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Cookie Dough Overnight Oats

Cookie Dough Overnight Oats
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Cookie Dough Overnight Oats combine creamy rolled oats with the irresistible flavors of cookie dough, making a quick, nutritious, and customizable breakfast that satisfies your sweet tooth while providing a healthy start to your day. Perfect for busy mornings or relaxing weekends, this wholesome recipe blends wholesome ingredients with the indulgence of mini chocolate chips and nut butter.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup milk or dairy-free alternative (almond, oat, etc.)
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt

Sweeteners and Flavors

  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cookie Dough Elements

  • 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter or peanut butter

Optional Boosts

  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
  • 1 scoop protein powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine the Base Ingredients: Start by mixing rolled oats, milk (or your favorite dairy-free alternative), and Greek yogurt in a mason jar or bowl. Stir until everything is evenly combined to create a creamy foundation.
  2. Add Sweeteners and Flavors: Pour in maple syrup or honey and vanilla extract, then mix gently. These ingredients provide that subtly sweet, inviting essence reminiscent of cookie dough.
  3. Incorporate the Cookie Dough Elements: Gently fold in mini chocolate chips and almond or peanut butter. These give your oats that classic cookie dough feel and rich, indulgent flavor.
  4. Optional Boosts: If using, stir in chia seeds or protein powder now for added nutrition and thickness.
  5. Refrigerate Overnight: Seal your container and place it in the refrigerator for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight. The oats soften, flavors meld, and you wake up to a ready-to-eat, delicious breakfast.

Notes

  • Pick rolled oats: They absorb liquids well without becoming mushy, perfect for overnight soaking.
  • Use mini chocolate chips: They distribute evenly and melt less compared to larger chips.
  • Customize sweetness: Adjust maple syrup or honey according to your taste preferences.
  • Texture balance: Add nut butter last to keep it creamy without overpowering the oat’s softness.
  • Chill time matters: Overnight refrigeration allows flavors to fully develop, so don’t skip this step.
  • Store leftover oats in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze portions in freezer-safe containers for up to one month; thaw in the fridge overnight before eating.
  • If preferred warm, microwave chilled oats for 30-60 seconds or warm on the stove while stirring gently.

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Keywords: overnight oats, cookie dough oats, healthy breakfast, no-cook breakfast, make ahead breakfast, gluten free breakfast, vegan option

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