Funfetti Blended Overnight Oats
Funfetti Blended Overnight Oats are the best way to have your cake (or breakfast), and eat it, too! High-protein and loaded with healthy fats and fiber, these oats are smooth, creamy, and taste just like cake. Prepare them in advance for a grab-and-go breakfast as you head out the door!
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If you’re unfamiliar, blended oats are made just like traditional overnight oats. However, instead of just combining all the ingredients in a jar, we blend them first. This creates a smooth, almost pudding-like consistency.
Transfer the mixture to an airtight container, and you’ve got a quick meal prep option perfect for a healthy breakfast, snacks, or even desserts. Plus, when you add fun mix-ins, your picky eaters won’t even realize it’s healthy. They’ll just think they’re eating a treat!
Recipe Ingredients and Substitutions
Below is an overview of the ingredients and instructions for this recipe. Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card below for the complete details!
- Unsweetened Almond Milk – Feel free to substitute any milk you like best, such as cow’s milk, oat milk, cashew milk, or even coconut milk.
- Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats – Opt for certified gluten-free oats if you need to keep this recipe gluten-free. Avoid quick oats or steel-cut oats as the texture of the oats won’t be the same.
- Protein Powder – We use a vanilla whey protein powder, but feel free to swap it out for plant-based protein. Or, experiment with different flavors. Add more milk as needed to achieve your desired consistency.
- Plain Greek Yogurt – We use non-fat Greek yogurt, but higher fat will create an even thicker consistency and ultra-creamy texture.
- Ground Flax Seed – These add healthy fats and fiber. Feel free to substitute chia seeds if preferred.
- Cake Batter Extract – This really contributes to the “cake” flavor of the oats! You can typically find it in the baking or spice sections of your local grocery store.
- Sprinkles – Add these in for pops of color and a true funfetti effect.
How to Make Blended Overnight Oats
- Combine the ingredients. Add the milk, oats, protein powder, yogurt, flaxseed, and cake batter extract to a blender.
2. Pulse until smooth. Pour in the sprinkles, and stir to combine.
3. Chill. Pour the oats mixture into jars with a lid (such as mason jars), and chill in the fridge.
4. Serve. Add your favorite toppings, and enjoy cold!
Flavor Variations
The great thing about this recipe is that the flavor options are endless! Feel free to mix and match different ingredients to make it your own. To get you started, some of our favorite options include:
- Pumpkin – Add pure pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin pie spice for a fall-inspired twist.
- Chocolate – Stir in cocoa powder or your favorite chocolate chips
- Seed or Nut Butter – Almond butter, peanut butter, cashew butter, or sunflower butter all add extra flavor and healthy fats.
- Fruit – Fresh berries, bananas, etc.
- Nuts and Seeds
- Spices – Cinnamon, cardamom, ground ginger, and nutmeg are all great options for a bit of extra warmth.
- Extracts – Add to or swap the cake batter extract with almond extract or vanilla extract.
- Sweetener – Incorporate honey or maple syrup if you prefer your oats extra sweet.
- Toppings – Serve your blended overnight oats with extra sprinkles, whipped cream, granola, or any other topping you like best!
Funfetti Blended Overnight Oats Recipe
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup plain unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 serving (1/4 cup) whey vanilla protein powder
- 1/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons ground flax seed
- 1/16 teaspoon (1 drop) cake batter extract
- 2 teaspoons sprinkles
- Toppings: whipped cream and sprinkles
Instructions
- Add the milk, oats, protein powder, yogurt, flaxseed and cake batter extract to a blender. Blend until smooth.1/3 cup plain unsweetened almond milk, 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 serving (1/4 cup) whey vanilla protein powder, 1/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt, 2 Tablespoons ground flax seed, 1/16 teaspoon (1 drop) cake batter extract
- Pour in the sprinkles and stir until combined.2 teaspoons sprinkles
- Pour the mixture into an 8 ounce jar and seal with a lid. Place in the fridge overnight or at least 3 hours.
- The next morning (or when ready to eat) eat as is or top with whipped cream and additional sprinkles.Toppings: whipped cream and sprinkles
- This recipe can be stored for up to 4 days in the fridge.
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Common Questions
This recipe will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days
Yes. This recipe will stay fresh in the freezer for up to three months. Just keep in mind that the texture is likely to change. Thaw the oats in the fridge overnight or at room temperature when you’re ready to serve.
This recipe is best served cold straight from the fridge. However, if preferred, you can heat the oats in the microwave until warm.
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Breakfast is a very important meal for me. If I don’t eat enough protein for breakfast, I tend to overeat in the afternoons. This overnight oats recipe always fills me up along with my collagen coffee in the morning. Super easy for me to eat in the car too.