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Cake Batter Overnight Oats are a sweet and healthier make-ahead breakfast. Hearty oats, Greek yogurt, and milk combine with the classic taste of cake batter, in oatmeal form. Whether you like your oats hot or straight from the fridge, this easy breakfast will fuel you all morning long!

Cake Batter Overnight Oats are a sweet and healthier make-ahead breakfast. Hearty oats, Greek yogurt, and milk combine with the classic taste of cake batter, in oatmeal form. Whether you like your oats hot or straight from the fridge, this easy breakfast will fuel you all morning long!

It’s Thursday.

One day closer to Friday, but we’re not quite there yet.

So, I thought you could use a little sweet, but healthier, dish to brighten up your week.

If you’ve been hanging around here long enough, then you may already know that funfetti or cake batter anything is a winner in my book. But, since it’s been way too long since I’ve shared those flavors with you, I thought I would redeem myself, starting with an easy breakfast.

Cake Batter Overnight Oats are a sweet and healthier make-ahead breakfast. Hearty oats, Greek yogurt, and milk combine with the classic taste of cake batter, in oatmeal form. Whether you like your oats hot or straight from the fridge, this easy breakfast will fuel you all morning long!

Cake Batter Overnight Oats are a sweet and healthier make-ahead breakfast. Hearty oats, Greek yogurt, and milk combine with the classic taste of cake batter, in oatmeal form. Whether you like your oats hot or straight from the fridge, this easy breakfast will fuel you all morning long!

If you have a sweet spot for cake batter treats, then these Cake Batter Overnight Oats will keep you coming back for more. Smooth, creamy, and packed with flavor, these are the ultimate overnight oats.

And I know my overnight oats! From this Pumpkin Pie version, to those Blueberry French Toast Overnight Oats, to these Strawberry Nutella ones, I think it’s safe to say that I’m no stranger to experimenting with flavors.

And the secret to the cake batter taste? Butter extract!

The first time I heard of butter extract, I was a little (ok, a lot) skeptical of its powers. I mean, why would anyone want to use an extract in place of butter?! But, after experimenting with it a little, I loved the subtle hint of buttery goodness it added to cakes, cupcakes, and even waffles…without the extra calories of regular butter!

Cake Batter Overnight Oats are a sweet and healthier make-ahead breakfast. Hearty oats, Greek yogurt, and milk combine with the classic taste of cake batter, in oatmeal form. Whether you like your oats hot or straight from the fridge, this easy breakfast will fuel you all morning long!

Besides the deliciously sweet taste of these Cake Batter Overnight Oats, they’re also fun to look at. Sprinkles makes everything better, right?

And if you’re in the mood, top these oats with a touch of whipped cream, just for that true “cake batter” experience. Trust me…it’s worth it!

Some tips to remember:

  • A little goes a long way! Start out with using 1/4 teaspoon of butter extract. If the taste isn’t strong enough, add a splash more…but not too much, otherwise it will be overpowering.
  • I used approximately 1 tablespoon of sugar to sweeten these oats. However, honey or maple syrup would work well, too.

So if you’re an overnight oats lover like I am, then these Cake Batter Overnight Oats will make a tasty (and healthier!) breakfast or mid-morning snack!

Cake Batter Overnight Oats are a sweet and healthier make-ahead breakfast. Hearty oats, Greek yogurt, and milk combine with the classic taste of cake batter, in oatmeal form. Whether you like your oats hot or straight from the fridge, this easy breakfast will fuel you all morning long!

Looking for more breakfast recipes? I’ve got you covered!

Cake Batter Overnight Oats are a sweet and healthier make-ahead breakfast. Hearty oats, Greek yogurt, and milk combine with the classic taste of cake batter, in oatmeal form. Whether you like your oats hot or straight from the fridge, this easy breakfast will fuel you all morning long!
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Cake Batter Overnight Oats

Cake Batter Overnight Oats are a sweet and healthier make-ahead breakfast. Hearty oats, Greek yogurt, and milk combine with the classic taste of cake batter, in oatmeal form. Whether you like your oats hot or straight from the fridge, this easy breakfast will fuel you all morning long!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword easy breakfast, overnight oats recipe
Prep Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 389kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup milk any kind
  • 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar honey or maple syrup may be used instead
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon butter extract
  • 2 tablespoons sprinkles plus more for topping

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, mix together oats, milk, yogurt, sugar, vanilla extract, and butter extract.
  • Pour into two mason jars or an airtight container(s) with lid. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, so that the oats will soften and absorb the liquid.
  • Remove from refrigerator, add sprinkles to oats, and stir. Top with more sprinkles, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 410mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 2mg
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By Gayle |

Comments

  3. Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says

    Butter extract?! Say what? I have got to look for that stuff! These overnight oats look too cute, Gayle! It’s impossible not to smile just looking at! So fun with the whipped cream and sprinkles too. Pinned, of course. I bet my niece and nephew would love this too. I know it, actually 🙂 I’m happy we are one day closer to the weekend too….can’t come soon enough. Have a wonderful one!!

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  5. Demeter | Beaming Baker says

    Oh YES!! Just… YES!! Just when I thought I couldn’t make it through the rest of the week, you went ahead and shared this amazing overnight oats recipe! Gayle, you know I love all of your overnight oat recipes, but this one… WOAH. I love cake batter anything, so I’m especially in love with this! I’ve always been super intrigued by butter extract. You’ve now convinced me to look into it. Wishing you an amazing weekend. Pinned, of course! xo

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    • Gayle says

      Thanks for the sweet comment and pin, Demeter! You MUST try butter extract, it’s almost life-changing! 🙂 Happy weekend to you, too!

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  6. Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says

    These look great! I’m obsessed with cake batter everything, and butter extract is definitely the key to getting that flavor right. I like to use vanilla protein powder in the mix for added sweetness, flavor, and protein. YUM! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  10. Muna Kenny says

    Are you serious? This looks heavenly, I wonder why I never thought of this recipe before, but I’m glad that now I have it and can’t wait to make it. Thanks for sharing Gayle 🙂

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  11. marcie says

    You know I love my overnight oats, and how fun are these? I really need to try mine with sprinkles some time — what a day brightener! This is such a great flavor, Gayle — my kids would just love these!

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