5-Minute Easy Healthy Overnight Carrot & Oatmeal Jar
This Overnight Carrot & Oatmeal Jar is a quick 5-minute prep healthy breakfast that tastes like carrot cake in a jar. Oats soak overnight with yogurt, milk, and grated carrots to create a creamy, nutritious meal perfect for busy mornings or meal prep.
Time
Prep time: 5 minutes
Chill time: 4–8 hours (overnight)
Total time: 5 minutes prep + overnight rest
Servings: 1 jar
Ingredients
½ cup rolled oats
½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
¼ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup grated carrot
1 tsp honey or maple syrup
¼ tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
1 tbsp chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
1 tbsp raisins (optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ Add Ingredients to Jar
In a jar or container combine oats, milk, yogurt, grated carrot, honey, cinnamon, and chia seeds.
2️⃣ Mix Well
Stir everything until evenly combined.
3️⃣ Refrigerate
Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight (or at least 4 hours).
4️⃣ Serve
In the morning stir the oats and top with nuts, raisins, or extra yogurt if desired.
Tips
✔ Add banana slices or apple cubes for natural sweetness.
✔ Use Greek yogurt for extra protein.
✔ Sprinkle coconut flakes or pumpkin seeds for more texture.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 290 kcal
Protein: 12 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fat: 9 g
Fiber: 6 g