Cookie Dough Overnight Oats (Printable Version)

Creamy oats inspired by classic cookie dough flavors with chocolate chips and nut butter. Prep in minutes, enjoy chilled.

# 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)

# 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 and the mixture is uniform.
02 - Add almond butter to the oat mixture and mix vigorously until fully blended and no clumps remain, ensuring the nut butter is evenly distributed throughout.
03 - Gently fold in chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using) using a spatula, being careful not to crush the chips while distributing them evenly.
04 - Cover the bowl or jar securely 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, give the oats a thorough stir. If the mixture appears too thick, add a small splash of milk to reach your desired consistency.
06 - Serve chilled, topped with additional chocolate chips or a drizzle of nut butter if desired. Enjoy immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert for breakfast but keeps you full for hours thanks to all that fiber and protein
  • You can meal prep these in mason jars and literally grab breakfast on your way out the door
02 -
  • The texture transforms in the fridge so don't panic if it seems liquidy at first
  • Mason jars are perfect for this but any container with a tight lid works
03 -
  • Warm your maple syrup for 10 seconds before adding it mixes in so much easier
  • Taste the base before you add the chips and adjust sweetness if needed

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