Coconut Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

Coconut carrot cake overnight oats with carrots, raisins, and a coconut twist. Gluten-free, naturally sweet, and perfect for meal prep.

Hey, you.

Can I interest you in a little cake for the week?

It’s been an adjustment coming back from Cali and getting back to my routine.

Between the time-zone change, and the whole “spring” forward thing without any signs of spring…

Easy breakfasts are a must as I play catch-up with the present moment!

It’s Sunday now, and I think I can handle taking out my trusted mason jars to do a little meal prep.

Yeah, you can too, friend.

Let’s mix up these nutritious Coconut Carrot Cake Overnight Oats in advance for easy breakfasts for the week!

They’re a piece of cake!

Meal Prep Carrot Cake for Breakfast

When I was at Expo West in California, I basically lived on these overnight oats for breakfast.

There weren’t a ton of plant-based breakfast options where I was staying, so I was grateful to have oatmeal on the go.

I packed seven Just Oats cups in my luggage and used all seven soaked in almond milk with all the carrot cake fixings.

And then regretted not bringing an eighth, after ruining one of them with lukewarm water at our Bed & Breakfast in Napa, but that’s another story.

Always bring extra, friends!

Anyway, these little cups are so convenient with just one delicious ingredient: certified gluten-free, sugar-free, high quality OATS.

Grab a couple for this recipe and to keep in your spare luggage at all times!

Alliterative Oats Taste Better

Most likely, you’re rolling your eyes at the title of this post.

I know.

You’re probably not surprised I named these Coconut Carrot Cake Overnight Oats, considering my long-term infatuation with alliterative recipes titles.

It rolls off your tongue, though you know?

Kind of like the taste of this easy oatmeal that’s low in sugar, gluten free, and packed with Vitamin A and protein!

What’s Inside Coconut Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

If you’ve visited my blog for a while, you know my porridge isn’t complete without a serving of vegetables hiding somewhere amidst the oats.

It was only a matter of time before I added some carrots and some serious crunch.

The key to this recipe is the fun texture!

Make sure to grate your carrots very finely (but not puréed!) before adding to the mixture.

This adds just the right amount of crunch that’s intriguing but not overwhelming.

To get that carrot-cake vibe I also threw in plump raisins, pecans, cinnamon, and coconut!

After a few test run recipes, I decided the version with a spoonful of shredded coconut added a little something special.

Note: I recommend adding the pecans to the oatmeal post-soaking so they don’t get watered down and retain their crunch.

Swaps and Substitutions

I made these oats perfectly sweet, but unsweetened because I found the combination of juicy raisins, raw carrots, and vanilla protein powder made them tasty enough.

If you prefer sweeter oats, feel free to mix in a little maple syrup or more raisins in.

You also have the option to add sweetness with toppings, which I prefer to do by topping with a spoonful of toasty granola.

If you aren’t into pr-oats (protein powder in your oats!), no worries!

Add more oatmeal instead and make adjustments for consistency and sweetness as noted below.

This is your carrot cake, so make it yours!

Notes on Meal Prep

Enjoy these Coconut Carrot Cake Overnight Oats for an easy spring breakfast that comes together while you’re sleeping.

I love mine with a spoonful of granola and extra shredded carrots and pecans on top for added crunch.

Double the recipe to make more ONOs so you can enjoy carrots and cake for the whole week!

They keep well in the fridge for several days; add more almond milk before serving if they get too dry.

Alternatively, you can halve the recipe to make a single serving.

Cheers!

More Overnight Oats

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• Peanut Butter & No-Jelly Overnight Oats

• Apple Pie Overnight Oats

• Blueberry Protein Overnight Oats

• Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats

• Chocolate Cherry Overnight Oats

• Key Lime Pie Overnight Oats

• Oatmeal Raisin SunButter Overnight Oats

• Red Velvet Overnight Oats

• Maple Tahini Overnight Oats

• Maple Tahini Overnight Oats

• Peanut Butter Pumpkin Overnight Oats

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XO Lauren

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