I have a feeling I will be making these Birthday Cake Overnight Oats a lot more often than just on my birthday! They’re sweet, yet not overpowering, colorful without the dye, and high in protein to help keep you full through all the birthday morning celebrations. These fun and festive overnight oats can be prepped ahead for a birthday week and enjoyed day after day, so the party never ends. Make them for a friend, or enjoy yourself for a sweet treat, whether it’s your b-day or not! Switch it up and enjoy ’em warm, swap in your favorite nut butter, or try with chocolate protein powder for a chocolate cake flavor! This recipe was inspired by my own birthday and included in week 1 of the May Meal Prep Plan.

jar of birthday cake overnight oats topped with yogurt and sprinkles and cashew butter

overhead shot of ingredients including oats, sprinkles, milk, vanilla, chia seeds, and more

birthday cake overnight oats ingredient notes:

Sprinkles: These are really just for fun, but how can you skip out on this festive pop of color? I love these ones that are dye-free, soy-free, gluten-free, and vegan!

Cashew Butter: I wanted something milder than a peanut or almond butter here, however you can use whatever kind of nut butter you have on hand! Or omit and opt for additional maple syrup or a honey topping.

Gluten-free Rolled Oats: They’re the star of any overnight oats recipe, and for good reason. Rolled oats are packed with fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals, making them a breakfast superfood! I like to use rolled oats because they absorb the milk and other liquids, without becoming mushy in the fridge throughout the week, making them perfect for easy, prep-ahead, on-the-go breakfasts!

Chia Seeds: Our lovely little addition to all my overnight oats recipes, however you can always omit and opt for an additional 1/2 cup of oats. Chia seeds help kick off your day with an additional boost of Omega-3 and fiber, keeping you fuller longer.

Vanilla Protein Powder: This is what helps keep overnight oats filling, and gives a nice birthday cake flavor boost. My favorite is this one made without artificial sweeteners, but you can also use a vegan protein powder if you prefer.

Pure Maple Syrup: Maple syrup is well-known in my recipes as my go-to sweetener alternative, however you can always use what you have on hand like honey or coconut sugar. I prefer the nuttiness that maple syrup brings to an overnight oats dish and find that it helps the chia seeds and oats bind to their liquids better than a raw sugar option.

oats, protein powder, salt, chia seeds and sprinkles in a bowl

mixture added to jars with additional sprinkles on top before going to chill for 6 hours

Birthday CAke OVernight OAts

Recipe by Jenn Lueke

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Servings

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servings

Prep time

minutes

Chill time

hours

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Ingredients

2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
1 scoop (50g) vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles, additional for topping if desired
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 1/2 cups milk of choice
1 tablespoon cashew butter (can substitute almond butter or sunflower butter), additional for drizzling on top if desired
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups low-fat or whole milk Greek yogurt, for serving (can substitute dairy-free yogurt)

Directions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, protein powder, chia seeds, sprinkles, and salt.
Whisk in the milk, cashew butter, maple syrup, almond extract, and vanilla extract until combined.
Dividing evenly, spoon the oat mixture into four 10- or 12-ounce lidded containers and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
For serving, top each jar with 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt, plus a drizzle of cashew butter and sprinkles (if desired).

Notes

Store it: Refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 4 days.
Make it warm: If you prefer warm oats, prepare a single serving of oats. Divide the other ingredients by four, and add the measurements to your bowl. Option to omit the chia seeds if you follow this method, or let the chia seeds soak up some liquid before eating.
Chia seeds: Omit if desired, add an additional ½ cup of oats to accommodate.