopped nuts, and dried fruit.
- Secret to Success: Make up to 4 containers for an easy breakfast all week!
- Key Ingredients: Fresh zucchini, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, sour cream, cinnamon, and neutral oil.
- Calories/Serving: 409 kcal.
- Pairs Well With: Nuts, fresh or dried fruit, nut butter or yogurt.
- Make-Ahead-Friendly: Yes. Make up to 4 servings at once!
I love the flavors that make up carrot cake! We all love the vegan cream cheese frosting, but I also love the spiced, carrot-filled cake. Which explains why I have Vegan Carrot Muffin and Vegan Carrot Cake Loaf recipes here on Earthly Provisions.
And these Carrot Cake Overnight Oats are the perfect addition to my carrot recipes. They are quick and easy to make and are packed with all the things I love about carrot cake. And they make the morning a breeze!
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Why You'll Love This Carrot Cake Overnight Oats Recipe
- This recipe utilizes basic, easy-to-find ingredients.
- And it only requires 5 minutes of prep time.
- These Carrot Cake Overnight Oats are completely vegan and have no chia seeds!
- They are packed with flavor from dates, cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg.
- And most importantly, they are absolutely delicious!
Ingredient Notes
Rolled Oats: I prefer the texture of old-fashioned rolled oats for all of my overnight oats recipes, like my Matcha Overnight Oats and Vanilla Overnight Oats. They get soft, but still retain some of their chewy texture. You can use quick oats, too; the oats will just be less chewy and slightly thicker. Don't use steel-cut oats. They will not soften enough.
Grated Carrot: For recipes like my Banana Carrot Muffins, I like to grate the carrot on the large side of a box grater. But since this recipe isn't cooked or baked, I like to use the small side of the box grater, so there aren't any crunchy carrot chunks.
Chopped Dates or Raisins: I am not usually a raisin person, but I always keep Medjool dates around for making chocolate-covered dates. Dates, raisins, or dried figs are all great in this recipe for adding sweetness and a chewy texture.
Spices: Cinnamon and nutmeg give this recipe so much carrot cake flavor. And if you love pumpkin spice, make my Pumpkin Overnight Oats next!
Ground Flax: I wanted to make this overnight oatmeal with no chia seeds, so I used a little ground flax instead.
How to Make Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
Step 1. In a container with a tight-fitting lid, add oats, non-dairy milk, grated carrot, chopped dates or raisins, ground flaxseed, maple syrup, spices, and vanilla.
Mix very well, then place in the refrigerator overnight.
Step 2. In the morning, the oats should be thick. Give them a stir and top with any additional toppings you like, such as walnuts, pecans, shredded coconut, sliced banana, or berries.
Enjoy!
Overnight Oats Topping Suggestions
Carrot Cake Overnight Oats FAQs
Yes! I like to double or even triple this recipe so I can have breakfast ready for a few days.
I start with a 1:1 ratio of rolled oats to non-dairy milk, then add mix-ins from there!
In the morning, give your overnight oats a stir, and if you want them to be looser, add a splash of non-dairy milk and give it another stir. Repeat until you reach your desired texture.
Megan's Expert Tips
Use the small side of a box grater to grate the carrot. If you use the large side, the carrot will stay crunchy!
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📖 Recipe
Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (no chia seeds!)
Equipment
- 1 8-16 oz container with tight-fitting lid
- 1 Box Grater
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- ½ Cup Non-Dairy Milk
- ¼ Cup Finely Grated Carrot see note
- 2 tablespoon Chopped Medjool Dates or Raisins
- 1 tablespoon Ground Flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 pinch Ground Nutmeg
- Additional toppings like: chopped walnuts or pecans, coconut, sliced banana, berries, etc.
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except additional toppings into an 8oz-16oz container with a tight fitting lid. Stir the ingredients well.
- Top with the lid and place in the refrigerator for 1-8 hours.
- When you are ready to serve, stir the oats, then top with any additional toppings you desire.
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