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 four child-sized portions, or two adults. 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.
✔️ Use a fine grater for under 12 months.

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.

Ingredient Swaps

• Make it gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free oats or swap oats for quinoa flakes.

• Make it dairy-free: Use coconut yoghurt and plant-based milk like oat or almond.

• Need more protein? Add a spoonful of cashew butter or add 1 serve collagen powder or whey protein – we love CHIEF Vanilla or Unflavoured in this one (discount code BOOBTOFOOD).

Carrot 'Cake' overnight oats

DF | NF | RSF | EF - can be GF

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Course 2 meals a day, Baby Led Weaning, BLW, Breakfast, Family Meals

Servings 4 children

Ingredients

  

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• 1/2 carrot grated
• 1/2 cup rolled oats*
• 1 TBSP hemp seeds
• 1 cup milk of choice (e.g. almond, oat, dairy)
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2  cup yoghurt of choice (Greek or coconut for dairy-free)
• 1 TBSP  chia seeds

Optional: 

• 2 tsp  maple syrup Omit under 12 months
• 1 serve collagen or WPI protein Vanilla is elite!

Instructions

 

• Add all ingredients except chia seeds to a small mixing bowl or small jars 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.

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