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Cookie Dough Overnight Oats Recipe

4.7 from 133 reviews

Delicious and easy Cookie Dough Overnight Oats that you can prepare the night before for a quick, nutritious breakfast. This recipe blends rolled oats with chia seeds, chocolate chips, and protein powder, all soaked overnight in milk and nut butter for a creamy, flavorful start to your day.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats (use gluten-free oats for a gluten-free version)
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips (dark or milk chocolate)
  • 1 scoop protein powder (whey or plant-based)
  • 1 pinch kosher salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk (almond, cashew, or dairy milk)

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, chia seeds, mini chocolate chips, protein powder, and kosher salt until evenly combined.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and milk to the dry mixture. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  3. Refrigerate: Divide the mixture evenly into 4 jars or bowls. Cover them and refrigerate overnight or for at least 3 hours to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and soften.
  4. Serve: In the morning, give the oats a good stir. Enjoy them cold directly from the refrigerator or warm them in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute before eating for a comforting warm breakfast.

Notes

  • Vegan & Dairy-Free: Swap the milk with non-dairy alternatives like almond milk and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
  • Nut-Free: Substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.
  • Warm Version: Heat the oats in the microwave for a cozy, warm breakfast experience.

Keywords: overnight oats, cookie dough oats, no-cook breakfast, healthy breakfast, protein overnight oats, gluten-free oats