Cookie Dough Overnight Oats (Printable Version)
A creamy, make-ahead breakfast combining wholesome oats with chocolate chips and nut butter for a satisfying morning treat.
# 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)
# 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 evenly distributed.
02 - Add almond butter to the mixture and mix continuously until fully incorporated and no streaks remain.
03 - Gently fold in chocolate chips and nuts (if using) until evenly dispersed throughout the oat 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 vigorously to redistribute any settled ingredients. Add an extra splash of milk if the consistency is too thick. Serve chilled with additional chocolate chips or nut butter drizzle if desired.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Feels like eating dessert for breakfast without any judgment attached
- Prep in five minutes and wake up to something that tastes like a treat
02 -
- The chia seeds will look weird at first but they transform into this pudding like texture
- These last three days in the fridge but the texture is best on day two
03 -
- Use wide mouth jars so you can actually stir everything properly in the morning
- Warm the jar slightly in the microwave if cold breakfast is not your thing