Cookie Dough Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy overnight oats infused with cookie dough flavors featuring chocolate chips, nut butter, and wholesome ingredients for a satisfying breakfast.

# What's Needed:

→ 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)

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
02 - Add almond butter to the mixture and stir until completely blended and smooth throughout the oats.
03 - Gently fold in chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
04 - Cover the bowl or jar tightly with lid and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. Add an extra splash of milk if the consistency is too thick for your preference.
06 - Serve chilled. Garnish with additional chocolate chips or a drizzle of nut butter if desired.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • Tastes like sneaking raw cookie dough batter but starts your day with fiber, protein, and sustained energy
  • Prep time is literally minutes, yet you feel like you treated yourself to something special
02 -
  • Steel cut oats will never work here, they stay frustratingly hard no matter how long they soak
  • The texture changes dramatically between 6 and 12 hours, so taste testing at different intervals helps you find your sweet spot
03 -
  • Use a jar with a wide mouth, stirring becomes incredibly frustrating in narrow containers
  • Mix everything the night before you plan to eat them, the flavor difference is noticeable

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