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Birthday Cake Overnight Oats Recipe

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  • Author: Ella
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 generous portions 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This Birthday Cake Overnight Oats recipe is a fun, festive, and nutritious breakfast option that combines creamy rolled oats with almond milk, chia seeds, and a delightful blend of vanilla and almond extracts to mimic the flavor of birthday cake. Enhanced with optional almond butter and colorful sprinkles, these overnight oats offer a creamy, pudding-like texture after setting overnight, making them an easy, make-ahead meal perfect for busy mornings or celebratory vibes.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of your choice)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • Pinch of salt

Flavor and Sweeteners

  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract

Optional Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons all-natural almond butter or cashew butter
  • 2 tablespoons sprinkles (vegan sprinkles recommended)

Instructions

  1. Combine the Base Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl or jar, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, and a pinch of salt to form the foundational mixture that provides fiber and essential nutrients.
  2. Add the Liquid Components: Pour in the almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract. These ingredients impart the signature birthday cake flavor to the oats.
  3. Incorporate the Nut Butter (Optional): Add almond or cashew butter if using, whisking thoroughly to distribute it evenly for added creaminess and richness.
  4. Mix Everything Together: Stir all ingredients vigorously until combined, ensuring no clumps remain and chia seeds are evenly dispersed throughout the mixture.
  5. Add the Festive Touch: Fold in most of the sprinkles, keeping some aside for topping. The sprinkles provide a colorful, crunchy element reminiscent of birthday cake.
  6. Chill and Set: Transfer the mixture to individual jars or containers, cover tightly, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to let the oats absorb the liquid and soften to a creamy consistency.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Before eating, stir the oats well, top with the remaining sprinkles, and enjoy your festive breakfast directly from the jar or in a bowl.

Notes

  • If you prefer smoother oats, blend half of the oats into flour before mixing.
  • Add chopped nuts or coconut flakes with sprinkles for extra texture.
  • Experiment with different extracts like coconut or rum, or add cocoa powder for a chocolate twist.
  • Top with fresh berries, Greek yogurt, crushed graham crackers, or a drizzle of nut butter for variety.
  • Use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free diets and vegan sprinkles to keep it plant-based.
  • Adjust sweetness by tasting before adding extra maple syrup, considering sugar content in sprinkles.
  • If overnight oats are too thick after chilling, stir in a splash more milk; if too thin, add ground flaxseed or more chia seeds next time.
  • Overnight oats keep fresh up to 5 days refrigerated in airtight containers.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: birthday cake overnight oats, overnight oats recipe, vegan breakfast, chia seeds oats, healthy breakfast, make-ahead oats, almond butter oats

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