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Carrot Cake Overnight Oats with Toasted Pecans

Carrot Cake Overnight Oats with Toasted Pecans

Breakfast

5.0

(2 reviews)

Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
5min
Servings
3
Calories
490
Chef's Note

For the best texture, be sure to use old-fashioned rolled oats rather than quick oats or steel-cut. To enhance the carrot cake flavor profile, you can add a tablespoon of orange zest to the mixture. For a more decadent version, drizzle with a little extra maple syrup just before serving.

Tags
breakfast
vegetarian
make-ahead
overnight-oats
carrot
pecans
healthy
meal-prep
no-bake
Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups rolled oats

  • 3 tablespoons chia seeds

  • 1 cup carrots

  • 1/2 cup pecans

  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup

  • 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 2.25 cups milk of choice

  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt

  • 3 tablespoons cream cheese

  • 3 tablespoons raisins

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
  • 1

    Finely grate 1 cup of carrots using a box grater and set aside.

  • 2

    Toast 1/2 cup of pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Let cool, then roughly chop.

  • 3

    In a medium bowl, mix 1.5 cups of rolled oats, 3 tablespoons of chia seeds, 1.5 teaspoons of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

  • 4

    Add 2.25 cups of milk, 3 tablespoons of maple syrup, and 1.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the oat mixture and stir well to combine.

  • 5

    Fold in the grated carrots, 3 tablespoons of raisins, and half of the toasted pecans.

  • 6

    In a separate small bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup of Greek yogurt and 3 tablespoons of softened cream cheese until smooth.

  • 7

    Divide the oat mixture evenly among three mason jars or containers.

  • 8

    Top each jar with an equal portion of the cream cheese-yogurt mixture, but don't mix it in.

  • 9

    Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours.

  • 10

    Before serving, top each jar with the remaining toasted pecans.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
490
Calories
18g
Protein
58g
Carbs
22g
Fat
Reviews (2)
EH.
Edward H.
7/28/2025

5/5

So good. Feels like you're eating a dessert.

DD.
Danielle D.
5/23/2025

5/5

awesome easy breakfast that the whole family liked. Go easy on the cream cheese as it was a bit rich.