Cookie Dough Overnight Oats (Printable Version)
Creamy oats infused with classic cookie dough flavors featuring chocolate chips and nut butter for a decadent morning meal.
# 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 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 until fully distributed throughout the base, ensuring no clumps remain.
03 - Gently fold in mini chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using), distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
04 - Cover the bowl or jar securely with a lid. 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 an extra splash of milk to reach desired consistency.
06 - Serve chilled. Optionally top with additional chocolate chips or a drizzle of nut butter for extra indulgence.
# Expert Insights:
01 -
- It feels like eating dessert for breakfast but keeps you full for hours
- The oats soften overnight into this incredible pudding-like texture that makes morning prep feel luxurious
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- I learned the hard way that steel-cut oats never soften properly in overnight recipes so stick with old-fashioned rolled oats
- The chia seeds can clump at the bottom if you dont stir well enough in step one so take your time with that first mix
03 -
- Mash the banana into the base mixture if you want extra natural sweetness and a custard-like texture
- Toast the nuts in a dry pan before adding them it brings out this incredible nutty flavor that feels gourmet