Cookie Dough Overnight Oats (Print version)

Creamy overnight oats with cookie dough flavors, chocolate chips, and nut butter for a satisfying 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 tbsp chia seeds
05 - 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Cookie Dough Mix-Ins

09 - 2 tbsp almond butter or peanut butter
10 - 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips
11 - 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

# Method:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Stir thoroughly until fully 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 securely with lid. Refrigerate for minimum 6 hours, preferably overnight, to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
05 - In the morning, stir oats thoroughly. Add splash of milk if consistency is too thick. Serve chilled, topped with additional chocolate chips or drizzle of nut butter if desired.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but fuels you with protein, fiber, and healthy fats to power through your morning
  • You can make it in five minutes the night before and wake up to a ready-to-eat breakfast
  • The texture gets better overnight, becoming thick, creamy, and reminiscent of actual cookie dough
02 -
  • The oats will continue softening the longer they sit, so if you prefer more texture, do not let them soak longer than 24 hours
  • Greek yogurt can sometimes separate slightly overnight, but a thorough stir in the morning brings it right back to creamy perfection
  • Mini chocolate chips are crucial because regular chips are too large and sink to the bottom
03 -
  • Toast your nuts in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before adding them, as this brings out their natural oils and deepens the flavor
  • Let the jar sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before eating if you prefer a softer texture
  • Use really good quality chocolate chips since they are the star of the show

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