Description
Start your day with Cookie Dough Overnight Oats, a healthy and delicious breakfast that tastes just like cookie dough! Packed with nutritious ingredients like peanut butter, chia seeds, protein powder, and chocolate chips, this no-cook recipe offers a convenient, make-ahead meal. Perfect for busy mornings, these oats are creamy, filling, and can be customized to fit different dietary needs like vegan or gluten-free.
Ingredients
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
2 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup milk (almond, cashew, or dairy milk)
Instructions
Instructions:
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In a large bowl, combine the oats, chia seeds, chocolate chips, protein powder, and salt. Stir to mix.
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Add the peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and milk to the dry ingredients. Stir until fully combined.
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Divide the mixture into 4 jars or bowls, cover, and refrigerate overnight or for at least 3 hours.
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In the morning, stir the oats and enjoy them cold or warm them in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Notes
- Vegan & Dairy-Free: Swap the milk with non-dairy options like almond milk and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Nut-Free: For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
- Warm Version: Heat in the microwave for a cozy, warm breakfast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Chill Time: 8 hours
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
