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C. Motter Cindy

Cake Batter Overnight Oats

A nostalgic and indulgent breakfast inspired by the sweet memory of licking the cake batter spoon. These creamy, pudding-like oats are made with simple pantry staples and full of vanilla and almond extract for that classic birthday cake flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
  • 1 tbsp Chia Seeds
  • 1 pinch Salt
Liquid and Aromatics
  • 0.67 cup Milk of Choice Choose dairy or plant-based
  • 0.25 cup Greek Yogurt Use coconut yogurt for vegan version
  • 1 tsp Maple Syrup or Honey
  • 0.5 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 drop Almond Extract
Toppings
  • 1 tsp Rainbow Sprinkles

Equipment

  • Wide Mouth Mason Jar
  • - Measuring spoons
  • Long Spoon for Stirring

Method
 

Prepare the Oats
  1. In a wide mouth mason jar, combine the oats, chia seeds, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Add the milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the jar.
  3. Stir thoroughly with a long spoon to ensure all ingredients are well combined and no dry pockets of oats remain.
  4. Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles for visual appeal and a touch of nostalgia.
  5. Seal the jar tightly and place it in the refrigerator to soak for at least 6 hours, or overnight (8-12 hours) for optimal texture.
  6. In the morning, give the oats a good stir. Adjust consistency by adding more milk if desired. Taste and add extra sweetener if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 12gFat: 8g

Notes

For a high protein version, add a scoop of vanilla protein powder. For chocolate lovers, blend in a teaspoon of cocoa powder. These oats will stay fresh for up to 5 days in the fridge. Freeze portions for up to 3 months. Reheat in microwave in 30-second intervals and add more milk if needed.
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