May 23, 2024

Vegan Birthday Cake Overnight Oats

Name: Vegan Birthday Cake Overnight Oats
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 245 min
Ingredients: ¾ cup Non-dairy Milk; 1 Tablespoon Almond Butter; ¼ teaspoon Almond Extract; ½ cup Old Fashioned Oats; 1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds; 1 scoop Vanilla Vegan Protein Powder; 1 Tablespoon Rainbow Sprinkles

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Sweeten up your morning routine with these filling and flavorful Vegan Birthday Cake Overnight Oats. Made with vanilla vegan protein powder and a handful of pantry staple ingredients, these overnight oats make the perfect treat for any day.

A top down photo of sprinkle covered vegan overnight oats with vanilla protein powder on a white counter with a gold spoon to the left.

With the weather warming up, my desire to crank on the oven and stove are hitting an all time low. Unfortunately this doesn’t change the fact that despite my lack of interest in cooking a warm meal, my family still wants to eat.

To rectify this issue I have been working on ways to make meals without the stove and oven to keep my kitchen cool and reduce the number of dishes I am standing over the sink cleaning after each meal.

Some of the heavy hitters making the rounds in our kitchen include air fryer egg bites, cereal (classic), and overnight oats. From peanut butter based to sprinkle studded our kitchen has seen them all!

Why We Love Birthday Cake Overnight Oats

These sweet and flavor packed overnight oats make the perfect busy morning treat. Simply whip up a batch the night before and enjoy the fruits of your very minimal labor the next morning. Some other reasons we make these birthday cake overnight oats on repeat include:

Flavorful– The almond extract gives these overnight oats a cake like flavor and the boost of rainbow sprinkles makes them a fun treat everyone will enjoy.
Protein Packed– An added boost of vanilla protein powder keeps these vegan overnight oats filling for your busy mornings.
Easy– No fancy steps here, simply mix and chill for the ultimate treat.

A top down photo of a glass mason jar with vegan birthday cake overnight oats before mixing on a white counter.

Vegan Changes to Overnight Oats

There are two ingredients you will want to keep in mind when you make these vegan overnight oats.

Vegan Vanilla Protein Powder– Make sure you are using a plant-based protein powder. I used Orgain’s Vanilla Protein for this recipe.
Non-Dairy Milk– Any plant-based milk works well in this recipe. Personally I used almond milk to keep the calories lower but whatever you have on hand should do the trick!

How to Make Vegan Birthday Cake Overnight Oats

Ingredients You’ll Need

Non-dairy milk– I used almond milk in this recipe but any unflavored non-dairy milk you prefer works well.
Almond butter– Adds a boost of healthy fat and creaminess to the overnight oats. You can also use cashew butter if you want, just a mild flavored nut butter to add some creaminess.
Almond extract– Just a splash of almond extract gives these birthday cake overnight oats that cakey flavor.
Oatmeal– I suggest using old fashioned oats. They will hold their shape better in the soaking process.
Chia seeds– For a little fiber and filler.
Protein Powder– A vegan vanilla protein powder, like Orgain’s Vanilla Protein, works great!
Rainbow Sprinkles– The tube/rod shaped sprinkles work best. I would avoid using nonpareils as they don’t hold their color and will result in a color bled mess.

Ingredients for vegan birthday cake overnight oats in bowls on a white counter with a pink dish towel to the left.

Step-by-Step Directions for Birthday Cake Overnight Oats

Mix wet ingredients: In a 16 ounce mason jar mix together non-dairy milk, almond butter, and almond extract until smooth.
Stir in dry ingredients: Next add oatmeal, chia seeds, and protein powder. Mix to evenly distribute.

A glass mason jar with non-dairy milk, almond butter, and almond extract mixed together with a mini whisk on a white counter.

A glass mason jar with the ingredients for vegan birthday cake overnight oats before mixing together on a white counter with a pink dish towel.

Sprinkles!: After the oatmeal is mixed in, stir in rainbow sprinkles to evenly distribute.
Chill: Secure a lid on the mason jar and refrigerate overnight.
Enjoy: When you are ready to enjoy, simply remove from the refrigerator and dive in!

A glass mason jar with vegan birthday cake overnight oats mixed together with a mini whisk on a white counter.

A glass jar of birthday cake overnight oats after sitting overnight on a white counter.

Helpful Kitchen Tools

When you are ready to whip up a batch of these birthday cake overnight oats, here are some kitchen tools you might find helpful along the way.

Mason Jars– Used for mixing, storing, and serving these easy overnight oats.
Mini Whisk-Great for mixing up the ingredients in the mason jar.
Vanilla Protein– I have Orgain Vegan Protein Powder on subscribe and save and use it just about every day.

Storage Tips for Birthday Cake Overnight Oats

To store birthday cake overnight oats:

Close lid tightly
Place in the refrigerator
Chill at least 4 hours
Keep for up to 5 days in advance

A gold spoon sticking out of the top of a white bowl filled with vegan overnight oats topped with sprinkles.

These easy and healthy overnight oats are great served cold and as is but if you are looking to boost the flavors, here are a few serving suggestions you might want to consider:

Top with fresh fruits like banana, cherries, raspberries for extra flavor.
Sprinkle with crisp granola to give it a little crunch.
Add toppings like almond slivers or unsweetened coconut flakes.

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If you tried this vegan birthday cake overnight oats recipe please let me know in the comments below!

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