Birthday Cake Overnight Oats
These birthday cake overnight oats are vegan, gluten-free, and made with healthy ingredients. No yogurt is needed for these oats to have a thick, creamy texture. They have such a delicious cake batter flavor that is irresistible! This recipe is so easy to make and you can enjoy the oats for breakfast all week long.
Equipment
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl
- 1 Mixing Spoon
- Plastic Wrap or Aluminum Foil for covering the oats
- 2 Jars or Bowls for serving
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups gluten-free old-fashioned oats or rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk or other plant milk
- 2 tablespoons natural creamy almond butter or cashew butter
- 2 tablespoons 100% pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon pure almond extract or butter extract
- 3 tablespoons sprinkles I use rainbow Jimmies
Optional Toppings
- coconut whipped cream
- sprinkles
- fresh berries
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the gluten-free oats, chia seeds, flaxseed, and salt until combined.1 ½ cups gluten-free old-fashioned oats, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Add the almond milk, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the bowl. Stir vigorously until all ingredients are well-incorporated.1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk, 2 tablespoons natural creamy almond butter, 2 tablespoons 100% pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon pure almond extract
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Place in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to thicken.
- Remove the oatmeal from the fridge and gently stir in the sprinkles. Transfer the oatmeal to small jars or bowls for serving.3 tablespoons sprinkles
- Top the overnight oats with coconut whipped cream and additional sprinkles, if desired. Enjoy!coconut whipped cream, sprinkles, fresh berries
Notes
Store leftover oats in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
It's best to store oatmeal without toppings. Add toppings right before serving to keep things fresh.
See the full blog post for notes on ingredient substitutions and flavor variations.