Description
A spooky, colorful and healthy Halloween breakfast made with purple butterfly pea oats, green spirulina layers, and magical toppings like edible glitter, dark cookie crumble, and gummy spiders. This Witch’s Brew Overnight Oats is fun, nutrient-rich, and perfect for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1–2 tsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp butterfly pea tea or a few drops of natural purple food coloring
- 1/2 tsp green spirulina powder
- 1 tsp cocoa powder (for dark layer)
- 2 tbsp blackberry or blueberry puree
- Toppings: edible glitter, blackberries, purple grapes, green kiwi slices, black sesame seeds, crushed dark cookies, gummy spiders, magic sprinkles
Instructions
- In a bowl or jar, combine oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Divide mixture into three small bowls.
- To one, add butterfly pea tea or purple coloring and berry puree. Mix to create the purple base.
- To the second bowl, add spirulina powder for a vibrant green layer. Mix well.
- In the third, stir in cocoa powder to create a dark brew layer.
- Layer purple, green, and dark oats in a jar or glass to create a potion-like effect.
- Refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours.
- Before serving, top with edible glitter, blackberries, purple grapes, kiwi, sesame seeds, crushed cookies, and gummy spiders.
- Serve chilled with a cauldron spoon for a spooky, magical breakfast!
Notes
- You can make this recipe dairy-free by using plant-based milk and yogurt alternatives.
- For a natural color option, steep butterfly pea tea and use the blue/purple liquid to color your oats instead of artificial dye.
- Add extra protein by stirring in a scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Overnight Oats
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Halloween, Whimsical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (full serving)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg