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    Home » Breakfasts » Overnight Crock Pot Carrot Cake Oatmeal

    Overnight Crock Pot Carrot Cake Oatmeal

    Published: Jan 23, 2017 · Modified: Oct 17, 2018 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Crock Pot Carrot Cake Oatmeal with a spoonful of oatmeal sitting on the edge of a wooden bowlOne of my favorite things about the beginning of the year is how full of hope the new year is. It's a great time to think about the upcoming year, to set goals, and to start fresh with things.

    One of my goals for the last couple of years has been to increase my family's fruit and veggie intake. There have been two things that I've done that have worked well for us. Crock Pot Carrot Cake Oatmeal topped with coconut and chopped pecans in a wooden bowlFirst, we snack on fruit and veggies more often now. So many items in the produce department make perfect snacks - baby carrots, apples, bananas, oranges, etc.

    Second, I add extra fruits and vegetables to our meals when I can. Meals like this Overnight Crock Pot Carrot Cake Oatmeal are the perfect place to add a little extra produce to the meal.

    This slow cooker oatmeal is rich and creamy thanks to the combination of the almond milk and the coconut milk. It's also full of good-for-you ingredients like oats, carrots, and raisins.

    Best of all, it tastes delicious! The crock pot oatmeal has the spices and flavors of a slice of carrot cake, but it comes in a much healthier form. So, this oatmeal is a perfect way to keep those new year goals.

    More crock pot oatmeal recipes!

    • Slow Cooker Overnight Pecan Pie Oatmeal
    • Overnight Crock Pot Banana Bread Oatmeal
    • Overnight Crock Pot German Chocolate Oatmeal

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    Overnight Crock Pot Carrot Cake Oatmeal

    Overnight Crock Pot Carrot Cake Oatmeal

    Overnight Crock Pot Carrot Cake Oatmeal is an easy, healthy slow cooker breakfast recipe that cooks while you sleep! 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 6 hours
    Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 184kcal
    Author: Kate @ I Heart Eating

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup steel cut oats
    • 2 cups Almond Milk
    • 2 cups Coconut Milk
    • 1 cup finely grated carrot
    • ½ cup golden raisins
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • Brown Sugar
    • Coconut Flakes
    • Chopped Pecans

    Instructions

    • Lightly grease the inside of 2 quart slow cooker.
    • Add steel cut oats to the slow cooker.
    • Stir almond milk, coconut milk, raisins, carrot, and spices together.
    • Pour almond milk mixture over oats.
    • Cover, and cook on low for 6-8 hours. 
    • Serve topped with brown sugar, coconut flakes, and chopped pecans.

    Notes

    1. I use the type of coconut milk that comes in a carton in the refrigerated section.
    2. Nutrition facts are estimates.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 3565IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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    Kate got her first cookbook when she was five years old, and she hasn't stopped cooking since then! Her delicious recipes have been featured on Food Network, MSN, Better Homes & Gardens, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and more. When she's not cooking or baking, she can be found on her mini farm with her husband and her five kids.

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    Comments

    1. Rachel

      September 26, 2020 at 6:43 pm

      If I only have canned coconut milk, can I use that or just use 4 cups of almond?

      Reply
      • Kate

        October 05, 2020 at 3:39 pm

        I think that canned coconut milk will work. You could also use all almond milk, if you prefer.

        Reply
    2. Sonya Kramer

      January 29, 2019 at 10:14 am

      Do you think you could double or triple this recipe for a large group and have it still come out fine?

      Reply
      • Kate

        January 29, 2019 at 9:59 pm

        I think so. I think that it may work, but I'm just not sure if you would need to increase the cook time or not. Good luck!

        Reply
    3. Danielle Pitt

      August 16, 2018 at 9:36 am

      Are there substitutes to lower the carb content? We are trying to follow a more keto friendly diet, but 32 grams of card is my max for the day and that is 1 serving.

      Reply
      • Kate

        August 16, 2018 at 1:32 pm

        That's a hard one because most of the carbs come from the oats. I'm not sure how it would work to sub a lower carb grain like quinoa, but maybe that would work.

        Reply
      • Brianna

        August 03, 2021 at 3:55 pm

        Can you reheat leftovers? Also what brand of coconut milk do you use?

        Reply
        • Kate

          August 05, 2021 at 11:07 pm

          You can. I just rewarm the oatmeal in the microwave. I use the Silk refrigerated coconut milk.

          Reply
    4. Caroline

      May 15, 2018 at 1:40 pm

      5 stars
      Warm, filling, and healthy! Can't beat that!

      Reply
      • Kate

        May 15, 2018 at 11:09 pm

        Absolutely! Thank you!

        Reply
    5. Melanie Feuerman

      May 07, 2018 at 1:00 pm

      Can maple syrup be used in place of the brown sugar?

      Reply
      • Kate

        May 07, 2018 at 1:04 pm

        Absolutely! The brown sugar just adds sweetness, so you could use maple syrup, coconut sugar, honey, or any other sweetener.

        Reply
    6. Cheryl

      June 19, 2017 at 6:58 pm

      How many servings does this make with only one cup of oatmeal added? Thinking one or two? Can't wait to try it but have a family of four.

      Reply
      • Kate

        June 19, 2017 at 8:13 pm

        Actually, you should get more like 6-8 servings. =) The steel cut oats absorb the liquid and really expand while they're cooking. I have a family of 5, and this easily feeds us. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    7. Carol

      February 01, 2017 at 9:29 am

      About how many servings does this make?

      Reply
      • Kate

        February 01, 2017 at 10:16 am

        You should get about 6-8 servings.

        Reply
    8. Jamie

      February 01, 2017 at 7:04 am

      Do you add the raisins to the crockpot or are they a topping?

      Reply
      • Kate

        February 01, 2017 at 10:13 am

        I added them in (and updated the recipe to reflect that). I like that they soften while they're in the crock pot. If you wanted to, you could certainly just add them at the end as a topping instead.

        Reply
    9. cakespy

      January 28, 2017 at 7:02 am

      I love everything about it: the cleverness, the deliciousness, and the easy-to-make aspect!

      Reply
      • Kate

        January 29, 2017 at 10:36 am

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    10. Stephanie @ Velez Delights

      January 25, 2017 at 9:39 am

      OMG!!! This is just mouth-watering!!!

      Reply
      • Kate

        January 25, 2017 at 1:52 pm

        Thank you!!

        Reply

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