Cookie Dough Overnight Oats (Printable version)

Creamy overnight oats with cookie dough flavors, chocolate chips, and nut butter for a hearty breakfast.

# 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 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 well until thoroughly incorporated and evenly distributed.
02 - Add almond butter to the mixture and mix vigorously until fully blended and no streaks remain.
03 - Gently fold in chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly dispersed throughout the oat mixture.
04 - Cover the bowl or jar securely with lid. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
05 - In the morning, give oats a thorough stir to redistribute settled ingredients. Add an extra splash of milk if texture appears too thick.
06 - Serve chilled. Top with additional chocolate chips or drizzle with extra nut butter if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It feels like eating dessert for breakfast without any of the guilt
  • The texture becomes incredibly creamy and pudding-like after sitting overnight
  • You can make several jars at once for grab-and-go breakfasts all week
02 -
  • The chia seeds need time to hydrate or you will have a gritty texture instead of creamy pudding
  • Mixing the nut butter thoroughly prevents those disappointing clumps of untouched butter
  • Glass jars work best because you can see the beautiful layers and they do not absorb odors
03 -
  • Use wide-mouth mason jars for easier stirring and eating directly from the container
  • Stir the oats again right before eating to redistribute any settled ingredients

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