Cookie Dough Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy oats infused with classic cookie dough flavors, featuring chocolate chips and nut butter for a decadent morning 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 Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well until fully incorporated.
02 - Add almond butter to the mixture and stir until completely blended throughout the oats.
03 - Gently fold in mini chocolate chips and chopped nuts if using, distributing evenly.
04 - Cover the bowl or jar 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 oats thoroughly. Add an extra splash of milk if consistency is too thick. Serve chilled, topped with additional chocolate chips or drizzle of nut butter if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert for breakfast but keeps you full for hours
- The oats soften overnight into a creamy pudding-like texture that makes mornings feel luxurious
02 -
- The oats will seem too liquidy at first but that is exactly how they should look before chilling
- These keep for 3 to 4 days in the fridge so you can meal prep multiple servings
03 -
- Use a jar with a wide mouth so you can easily stir and reach every last bite
- Set out your ingredients the night before so prep takes under three minutes