Cookie Dough Overnight Oats (Printable Version)
Creamy oats infused with classic cookie dough flavors, chocolate chips, and nut butter for a wholesome morning breakfast.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - Pinch of salt
→ Cookie Dough Mix-Ins
09 - 2 tablespoons almond butter or peanut butter
10 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to combine.
02 - Add almond butter and mix until fully incorporated.
03 - Fold in chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
04 - Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
05 - In the morning, give the oats a good stir. Add an extra splash of milk if the mixture is too thick.
06 - Serve chilled, topped with additional chocolate chips or a drizzle of nut butter if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert but fuels you with protein, fiber, and healthy fats to power through your morning
- Meal prep becomes exciting when you know you're waking up to cookie dough
02 -
- The texture changes completely between six hours and twelve hours of chilling so experiment to find your sweet spot
- Mixing the nut butter thoroughly is non-negotiable unless you enjoy biting into pure nut butter clumps
03 -
- Use wide-mouth jars so you can actually get your spoon in there to stir everything properly
- Mash a banana into the base for extra sweetness and creaminess