Cookie Dough Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats inspired by classic cookie dough flavors with wholesome ingredients

# Ingredient List:

→ 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)

# Steps:

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 stir until fully blended and smooth throughout.
03 - Gently fold in mini chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
04 - Cover the bowl or jar securely with lid. Refrigerate for minimum 6 hours, preferably overnight, to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
05 - In the morning, stir oats thoroughly. If mixture appears too thick, add a small splash of milk to achieve desired consistency.
06 - Serve oats chilled. Top with additional chocolate chips or drizzle with extra nut butter if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like eating raw cookie dough for breakfast without any of the guilt
  • The texture evolves overnight into something creamy and pudding-like
  • You can customize the mix-ins based on whatever you have in your pantry
02 -
  • The oats continue absorbing liquid overnight, so the mixture will be much thicker in the morning than when you assembled it
  • If using steel-cut oats instead of rolled oats, increase the milk by 1/4 cup and expect a chewier texture
  • Greek yogurt makes these tangy but plain yogurt works if you prefer a milder flavor
03 -
  • Toast the nuts in a dry pan before adding them for deeper flavor
  • Sprinkle sea salt on top before eating for a salted chocolate chip cookie effect
  • Let the oats sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving for the best texture

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