Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

Grated carrot, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg bring carrot cake flavor to these gluten-free overnight oats, with dairy-free yogurt and chia seeds for a creamy set. Five minutes of mixing the night before gives a grab-and-go breakfast jar in the morning.

Prep: 5 min Total: 365 min Serves: 4

At a glance: This easy breakfast recipe yields 4 servings in about 6h 5m (5 min prep). It uses 12 ingredients — including gluten-free oats, unsweetened almond milk, plain unsweetened dairy-free yogurt — and walks through 5 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more breakfast recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Overnight Oats: When preparing this breakfast recipe, ensure that your gluten-free oats have been processed in a dedicated gluten-free facility. Be mindful of potential cross-contamination with gluten-containing ingredients during preparation, especially when using nuts, as they can be processed on shared equipment. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Overnight Oats: This recipe relies on gluten-free oats and avoids any ingredients derived from gluten-containing grains. Always check labels for cross-contamination warnings.

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Instructions

1 In a large bowl or directly into your serving jars, combine the gluten-free oats, chia seeds, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly distributed throughout the oats.
2 Add the unsweetened almond milk, dairy-free yogurt, maple syrup, and pure vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir everything together until well combined, ensuring there are no dry pockets of oats or spices remaining.
3 Gently fold in the grated carrot and the chopped pecans or walnuts, if using. Mix until the carrot and nuts are evenly dispersed within the oat mixture, creating a cohesive blend of flavors and textures.
4 Divide the mixture evenly among 4 jars or containers. Cover each container tightly with a lid or plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, allowing the oats to soften and the flavors to meld beautifully.
5 Before serving, give the overnight oats a good stir. If the mixture seems too thick, you can add a splash more almond milk to reach your desired consistency. Enjoy chilled as a delightful and wholesome breakfast.

Nutrition (per serving)

310

Calories

Protein

50g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

95mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Use oats labeled gluten-free for these jars. Plain oats are often grown and milled next to other grains, so check the bag before you mix.
Grate the carrot on the fine side of a box grater. Fine shreds soften overnight and blend into the jars; coarse shreds stay firm and taste raw.
Toast the pecans or walnuts in a dry skillet for 3 to 4 minutes and keep them in a separate container. Sprinkled on just before eating, they add the crunch a carrot cake topping would.

Common questions

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Overnight Oats?

Check gluten-free oats, unsweetened almond milk, plain unsweetened dairy-free yogurt before they go into Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Overnight Oats. Ensure that your gluten-free oats have been processed in a dedicated gluten-free facility. Be mindful of potential cross-contamination with gluten-containing ingredients during preparation, especially when using nuts, as they can be processed on shared equipment. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

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