This Carrot Cake Protein Parfait is a healthier version of my favorite cake. Try this gluten-free overnight oat version makes for an easy healthy breakfast!
I was telling Vegas about my Tiramisu Protein Parfait overnight oats and she mentioned she’d NEVER had overnight oats. The horror. I decided to make her an overnight oat recipe… this one is a Carrot Cake Protein Parfait, because spring.
People think shredding a carrot is a pain, but it’s super easy. I just use a handheld grater and go to work. Takes like 25 seconds. Besides, don’t you want your hands to have a nice tanned tint?
I love the way rolled oats get all chewy and soft when they’ve been soaking overnight. For me, the key to making really good overnight oatmeal is to use high-quality oats. None of that stuff that’s on sale in the $1 bin.
I picked up Farmer Direct Co-op Organic Oats at Whole Paycheck last week and am really loving them.
Side note: they’re good sprinkled raw on top of smoothie bowls too.
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The oats are fantastic, but the cheesecake cream is what makes this recipe. If you don’t have cheesecake flavor, you can always add vanilla extract. But trust me – you need this in your life.
I found it at a cooking store in Atlanta a couple of years ago, but I’ve been ordering it online since moving to San Diego. It’s amazing in so many things.
I don’t think I need to tell you how many calories are in a slice of actual carrot cake. While I would LOVE to eat that for breakfast, I think my trainer would prefer I eat this instead.
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Vegas approved. AND she wants to try my tiramisu version. #winning
Do you make overnight oats often?
Which would you prefer for dessert – a slice of carrot cake or tiramisu?
You know I’m all over this recipe! Yummy! My stepdad’s favorite cake is carrot cake. I’ve finally got him eating oatmeal and smoothies, we’ll see if he can do this! 🙂
I’ve always been intrigued by the cheesecake flavor too, so I’ll have to give that a try. Oh, and my hands are tinted all year round. I eat pumpkin every single day, yes, really. 🙂
Great recipe, and you know I love those oats! 😉
Awesome! I’d love to hear what he thinks about it. Vegas is always my litmus test. 🙂
Overnight Oats are usually my go-to breakfast in the summer. I still want my oats but I don’t want to be sweating eating hot oats. And carrot cake? Yes ma’am!
Yum! I like to make overnight oats using 1/2 unsweetened vanilla almond milk and 1/2 chobani coconut yogurt to make it thick, creamy and delicious!
OMG I cannot make this fast enough!! And thanks for the tip on carrot shredding…I think I can spare 25 seconds. We’ll see.
Hold up. Did I just post another recipe you might actually be willing to make?! I think this tri has gone to your head. 😉
I’m not a big overnight oats person because I don’t like my oats with milk, but top it with a cheesecakey layer, and I think you will have no problems convincing me!
Oh yum! Carrot cake is my favorite. I throw the carrots right in the blender and pulse to shred. Super easy!
I never use my blender… is that weird? It feels like too much effort to take out.
i could get down with carrot cake at any time of the day for any meal!!!
Carrot cake is just so comforting to me <3
ooh adding in the pie spice is genius! Looks yummy
Oh gosh yes, I’ve been making Overnight Oats every other night for breakfasts because we all need one less task in the morning! This sounds great! I already had my oats this morning but this made my tummy growl 😉
I’m laughing because I’ve been making the little guy carrot cake smoothies every morning this week. And am currently eating a smoothie bowl with oats on top.
Great minds!!! I got on a carrot cake smoothie kick a couple of years ago – it’s still one of my favorites!
Mine is marinating for tomorrow right now!
It was so delicious. I licked the bowl. Will be making again for tomorrow!!
Thank you so much for trying it and letting me know how it turned out!!! I’m so glad you liked it. 🙂
Dude, I’m a blogger and I’ve never had overnight oats. I would be totally down for the tiramisu version!
Well… meet us in Italy in October and I’ll make you one. Or we could just go for the real deal. 🙂
Thanks for the recipe, going to have to try this but will have to change a few things that I don’t have on hand right now.
Thanks! I’d love to hear your take in it if you try it out!
This is embarrassing, but while I make a mean carrot cake hot oatmeal, I’ve never actually had any kind of overnight oats. After reading this post, I have to try your version with almond milk yogurt–yum!
Also, I’m totally with you–people seem to think it’s a big deal, but grating carrots takes no time (plus it’s a nice mini arm workout)!
Thanks! I’d love to hear what you think if you do try it.
I should have mentioned the arm workout. 😉
Obsessed with all things carrot cake. Must try this ASAP!!
the coconut flour addition is genius! i’d be fine just layering it with yogurt, but i’m gonna keep the cream cheese flavoring in my mmind in case for other creations 😉 that’s an awesoem find! and ugh, i miss looking at the SBG link up! my favorite foods 🙂