Description

Wake up to a delicious, guilt-free breakfast that tastes just like cookie dough! This easy-to-make overnight oats recipe melds creamy rolled oats with sweet vanilla, nutty almond butter, gooey chocolate chips, and a hint of cinnamon and brown sugar. Naturally sweetened and protein-packed, it requires no cooking—just mix, refrigerate overnight, and enjoy a luscious, healthy start to your day. Perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or a nourishing sweet snack that’s customizable to your dietary preferences.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
2 tablespoons almond butter or peanut butter
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon cinnamon

Optional Add-Ins

1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds (for thickness)
1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
1 tablespoon crushed nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Instructions

Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl or mason jar, mix rolled oats, milk, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon thoroughly to evenly distribute all the flavors.
Add Thickness: If you prefer thicker oats, stir in chia seeds or flaxseeds now; these will absorb moisture overnight and create a creamier texture.
Mix in Chocolate and Nuts: Gently fold in mini chocolate chips and crushed nuts to spread the cookie dough flavor and texture throughout the oats.
Refrigerate Overnight: Cover your container with a lid or plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, to allow the oats to soak and soften while absorbing the delicious flavors.
Serve and Customize: Before eating, stir the oats well. If it’s too thick, add a splash of milk to loosen it up. Top with extra chocolate chips, a drizzle of almond butter, or a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra treat. Enjoy directly from the jar or in a bowl!

Notes

Use rolled oats for the best chewy texture; quick oats result in mushy oats, and steel-cut require longer soaking.
Choose a high-quality nut butter (smooth almond or peanut butter) for authentic cookie dough flavor and richness.
For added protein, stir a scoop of vanilla protein powder into the mix before refrigerating.
Swap maple syrup for brown sugar to enhance the cookie dough authenticity in sweetness.
Make it dairy-free by choosing almond, oat, or coconut milk.
Use certified gluten-free oats to ensure gluten-free preparation.
Nut-free option: replace almond butter with sunflower seed butter or tahini.
For a low-sugar version, substitute maple syrup with mashed banana.

Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

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