Vegan Birthday Cake Overnight Oats
The easiest healthy birthday cake overnight oats recipe filled with sweetness and topped with rainbow sprinkles. You will love this simple, quick, no bake breakfast recipe!
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Vanilla Protein Birthday Cake Overnight Oats
Good morning friends! Today I am back with a new oatmeal recipe. This is an overnight oats recipe packed with sweetness and flavor. I made birthday cake overnight oats by using about ten simple ingredients.
Now, I know that not everyone likes overnight oats, but I personally really enjoy them. The thick and creamy texture is absolute perfection. But what makes these overnight oats “birthday cake” flavored? Well, this recipe starts with a sweet oatmeal base that includes banana and pure maple syrup. However, it is the addition of rainbow sprinkles and vanilla protein powder which combine to give this oatmeal recipe a true “vanilla birthday cake” flavor. Plus, the protein powder helps the consistency come out ultra creamy.
I also topped my birthday cake overnight oats off with more rainbow sprinkles and some creamy peanut butter. If you want to make your overnight oats even sweeter, you can add another drizzle of pure maple syrup on top.
If I had to choose the one thing I love most about oatmeal, it would probably be the fact that it’s an easily customizable dish. You always have the ability to switch up your toppings and add-ins to create a completely new and unique oatmeal flavor.
Now, let’s go over some quick things to note for this birthday cake overnight oats recipe. Then, we can take a look at the list of ingredients you will need to make your overnight oats.
Making Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds
I always make my overnight oats with chia seeds because they absorb some of the liquid and help everything bind together nicely. They are also an awesome plant based ingredient that is packed with fiber, protein, etc. They may be small, but they truly are mighty.
There are a few other easy ways you can incorporate chia seeds into plant based meals and snack. For example, you can throw them into a smoothie, pancake batter, or even use them to make chia pudding. Now that we’ve discussed the topic of chia seeds, let’s take a look at the full list of ingredients you will need for this vanilla birthday cake overnight oats recipe.
Vegan Birthday Cake Overnight Oats – Ingredients
- Quick Oats – The oats are the first essential ingredient you will need to make any overnight oats recipe. To make this recipe gluten free, use your favorite gluten free oats.
- Ripe Mashed Banana – The ripe mashed banana adds natural sweetness and moisture to this overnight oats recipe. It tastes delicious with all of the other ingredients.
- Vegan Vanilla Protein Powder – This ingredient adds that classic vanilla cake flavor to your oatmeal base. You can use any protein powder you like, but I used the Orgain Simple protein powder in the creamy vanilla flavor.
- Chia Seeds – The chia seeds are a key ingredient which absorbs some of the liquid. They also act as a binding agent in this recipe.
- Rainbow Sprinkles – The rainbow sprinkles add sweetness and color to this birthday cake overnight oatmeal recipe.
- Nut Milk – The nut milk acts as the essential source of liquid for this recipe. It adds creaminess and flavor to the overnight oats. I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk, but you can use whichever nut milk you have on hand or enjoy most.
- Pure Maple Syrup – The pure maple syrup adds sweetness and flavor to this overnight oats recipe. You can also drizzle more syrup on top of your oatmeal for even more sweetness.
- Creamy Peanut Butter – The creamy peanut butter adds richness and flavor to this recipe. It is used as a topping for your oatmeal. You can sub another nut/seed butter if desired.
- Vegan Whipped Cream – The vegan whipped cream is another fun topping for the overnight oats. It adds sweetness and creaminess to the recipe.
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Vegan Vanilla Birthday Cake Protein Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 1/2 small ripe banana (mashed)
- 1 tbsp vegan vanilla protein powder (I used Orgain Simple in the creamy vanilla flavor)
- 1/2 tbsp rainbow sprinkles (plus more for topping)
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp nut milk
- 1 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 tbsp pure maple syrup (plus more for topping)
- vegan whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Add the oats, chia seeds, and vanilla protein powder to a large mixing bowl.
- Mix to combine thoroughly.
- Add in the mashed banana, nut milk, and pure maple syrup, and mix again.
- Gently mix in the rainbow sprinkles.
- Transfer the mixture to a mason jar and screw the lid on tightly.
- Place the mixture in the refrigerator overnight to set.
- When you're ready to eat your oats, transfer them to a serving dish.
- Top your oats with the peanut butter, vegan whipped cream, more rainbow sprinkles, and more pure maple syrup if desired.
- Dig in and enjoy!
Notes
I hope you all enjoy this simple and delicious vegan overnight oats recipe. I tried to keep the ingredients super simple and budget friendly. This recipe is great for busy workdays, as you can easily meal prep it and store it in the refrigerator until you are ready to eat it for breakfast the next morning. As per usual, I will be back with another blog post very soon. I hope you all have an amazing week!
-Alyssa 🙂
