Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
Egg free, Nut free, Soy free
About the recipe
If mornings feel rushed, these Carrot Cake Overnight Oats will be your new best friend. Prepped the night before in just a few minutes, they give you a nourishing, no-cook breakfast that’s ready to go — and genuinely toddler approved!
Inspired by the flavours of carrot cake, this recipe is filled with fibre, healthy fats, and warm spices to support digestion and keep little tummies full. Overnight oats are particularly gentle on the gut — soaking them in milk or yoghurt reduces phytic acid, making nutrients like iron and zinc more bioavailable.
This recipe makes enough for three small child-sized portions. You can also double it for the whole family or add a few extra toppings to make it adult-friendly too.
Age Appropriate:
✔️ Suitable from 8 months+, once your baby is on at least 2 meals per day.
✔️ Omit maple syrup for babies under 12 months.
✔️ Mash the grated carrot finely or steam it briefly for younger eaters.
Serving Suggestions
- Top with a dollop of nut butter, mashed banana or stewed fruit.
- Add a sprinkle of crushed walnuts or shredded coconut for older kids.
- For babies, serve plain or mix with a little extra yoghurt or breastmilk/formula to loosen texture.
Storage Notes
Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freezer: Not suitable for freezing due to texture changes.
Ingredients
½ medium carrot, finely grated
½ cup rolled oats*
1 tbsp hemp seeds
1 cup milk of choice (e.g. almond, oat, dairy)
¼ tsp cinnamon
½ cup yoghurt of choice (Greek or coconut for dairy-free)
1 tbsp chia seeds
Optional: 2 tsp maple syrup (omit for under 1s)
Method
Add all ingredients except chia seeds to a small mixing bowl or jar and stir to combine.
Add chia seeds and stir again to evenly distribute.
Cover with a lid and place in the fridge overnight (or for at least 4 hours).
In the morning, give it a stir and serve cold or slightly warmed if preferred.
Ingredient Swaps
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Make it gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free oats or swap oats for quinoa flakes.
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Make it dairy-free: Use coconut yoghurt and plant-based milk like oat or almond.
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Need more protein? Add a spoonful of cashew butter or add 1 serve collagen powder (we like CHIEF unflavoured collagen for kids – code BOOBTOFOOD).
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