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Carrot cake overnight oats

Robbie Puddick (RNutr)
Written by

Robbie Puddick (RNutr)

Content and SEO Lead

Dr Rachel Hall
Reviewed by

Dr Rachel Hall (MBCHB)

Principal Doctor

1 min read
Last updated October 2026
Carrot cake overnight oats

Prep and cooking time: 15 mins

  • Freezable
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Nausea-friendly
  • Under 20 mins
  • Batch-prep friendly

Ingredients

Serves: 1

  • 40g rolled oats
  • 1 small carrot, grated
  • 1 small ripe banana
  • 1 tsp chia seeds
  • 100ml milk
  • 2 tbsp plain natural or Greek yoghurt
  • 20g walnuts/pecans
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Method

Step 1

Add the oats, grated carrot, and ½ of the banana to a small bowl or container and mix well, mashing the banana.

Step 2

Add the chia seeds, milk, and yoghurt, and leave in the fridge overnight to chill.

Step 3

Top with nuts and the other half of the banana, thinly sliced.

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