This Creamy and energy packed Carrot Cake Vegan Overnight Oats are healthy, nutritious and easy to make. It’s a desirable grab and go breakfast.
I have a weakness for breakfast and it’s at the top of my menu. At the same time, I like to explore a variety of ideas for my morning meals. Ever since I discovered the concept of overnight oats, I have been devouring it almost every morning.
Now, that the weather is warming up and the sun shines often overnight cold oats are again the best choice for me.
I chose carrot cake flavor for my oats because its Easter time. Hence, it’s the best time to relish carrot cake in any form and at any time of the day.
Thus, Carrot Cake Vegan Overnight Oats.
What are overnight oats?
As the name suggests, this recipe, is to be made the night before. It is to be devoured the next morning with your favorite topping. For my topping, I opted for coconut whipped cream.
Basically, the idea is to soak the oats in the flavored liquid. Oats absorbs it and becomes soft by next morning. Therefore, it’s easy to digest.
Easy Ingredients for Carrot Cake Vegan Overnight Oats
Baby carrots
Maple syrup
Coconut milk
Cinnamon powder
All spice
Old fashioned oats
Coconut whipped cream (optional)
Easy steps to make this vegan overnight oats
Since, I like a smooth consistency of the carrots and did not want to chew on this veggie, I decided to blend it into a carrot smoothie.
Then, I tossed in old fashioned oats into this carrot smoothie.
Lastly, I Filled the oatmeal cups/jars with it and let it rest in the refrigerator overnight.
Next morning, just before serving I stirred it so all the ingredients were well blended.
Then topped it with coconut whipped cream.
The only thing left was now to enjoy every bite of this Carrot Cake Vegan Overnight Oats.
Why I prefer overnight oats?
It can be made the night before and does not need any babysitting.
Secondly, no cooking is involved.
Its versatile, therefore, any variety of flavor and toppings tastes excellent.
Health benefits of overnight oats
Oats, as we know is rich in fiber and other nutrients. So, if we consume oats for our breakfast, we boost our metabolism.
Secondly, eating a wholesome breakfast like overnight oats boost our energy.
This nutritious breakfast helps to make right choices of food all throughout the day.
It is a good substitute for smoothies as well if we are looking for a variety of meal ideas to include into our diet.
It also helps to lose weight because it is a combination of complex carbohydrate and fiber.
Overnight oats are great for the rushed mornings. All we need to do is grab it from the fridge and enjoy it in the car while driving to work.
Carrot Cake vegan Overnight Oats stays good up to 4-5 days in the refrigerator in an air tight container.
Various ways to enjoy overnight oats
It tastes best when consumed cold in the morning. However, if you prefer it little warm then feel free to microwave it for few seconds and enjoy.
I am sure you are drooling by now. I would recommend to get started with this recipe right away.
Carrot Cake Vegan Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup baby carrots
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (tetra pack)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/4 tsp whole all spice
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- Coconut whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender combine baby carrots, maple syrup, coconut milk, cinnamon powder, and all spice.
- Blend it smooth like a smoothie.
- Pour the smoothie in a mixing bowl and toss in oats.
- Mix well and fill the oats in the serving jars. Cover the jars with their lids or with food saver cling wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator overnight.
- Just before serving stir it well. Top it with whipped cream and sprinkle some cinnamon as per taste.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the sweetener as per taste.
- Ground all spice can also be used in this recipe.
- Any toppings like nuts, fruits or seeds tastes good in this recipe.
- If desired gluten free oats can be also be used in this recipe.
Nutrition
Leanne Wong says
This carrot cake vegan oat recipe seriously made me drool! What a great way to start the day with a hearty meal like this one. Thanks for sharing this!
Gunjan says
Thank you Leanne. It makes drool so this oatmeal recipe is my favorite breakfast. Hope you get a chance to make this and enjoy.
Amanda @ Healthy House on the Block says
This looks absolutely delicious! I’m pinning this to try later with my kiddos. YUM! They love oats, and this will be a really nice way to mix it up.
Gunjan says
Thank you Amanda. If you get a chance to make this recipe do let know how it turned out for you.
Renee Clement says
This sounds amazing – I love overnight oats but mine are pretty boring, so I need to give this a try!
Gunjan says
Thank you Renee. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Madi Rowan says
This is so genius because I love carrot cake oats but hate taking the time to shred the carrots! Thanks so much for sharing, I’ll definitely be giving this method a try the next time I make them!
-Madi
Gunjan says
I am totally with you Madi. I am lazy to shred carrots therefore, I found this way to enjoy carrot cake instead. Hope you enjoy this oats recipe.
Joan says
This is so good, love the coconut milk addition adds so much flavour.
Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen says
What a delicious breakfast! Love that this is diary free as well. Perfect for a grab and go breakfast.
Crysta Parkinson says
This sounds so delicious! I love overnight oats, and carrot cake is super happy. I am definitely going to have to give this one a try.
Izzy says
Looks so good and easy to make! We’re definitely going to try this on our grab-and-go mornings!
x
Isabella
Brianna Watson says
This looks sooo good! I love overnight oats – especially as a busy mom! It’s nice to wake up in the morning, knowing that my breakfast is already waiting for me. I can’t wait to try this recipe. Thank you for posting it. I really enjoy your site as well.
Candace Moczarski says
Love love this fantastic recipe I will for sure make for Easter
Kasey says
Looks delicious! Can’t wait to give it a try!
Kasey Ma
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Yummy! Looks so good and easy! I’ll have to try this soon!
Jacquelyn Hastert says
What a great idea for Easter morning! Carrot Cake screams spring and Easter to me and our family always has a small quick breakfast before heading to church. Love this idea.
Cammeo Murray says
Wow this sounds so delicious and easy too!! My kids would love it esp for an Easter snack 😁