These Birthday Cake Overnight Oats are a fun little twist on the classic Overnight Oat recipe. This recipe contains healthy fats, protein, and is full of fibre from the oats and chia seeds. Your little one will love this fun breakfast!
Save this recipe!
Enter your email and I'll send it straight to your inbox. Plus you'll receive new recipes and feeding tips from me each week!
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. I am only an affiliate to brands that I use myself and truly believe in and align with. I will let you know further down in the article where the affiliate link is, and you can read more here on my Disclosures, Disclaimer and Privacy Page.
Of course these oats are a great option if it is your little one's birthday, but they also can be offered anytime you want to make breakfast a little more exciting!
Why You'll Love These Birthday Cake Overnight Oats
- Birthday Cake Flavour but Healthy: Your little one (and you!) will love this fun taste that reminds us of a beloved birthday cake. But the best part is, they contain protein, healthy fats, and are full of fibre from the oats and chia seeds!
- Quick and Easy Prep: Perfect for busy mornings! Simply mix the ingredients the night before and wake up to a ready-to-eat, delicious breakfast.
- Kid-Approved and Customizable: Toddlers and kids will love the festive sprinkles, and you can easily adapt it to be dairy-free if needed.
Table of Contents
Ingredients
- whole rolled oats
- coconut milk
- vanilla yogurt (plain or vanilla, full fat yogurt or full fat Greek yogurt all work)
- maple syrup
- chia seeds
- almond extract
- vanilla
- sprinkles (optional but encouraged!)
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Add all ingredients into a mason jar or sealable container.
Stir to combine ingredients.
Seal jar and place in fridge for at least two hours or overnight.
Add some sprinkles on top and serve!
Hint: For overnight oats, whole old fashioned rolled oats work best so that the consistency of the oats don't get too soggy. Steel cut oats are too firm, and are best saved for cooking with heat for a long duration.
Substitutions
- Gluten-free - Oats are naturally gluten-free but there is risk of contamination with other foods that contain gluten. If you want these to be 100% gluten-free, look for "Certified Gluten-free" oats.
- Dairy-free - Swap the Greek yogurt for a plant-based yogurt.
Variations
For other variations, check out my Applesauce Overnight Oats!
Equipment
I love using mason jars for overnight oats but any sealable container will work. We are also loving these colourful fun mason jars from Elk and Friends! (affiliate link)
Storage
Overnight oats can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Top tip
Use a full-fat coconut milk rather than a coconut milk plant-based beverage. There is a big difference! The canned coconut milk creates a much creamier consistency and richer taste for this recipe.
FAQ
What else can I use instead of coconut milk?
Are overnight oats a healthy option for toddlers?
Recipe
Birthday Cake Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats (not quick oats!)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ½ cup plain or vanilla yogurt regular full fat or full fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tsps maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon sprinkles (split up) optional but encouraged!
Instructions
- In a medium size bowl, add all of the ingredients and half the sprinkles. Stir to combine.
- Pour into a sealable container or portion out into two mason jars.
- Right before serving, sprinkle remaining sprinkles on top. Enjoy!
Save this recipe!
Enter your email and I'll send it straight to your inbox. Plus you'll receive new recipes and feeding tips from me each week!
Related
Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:
Sarah Lea says
Absolutely the ability to spoil our babes while still sneaking in fruit and fibre! Love your recipes!!!