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Cake Batter Overnight Oats

A delightful and healthy breakfast inspired by birthday cake, featuring creamy oats with the nostalgic flavor of funfetti cake batter and colorful sprinkles.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 cups 2 cups milk, any kind works
  • 1 cup 1 cup Greek yogurt, vanilla or plain
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp dry yellow cake mix, heat treated if needed
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp maple syrup, adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp butter or almond extract, optional
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp sprinkles, rainbow jimmies
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp chia seeds, optional for thickening

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • - Whisk
  • Air-tight containers or jars

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and optional butter or almond extract. Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
  2. Add the rolled oats, dry cake mix, and optional chia seeds to the wet mixture. Stir until the oats are coated and everything is just combined.
  3. Gently fold in the sprinkles to keep their colors vibrant.
  4. Transfer the mixture into air-tight jars or containers. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the oats to soften and flavors to meld.
  5. Serve chilled, adjusting consistency with more milk if needed, and top with additional sprinkles or fresh berries.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 5g

Notes

Heat treat the cake mix by spreading it on a baking sheet and baking at 350°F for 5 minutes if concerned about raw ingredients. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. For thicker oats, add more chia seeds; for thinner, stir in extra milk.
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