Start your day with vegan Carrot Cake Overnight Oats, a creamy, easy, and delicious breakfast recipe made with grated carrots, chia seeds, and cozy warm spices.
This no-yogurt oatmeal is filling and rich, perfect for wholesome meal prep that feels like dessert in a jar. Just like my carrot cake chia pudding.
Love cozy flavors? Try my maple brown sugar overnight oats or banana cinnamon overnight oats next.
Carrot cake overnight oats are one of my favorite quick breakfasts to prep ahead.
I make overnight oatmeal a few times a week and love switching things up with flavors like Snickers oatmeal, chocolate banana overnight oats, cinnamon roll overnight oats, and pumpkin overnight oats.
This one's extra special, it's creamy, hearty, and ready to grab in the morning. Made with chia seeds, raisins, maple syrup, and warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, it truly tastes like a treat.
Plus, it's a delicious way to sneak in some veggies while keeping breakfast nutritious and simple.
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🥕Ingredients
- Rolled oats: For the best texture, use rolled oats. Quick oats will work too, but tend to make the oatmeal softer and a bit mushy. For a gluten-free option, choose certified gluten-free oats.
- Carrots: Use fresh carrots and grate them finely for the perfect texture (I love to peel them first!).
- Chia seeds: These tiny seeds thicken the oats into a creamy, pudding-like consistency.
- Raisins: They add natural sweetness and become deliciously soft and plump while soaking overnight.
- Pure maple syrup: Adds just the right touch of natural sweetness to balance the warm spices.
- Plant milk: I use unsweetened almond milk, but any dairy-free milk like coconut or cashew milk can be used as an alternative.
- Warm spices (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg): Bring cozy carrot cake flavor and a comforting aroma to every bite.
- Walnuts: Add a lovely crunch. Sprinkle them on top just before serving for the best texture.
- Salt: Enhances all the flavors and makes the oats taste even better.
As always, you can find the full recipe with a list of ingredients with measurements in a printable recipe card at the end of this post.
🥄How To Make Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
Step 1: In a jar or bowl, mix all the dry ingredients: rolled oats, chia seeds, raisins, warm spices, and a pinch of salt.
Step 2: Add grated carrots, plant milk, and pure maple syrup. Stir well to combine.
Step 3: Cover and chill for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight for the creamiest texture. Enjoy topped with peanut butter, extra grated carrot, chopped walnuts, and a few raisins.
📋Substitutions & Variations
- Make it nut-free: Skip the walnuts and top with sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds for crunch. Also, you can use soy or coconut milk.
- Add protein: Stir in a scoop of your favorite vegan protein powder or a spoonful of peanut or almond butter before chilling.
- No raisins? Use chopped dates or dried cranberries for a fruity twist.
- Chia seed substitute: You can use ground flaxseed or hemp seeds instead of chia for a similar texture.
- Walnut alternative: You can use pecans or almonds instead for a delicious nutty crunch.
💡Marinela's Tips
- Grate the carrots finely: This helps them blend seamlessly into the oats, creating a soft, carrot-cake-like texture.
- Adjust sweetness: These oats are naturally sweet from the maple syrup, raisins, and carrots, but if you prefer them sweeter, add a little extra maple syrup or a few more raisins on top before serving.
- Serve warm or cold: This carrot oatmeal is delicious straight from the fridge, but you can warm it gently for a cozy breakfast.
❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Yes, this recipe is completely vegan. To make it gluten-free, use certified gluten-free rolled oats, since regular oats can sometimes be processed near gluten.
Absolutely! While they're delicious straight from the fridge, you can gently warm them for a cozy breakfast if you prefer.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
📖 Recipe
Vegan Carrot Cake Overnight Oats (No Yogurt)
Equipment
- 1 bowl or jar with a lid
- 1 Grater
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup carrot peeled, grated
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon raisins
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk or any plant milk
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts (for topping)
Instructions
- In a jar or bowl, mix oats, chia, raisins, spices, and salt.⅓ cup rolled oats, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1 tablespoon raisins, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger, ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 pinch salt
- Add the grated carrots, plant milk, and maple syrup. Stir well to combine.¼ cup carrot, ½ cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- Cover and chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the creamiest texture.Stir before serving and top with walnuts, extra grated carrot, raisins, or a dollop of peanut butter if desired.2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
Notes
- Grate the carrots finely for a soft, carrot cake-like texture.
- Adjust sweetness with extra maple syrup or more raisins if needed.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
- Chia seeds can be substituted with ground flaxseed or hemp seeds.
- You can swap walnuts for pecans or almonds for a different crunch.
Nutrition
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