Cookie Dough Overnight Oats (Print View)
Creamy oats inspired by cookie dough with chocolate chips and nut butter.
# 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)
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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 oat mixture and mix until fully blended and smooth throughout.
03 - Gently fold in chocolate chips and chopped nuts, distributing evenly throughout the mixture.
04 - Cover the bowl or jar securely 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. Serve chilled, topped with additional chocolate chips or a drizzle of nut butter if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert but keeps you full for hours
- You wake up to breakfast already waiting for you
02 -
- The oats continue softening the longer they sit, so texture is best within 24 hours
- Mini chocolate chips are worth the special trip to the store, regular chips sink to the bottom
03 -
- Use really good maple syrup, the flavor comes through since it is not baked
- Toast your nuts beforehand for that fresh-baked cookie smell