Overnight oats are a no-cook, make-ahead breakfast where oats soak in milk or yogurt overnight, resulting in a creamy, ready-to-eat meal by morning.

They are almost a cross between porridge and muesli, made from mostly oats and left in the fridge overnight and you are left with a delicious breakfast.

You can use this recipe as a template to make a base that can be used with any toppings or add-ins you choose. It’s super easy to remember so a healthy breakfast is a simple no brainer.

It’s basically the perfect breakfast! It’s got lots of nutritious ingredients and keeps me feeling full all morning. A protein packed breakfast loaded with carrots, pineapple and chopped pecans And…its so good it’s like eating dessert for breakfast (or as a snack)!

Overnight oats are my morning lifesaver. They are a zero cooking, grab-and-go breakfast that’s delicious and nutritious! What I love is how customizable oats are with the toppings; you can have a different breakfast every day of the week.

It makes it a great meal prep idea for Sunday night to prepare for the work week. I have been making this recipe for over 10 years now, multiple days a week and I have yet to get sick of it. The flexibility of flavors, toppings and add-ins makes this recipe especially awesome!

What are overnight oats?

If you have never had overnight oatmeal, it is basically a no-cook method of making oatmeal. So, instead of cooking oatmeal on the stovetop or in the microwave, you soak the oats with milk.

That soaking process allows the oats to absorb the liquid and soften them enough to eat uncooked. You only need to let the oats soak and rest in the fridge for 2 hours. But, it’s ideal if you soak it overnight…hence the name overnight oats!

The next morning you have a ready-to-eat, delicious, creamy bowl of “oatmeal.” The consistency is like a porridge or pudding. It makes for an easy convenient breakfast that has a more dense and creamy texture than warm oatmeal.

Best of all, you reap all the healthy benefits of oats in a fun grab-and-go breakfast:

They contain more protein than most grains (5g per serving).

They are a rich source of fiber, which helps you feel fuller longer (4g per serving).

They are a nutrient dense food, which makes you feel more satiated.

Why you will love this recipe:

No-Cook Breakfast: This recipe takes away all morning hassle – no need to fire up the stove or oven. Just mix the night before, chill, and go.

Two Essential Ingredients: At its core, all you really need to make overnight oats are oats and milk. Chia seeds, sweetener, and vanilla extract are highly recommended additions for enhanced flavor and texture.

Nutrient-Packed: High in protein and fiber, these overnight oats keep you full for longer while offering a lot of nutrients.

Totally Customizable: Whether you are a fruit lover, chocolate devotee, or nut enthusiast, you can make your own flavor combo. You can seriously add or mix in whatever you like – it’s the chef’s kiss of breakfast recipes.

Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

This easy overnight oats recipe is a healthy, make-ahead breakfast that's perfect for busy mornings. Customize it with your favorite toppings!

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword carrot cake overnight oats, carrot overnight oats, clean eating breakfast, clean eating dessert or snack, healthy breakfast oats, healthy overnight oats, make ahead breakfast oats

Servings 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond milk (or your choice of milk)
• 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup carrot, grated
• 1/2 cup pineapple pieces, fresh or canned. chopped
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Topping - Optional

• 1/4 cup pecans, chopped

Other Toppings Suggestions

• Whipped coconut cream – recipe below in notes
• Fresh or dried chopped fruit
• Seeds like hemp, sunflower
• Coconut shreds
• Drizzle of nut or seed butter
• Granola

Instructions

• Put all of the above ingredients in a mason jar or bowl and stir, reserving pecans for topping. Mix until everything is well combined and you notice it starting to thicken.

  Cover the bowl and place the oats in the fridge overnight to further thicken.

  Stir again before serving to make sure there are no clumps of chia seeds and everything is well combined.

  To serve, top with pecans, additional shredded carrot or pineapple or add your favourite toppings.

  Enjoy immediately or will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

Add even more nutrition and healthy qualities to many other dishes with nutrient-dense fluffy, whipped coconut cream.

It’s a dairy-free dessert topping that is not overly sweet and made with simple ingredients. This whipped coconut cream is just as thick, luscious, and creamy as dairy-full whipped cream and ideal for topping cakes, tarts, puddings, hot cocoa, and more.

Made with just 3 ingredients in 5 minutes of active time. Be sure to chill the canned coconut milk the day before you need it.

Packed with healthy fats, tons of other good stuff and amazing flavour to help support a healthy, fit body.

Go here for the simple recipe:  Whipped Coconut Cream 

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