These Cookie Dough Overnight Oats are a quick and delicious breakfast that take only 5 minutes to prep. They're a great way to start your day, since they're packed with wholesome ingredients and the irresistible flavor of cookie dough.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
These overnight oats are going to make you feel like you're eating dessert for breakfast, since they taste like chocolate chip cookie dough! The combination of oats, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips, creates an indulgent flavor you won't be able to resist.
The best part is, they're a healthy breakfast option that's filled with nutrients and fiber.
Cookie dough overnight oats are a perfect make-ahead option for busy mornings or a quick and easy breakfast on the go. Store them in the refrigerator in a jar or airtight containers for an easy grab and go meal.
Are you looking for more favorite recipes using oatmeal? Try Summer Berry Baked Oatmeal, Raspberry Overnight Oats, or Oatmeal Sweet Potato Muffins.
What Are Overnight Oats?
Overnight oats are a popular breakfast dish made by soaking oats in dairy or plant-based milk overnight in the fridge. This allows the oats to soften and absorb the liquid, creating a creamy and flavorful oatmeal that can be enjoyed cold or warmed up.
Use a ratio of 1:1 for the oats and liquid. This will ensure that your oats have the creamiest texture. Then stir in your preferred mix-ins before refrigerating.
Ingredients
Just a few simple ingredients come together in this overnight oats recipe.
- Old Fashioned Oats: Old fashioned rolled oats are a must. Quick oats or steel cut oats won't work in this recipe. Quick oats are cut into smaller pieces, so they become mushy, and steel cut oats will be too tough.
- Milk: Almost any type of milk will work, including dairy milk, almond milk, oat milk, and soy milk.
- Almond Butter: Unsalted almond butter, or your favorite type of nut butter, like peanut butter or cashew butter.
- Maple Syrup: Pure maple syrup for added sweetness. You could substitute for honey.
- Vanilla Extract: For even more flavor.
- Cinnamon: Just a pinch to round out the cookie dough flavor.
- Chocolate Chips: Use your favorite regular or mini chocolate chips.
How to Make Cookie Dough Overnight Oats
- Place the old fashioned oats, milk, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract and cinnamon in a jar or airtight container. Stir to combine.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and cover the container with the lid. Refrigerate overnight.
- The next morning, stir, and add a splash more milk if it's too thick. Top with more chocolate chips, if desired, and enjoy!
To Store: Refrigerate in an airtight jar or container for up to 3 days.
Expert Tip: Let them sit overnight. As the name suggests, overnight oats need to be left in the fridge overnight so they can soak and fully absorb the liquid to thicken. Give them at least 6-8 hours to sit for the best texture.
Variations
Cookie dough overnight oats are customizable to suit your own tastes and dietary restrictions. These are some popular variations.
- Swap out the almond butter. Try using peanut butter or cashew butter for a different nutty flavor.
- Make them nut free. Use sunflower seed butter, or just leave out the nut butter altogether.
- Add chia seeds. I prefer my overnight oats without chia seeds, however you can add in 1 tablespoon of chia seeds with a splash more milk for added nutrition and a more pudding like texture.
- Use cacao nibs. Instead of chocolate chips, try adding cacao nibs for a more intense chocolate flavor.
- Add some protein. Stir in a small scoop of protein powder, or a dollop of plain greek yogurt for extra protein.
- Make them gluten free. Be sure to use oats that are certified gluten free.
- Make them vegan. Use a plant-based milk, like almond milk or oat milk and vegan chocolate chips.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these overnight oats as they are for a nutritious and delicious breakfast or snack. You could also top them with fresh fruit, like sliced bananas, strawberries, or blueberries to add some natural sweetness and a pop of color. For more texture, add some crunch with granola or chopped nuts.
I love to enjoy these overnight oats cold, however you can warm them up in the microwave if you prefer them warm. Simply heat in a microwave safe container for 1-2 minutes until warmed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
It is not recommended to use quick oats in overnight oats. Most overnight oat recipes will call for old fashioned rolled oats, because these are whole oats. Quick oats are cut into smaller pieces, so they become mushy when soaked in liquid overnight.
Though overnight oats are great to enjoy cold, you can heat them up if you prefer. Simply microwave them in a microwave safe container for 1-2 minutes, until warmed.
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Cookie Dough Overnight Oats
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Refrigerate Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast & Brunch
- Method: Refrigerate
- Cuisine: American
Description
These Cookie Dough Overnight Oats are a quick and delicious breakfast that take only 5 minutes to make. They're a great way to start your day, since they're packed with wholesome ingredients and the irresistible flavor of cookie dough.
Ingredients
- ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tablespoon creamy almond butter
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips, plus more for serving
Instructions
- Place the old fashioned oats, milk, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract and cinnamon in a jar or airtight container. Stir to combine.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and cover the container with the lid. Refrigerate overnight.
- The next morning, stir, and add a splash more milk if it's too thick. Top with more chocolate chips, if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
Make them gluten free. Be sure to use oats that are certified gluten free.
Make them vegan. Use a plant-based milk, like almond milk or oat milk, and vegan chocolate chips.
To store, refrigerate in an airtight jar or container for up to 3 days.
Nutritional values (per serving) are approximates only.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 434
- Sugar: 23.3 g
- Sodium: 54.4 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 59.2 g
- Fiber: 7.6 g
- Protein: 14.3 g
- Cholesterol: 2.5 mg
Keywords: overnight oats, oatmeal, breakfast, meal prep
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