Description
Delight in a delicious and nutritious Cookie Dough Overnight Oats recipe that’s perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. Combining creamy oats with chocolate chips, peanut butter, and a hint of vanilla, this recipe offers a protein-packed start to your day with minimal effort and no cooking required.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats (use gluten-free oats for a gluten-free version)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips (dark or milk chocolate)
- 1 scoop protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 1 pinch kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk (almond, cashew, or dairy milk)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, chia seeds, mini chocolate chips, protein powder, and a pinch of kosher salt until evenly distributed.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and milk to the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until all components are well combined and the oats are evenly coated.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Divide the combined mixture evenly into 4 jars or bowls. Cover them with lids or plastic wrap and place them in the refrigerator to chill overnight or for at least 3 hours, allowing the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and soften.
- Serve: In the morning, give the oats a good stir. Enjoy them cold straight from the fridge or warm them in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute, based on your preference.
Notes
- Use gluten-free oats to make this recipe suitable for gluten-free diets.
- Choose your preferred milk type to accommodate dietary restrictions or taste preferences.
- Protein powder can be substituted with any flavor or omitted if desired.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based protein powder and non-dairy milk.
- Overnight oats can be prepared up to 2 days in advance for convenience.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup to your taste.
- Peanut butter or almond butter adds healthy fats and creaminess; choose unsweetened varieties for a lower sugar option.
