Craving that carrot cake flavor in the mornings? Try these Carrot Cake Overnight Oats, a delicious breakfast you can meal prep!

When you’re spending your busy mornings getting ready for the day, you may not have time to prepare a good and filling breakfast.

My life can be that way too, and the thought of cooking breakfast every morning overwhelms my brain.

That’s why I like doing a bit of meal prep on Sundays, to make sure I have healthy food to eat during the week. And overnight oats have been a favorite during the Summer months!

This Carrot Cake Overnight Oats recipe is SO easy. It has the flavors of carrot cake, with the benefit of added protein and fiber! And it’s a great way to get in all those important nutrients early in the morning.

Scroll to the bottom of the post to get to the recipe card. Or keep reading for extra tips and suggestions!

What kind of oats work best?

In general, there are 3 main types of oats to work with:

Rolled oats

These are also called old-fashioned oats, and are what I use for almost every recipe.

These oats keep their texture pretty well after cooking or using in overnight oats, and are one of my favorites.

Quick oats

Quick oats are ground a little finer than rolled oats, which means they cook more quickly.

The downside is that they get a mushier texture, which is not my favorite. But if you don’t have old-fashioned oats, then quick oats will still work in overnight oats.

Steel cut oats

Steel-cut oats are in a league of their own. They take longer, and use more liquid, to become edible. That makes them perfect for a slow cooker oatmeal!

But these won’t work in this overnight oats recipe, as written. So I suggest sticking to the other two above.

Ingredients

This easy recipe is full of healthy ingredients to keep you full and energized in the mornings:

• Rolled oats– Full of whole grains and fiber to keep you full!
• Plain Greek yogurt– High in protein and gives the oats a creamy texture.
• Milk
• Chia seeds– High in healthy fats and fiber, and absorb the liquid to get a tapioca-like consistency.
• Pineapple chunks
• Shredded carrots
• Cinnamon
• Shredded coconut
• Chopped walnuts

Substitutions and Variations

Do you have special dietary needs? Here are a few things you can change.

To make this recipe vegan:

• Use a dairy-free milk instead of dairy milk- Coconut milk, oat milk, soy milk, almond milk, cashew milk
• Use a vegan yogurt instead of Greek yogurt

Other variations you can try:

• Use flax seeds instead of chia seeds
• Use other nuts instead of walnuts
• Add maple syrup or honey for extra sweetness
• Add vanilla protein powder for a protein boost
• Add peanut butter or almond butter for more healthy fats
• Add fresh fruit on top- sliced bananas or extra pineapple. Did you know you can also add frozen fruit to overnight oats?
• Add raisins- I’m not a fan of raisins, but it’s pretty popular in carrot cake!

How to Make Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

In a 16-ounce Mason jar, combine all ingredients except coconut and walnuts. Place the lid on top and keep in the fridge overnight, or at least 3-4 hours.

The next morning, stir again and add coconut flakes and walnuts on top, or other favorite toppings, and enjoy!

How to Store

These overnight oats will stay fresh in the fridge for 5-6 days. Make sure the lid is on tightly and stays in the fridge until you’re ready to eat.

If you don’t have Mason jars, a standard airtight container will work as well!

More Overnight Oat Recipes

Have a sweet tooth and craving more variety? Check out my huge collection of overnight oats recipes!

Overnight oats are a healthy breakfast option and easy to meal prep for the entire week. Print this Carrot Cake Oats recipe now!