Cookie Dough Overnight Oats (Printer-friendly)
Creamy overnight oats with cookie dough flavor, chocolate chips, and nut butter for a wholesome breakfast
# What You'll 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)
# How to Prepare:
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 and the mixture is uniform.
02 - Add almond butter to the oat mixture and mix continuously until fully blended and no streaks remain visible throughout the base.
03 - Gently fold in chocolate chips and chopped nuts if using, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
04 - Cover the bowl or jar tightly with a lid and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the oats to soften and flavors to meld.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly to redistribute any settled ingredients. Add an extra splash of milk if the consistency is too thick. Serve chilled, optionally topped with additional chocolate chips or a drizzle of nut butter.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert but keeps you full for hours
- Meal prep friendly and takes 5 minutes the night before
02 -
- The texture will seem too liquid when you first mix it, but that's exactly how it should be
- Chia seeds can get stuck in your teeth, so maybe don't eat this right before a first date
03 -
- Use a jar with a wide mouth for easier stirring and eating
- Double the recipe and portion into individual containers for grab-and-go mornings