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Overnight oats meet carrot cake with this delicious gluten-free and protein-packed breakfast (or snack). The warm, spiced blend with creamy cheesecake flavor creates this delicious, healthy treat. It’s gluten free, egg free, vegetarian and high in protein.
I love carrot cake. It’s one of my favorite treats to have, especially the one my mother made.
When I’m looking for a treat that still helps me stay on top of my health goals AND makes my morning easier, these are my go-to breakfasts.
These carrot cake cheesecake overnight oats capture everything you love about carrot cake, without the sugar crash. Here, you’ll get grated carrots, warm spices, vanilla, and a layer of creamy Greek yogurt.
But this recipe’s special isn’t just the flavor. Each jar packs over 30 grams of protein per serving, making it a great option when you are looking for a high-protein breakfast or snack.
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Pin ItYou can adjust the toppings based on your liking and make it extra indulgent. I love adding chocolate chunks when I’m craving a hint of chocolate.
Ingredients and Substitutes
OVERNIGHT OATS
Rolled oats (1 cup) – Replace with quick oats (they have a softer texture) or steel-cut oats (they stay crunchier).
Chia seeds (2 tbsp) – Swap with ground flaxseeds or psyllium husk.
Hemp seeds (1 tbsp) – Substitute with sunflower seeds or finely chop almonds.
Flaxseed meal (1 tbsp) – You can also use whole flaxseeds or use more chia seeds.
Date, finely chopped (1) – Replace with raisins or dried cranberries.
Grated carrots (2/3 cup)
Cinnamon (1 tsp) – Instead of cinnamon and nutmeg, replace both with pumpkin spice.
Nutmeg (1/2 tsp)
Vanilla extract (1 tsp) – Swap with almond extract or vanilla paste.
Cottage cheese, blended (3/4 cup) – Substitute with plain Greek yogurt or mashed silken tofu (for a plant-based and dairy-free option).
Unsweetened almond milk, plus more as needed (1/2 cup) – Use any non-dairy milk like oat, soy, cashew milk, or regular milk.
GREEK YOGURT TOPPING
Plain Greek yogurt (2/3 cup) – Choose coconut yogurt, skyr, or blended cottage cheese.
Maple syrup (1 tsp) – Replace with agave syrup, honey, coconut sugar, or a sugar-free syrup.
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
Pumpkin seeds
Cinnamon
Chopped walnuts
How to Make Carrot Cake Cheesecake Overnight Oats
Step 1. Grab a medium bowl and combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, hemp seeds, flaxseeds, chopped date, grated carrots, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Step 2. Now, add the cottage cheese, vanilla, and almond milk.
Step 3. Combine everything thoroughly. You can use a hand mixer to blend everything until it creates a smooth batter. If it’s too thick, try adding a bit more almond milk.
Step 4. In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with 1 tsp of maple syrup. Give the ingredients a good stir.
Step 5. Divide the oat mix evenly between 2 mason jars. Then, spoon the sweetened Greek yogurt with maple syrup mix on top. Even it out with a small spatula.
Step 6. Cover the jars and place them in the fridge for at least 4 hours or better yet, overnight. Before serving, sprinkle on pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, or chopped walnuts.
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Pin ItHow I Would Modify This Recipe
- Making it nut-free: Skip the walnut topping and use oat milk instead. You can sprinkle sunflower seeds on top.
- Boosting the protein: Stir in a scoop of unflavored or vanilla protein powder into the oat mix.
- Adding more flavors: You can try adding other toppings like chocolate chunks, unsweetened shredded coconut, or a teaspoon of peanut butter.
My Tips & Tricks
- Adjusting the texture: For a smoother texture, use a hand blender. If you prefer a chunkier consistency, try blending just half of the batter.
- Leave it for as long as possible: If you can, let the jars sit for at least 8 hours. This gives the chia seeds and oats a bit more time to absorb the liquid and the flavors to meld.
- Toasting the walnuts: Before you add them as a topping, toast them a bit for a nuttier and deeper flavor.
My Storage Tips
Keep these jars in the fridge for up to 4 days. They are ready to eat once you take them out; no need to do anything else (only adding the toppings).
Carrot Cake Cheesecake Overnight Oats
Cals: 466 Protein: 30.8 Carbs: 55.7 Fat: 14.9
Ingredients
Overnight Oats
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds
- 1 tbsp flaxseed meal
- 1 date finely chopped
- 2/3 cup grated carrots
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese blended
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk plus more as needed
Greek Yogurt Topping
- 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp maple syrup
Optional Toppings
- Pumpkin seeds
- Cinnamon
- Chopped walnuts
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, hemp seeds, flaxseed meal, chopped date, grated carrots, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, cottage cheese, and almond milk.
- Stir well until everything is evenly combined. Or use a hand blender to combine all the ingredients and mix them until smooth. If the mixture seems very thick, add a small splash of almond milk.
- Divide the oat mixture evenly between 2 jars.
- In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt with 1 tsp maple syrup until smooth.
- Spoon the sweetened Greek yogurt evenly over the oat mixture to create a layer on top of each jar.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, top with pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, or chopped walnuts if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
