Enjoy healthy birthday cake every day with these high protein birthday cake overnight oats! They’re creamy and sweet with colorful sprinkles to make any day feel special! {Gluten-free, dairy-free, & high protein}
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Birthday Cake Overnight Oats Recipe
Whether you’re looking for a healthy treat to celebrate your special day or can’t get enough of that vanilla cake batter flavor, you’ll love these birthday cake protein oats!
They take you right back to childhood yet are loaded with 25g of protein to fuel your day. Make up a batch for an easy make ahead breakfast for the week!
Why We Love These Cake Batter Overnight Oats
- Delicious: With notes of vanilla and almond, this creamy birthday cake oatmeal honestly tastes like a classic white cake covered in sprinkles. So good!
- Perfect for meal prep: Make a double or triple batch for an easy breakfast loaded with simple ingredients for those busy mornings.
- Healthy: Although real birthday cake might not be the most nutritious option for breakfast, this overnight oats recipe is high in protein and lower in sugar for a satisfying fibre and protein-rich birthday breakfast.
Ingredient Notes
- Rolled oats: I prefer old fashioned oats in my overnight oat recipes as they don’t get soggy but soften just enough.
- Chia seeds: Chia seeds will absorb excess moisture, giving this easy recipe a great texture. Plus, they’re high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
- Unsweetened almond milk: Use your favorite type of milk, like soy milk, oat milk or coconut milk. Look for an unsweetened version.
- Nut butter: For a creamy texture and filling fats, add cashew butter, almond butter or peanut butter.
- Vanilla protein powder: You’ll need four tablespoons of your favourite protein powder for two servings.
- Vanilla extract: A little splash of vanilla is a great way to make these oats taste like dessert.
- Almond extract: The nuttiness from almond extract will go a long way to get that birthday cake flavor!
- Sprinkles: No birthday cake is complete without rainbow sprinkles! Add a few extra sprinkles on top for fun.
- Real maple syrup: This is optional for additional sweetness. I don’t typically add any as I find the protein powder and sprinkles add sufficient sweetness, however you can add a little if desired.
How to Make Birthday Cake Oats – Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, add oats, chia seeds, almond milk, cashew butter, vanilla protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Fold in sprinkles until evenly distributed.
- Cover and place in fridge for at least 4 hours, but ideally 8-10 hours.
- Mix in an extra splash of almond milk before serving, if desired.
- Divide mixture between two jars or bowls. Top with additional sprinkles if desired.
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Recipe Tips:
- If you’re looking to avoid artificial food dyes, you can purchase natural sprinkles that use colours and flavours derived from edible plants instead.
- If you prefer to skip the sprinkles altogether, you can still make cake batter overnight oats using chunks of chocolate and/or chopped nuts. Feel free to get creative with the add-ins!
- Be sure to use vanilla protein powder that you enjoy the flavour of, since this will act as the primary flavour and source of sweetness in these overnight oats.
- Depending on what type of protein powder you use, you may need to mix in some additional milk after the oats have been sitting overnight. Vegan protein powders in particular tend to absorb more liquid and result in thicker overnights oats.
Recipe FAQs
Technically, you can use instant oats for your overnight oats, but you’ll likely end up with a mushy mess. Both instant and rolled oats are steamed to turn them into the oat flakes we know and love.
Instant oats are processed even more, which is what makes it possible to prepare them so quickly. They will absorb way too much milk and lose their structure, becoming an unpleasant mush. It’s best to stick with rolled oats. You can also use steel cut oats, but they may be chewier and take longer to hydrate fully.
My favorite protein powder is from Genuine Health. It’s entirely plant-based and vegan, with its protein coming from 5 different plant-based sources: peas, sprouted brown rice, alfalfa, hemp, and potato protein isolate. This combination has a great flavour.
Plus, it’s high in branch-chain amino acids (BCAAs), which help your body recover. Each serving has 20 grams of protein and only 5g of carbohydrates with 0 sugar. We love the vanilla flavour and use it in many recipes and smoothies! That being said, you can choose whichever protein powder you enjoy.
Since we use plant milk and vegan protein powder, this birthday cake overnight oats recipe is entirely dairy-free and vegan. If you sub in regular cow’s milk and a whey protein powder, then this recipe will contain dairy.
Storage Guidelines
Overnight oats are a perfect make-ahead meal for a quick weekday breakfast! They last well for about 2-3 days before they become too soft. Store them in an airtight container, like small mason jars, for best results.
Optional Toppings
Top these birthday cake overnight oats with your favourite add-ins for a little crunch and extra flavor!
- Fresh fruit like sliced bananas or berries
- Coconut flakes
- Chocolate chips
- Chopped nuts
- Whipped cream
- Greek yogurt (to enhance the creamy texture)
How to Eat Overnight Oats
Did you know you don’t have to heat overnight oats? This cake batter overnight oatmeal recipe can be enjoyed hot or cold. To enjoy it cold, grab a spoon and stir to enjoy the creamy consistency and yummy flavours.
You can also heat the oats with a splash of milk. Either pop them in the microwave for 3-4 minutes (stirring occasionally) or heat them in a saucepan over medium heat. The end result will be warm, creamy, and you’ll be able to taste each of the delicious flavors you added to each jar.
Recipe Variations
- Baked Birthday Cake Oats: Stir in one egg then bake the oats in a greased baking dish at 350 degrees until firm on top. Serve with whipped cream and fresh fruit.
- Lemon Cake: Replace the almond extract with lemon extract for a bright, summery flavour.
- Birthday Cake Overnight Oats Smoothie: Empty the jar straight into your blender and add extra almond milk. Blend until creamy for a quick breakfast loaded with healthy ingredients you can enjoy on the go!
More Tasty Overnight Oats Recipes
- Tropical Overnight Oats
- Blueberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
- Pumpkin Protein Overnight Oats
- Peach Pie Overnight Oats
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Birthday Cake Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 3/4 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons cashew butter or almond butter
- 4 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons sprinkles plus extra for sprinkling on top
Optional Add-Ins
- Maple syrup for additional sweetness
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, add oats, chia seeds, almond milk, cashew butter, vanilla protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Fold in sprinkles until evenly distributed.
- Cover and place in fridge for at least 4 hours, but ideally 8-10 hours.
- Mix in an extra splash of almond milk before serving, if desired.
- Divide mixture between two jars or bowls. Top with additional sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- If you’re looking to avoid artificial food dyes, you can purchase natural sprinkles that use colours and flavours derived from edible plants instead.
- If you prefer to skip the sprinkles altogether, you can still make cake batter overnight oats using chunks of chocolate and/or chopped nuts. Feel free to get creative with the add-ins!
- Be sure to use vanilla protein powder that you enjoy the flavour of, since this will act as the primary flavour and source of sweetness in these overnight oats.
- Depending on what type of protein powder you use, you may need to mix in some additional milk after the oats have been sitting overnight. Vegan protein powders in particular tend to absorb more liquid and result in thicker overnights oats.
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