Cookie Dough Overnight Oats

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These Cookie Dough Overnight Oats are like dessert for breakfast! You only need a few minutes and 6 ingredients to make this recipe. Just mix everything together, refrigerate overnight, and these oats will be ready by the morning.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients You’ll Need
Step-By-Step Instructions
Expert Tips & Variations
Storing & Freezing
Recipe FAQ‘s
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Cookie Dough Overnight Oats

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These overnight oats are packed with a peanut butter, chia seeds, and dark chocolate chips for an easy breakfast. It tastes just like chocolate chip cookie dough, but is filled with nutritious ingredients. It will ready in the morning, and tastes delicious!

Both the oats and chia absorb liquid from the almond milk overnight, leaving it creamy!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Perfect as a healthy breakfast or on-the-go snack!
Only takes 5 minutes to throw together.
A quick and easy breakfast that everyone loves.
Easy enough for kids to make with no supervision.
Made with affordable ingredients found in any store.

Ingredients You’ll Need

cookie dough overnight oats labeled ingredients.

Old-Fashioned Oats: The base of overnight oats!
Chia Seeds: Makes the overnight oats thick and creamy.
Almond Milk: You can use unsweetened, unflavored non-dairy milk, but any milk will work.
Honey: This gives the overnight oats their sweetness. You can also use maple syrup.
Peanut Butter: This is my favorite creamy nut butter to use for overnight oats, but any nut butter will work in this recipe.
Chocolate Chips: You definitely need chocolate chips in this cookie dough recipe!

Step-By-Step Instructions

four image process making cookie dough overnight oats.

Step 1:

In a large bowl, mix together oats, chia seeds and almond milk.

Step 2:

Add maple syrup and peanut butter. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.

Step 3:

Next, fold in ¼ cup dark chocolate chips.

Step 4:

Pour into an airtight container and allow to set in the refrigerator overnight.

Step 5:

Serve in individual cups and top off with remaining 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips.

NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!

Expert Tips & Variations

Make a double batch and keep them in the refrigerator for those days when you don't feel like making breakfast.
Use any milk of your choice, including unsweetened coconut milk or cashew milk.
Customizable with different add-ins like nuts or fruits.
Try adding some spices. Cinnamon and vanilla extract adds so much fragrance and flavor.
Plain old fashioned rolled oats these give the best results.
Try portioning the overnight oats before chilling so you can just grab and eat straight from the refrigerator.

Storing & Freezing

Storing: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Freezing: You can freeze overnight oats for up to 2 months in an airtight jar or container. Remove from freezer and let thaw for 5-10 minutes before eating.

Recipe FAQ‘s

What are overnight oats?

Overnight oats are oats that have been mixed with liquid and then soak in the refrigerator overnight.

What kind of oats do I use for overnight oats?

I use old-fashioned oats because they keep their shape and make soft and creamy oatmeal.

Can I make overnight oats sugar free?

Yes! Just be sure you use sugar free chocolate chips and swap out the honey for a sugar free sweetener like monk fruit.

Can I add protein to these overnight oats?

Yes! Add a scoop of your favorite protein powder to these overnight oats. If you choose to do this, then your oats may need an extra splash of milk.

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Yield: 4 Servings

These cookie dough overnight oats are like dessert for breakfast! You only need a few minutes and 6 ingredients to make this recipe. Just mix everything together, refrigerate overnight, and these oats will be ready by the morning.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 8 hours

Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 cups almond milk
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
¼ cup + 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips, divided

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix together oats, chia seeds and almond milk.
Add maple syrup and peanut butter. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
Next, fold in ¼ cup dark chocolate chips.
Pour into an airtight container and allow to set in the refrigerator overnight.
Serve in individual cups and top off with remaining 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips.

Notes

Make a double batch and keep them in the refrigerator for those days when you don’t feel like making breakfast.
Try adding some spices. Cinnamon and vanilla extract adds so much fragrance and flavor.
Plain old fashioned rolled oats these give the best results.
Use any milk of your choice, including unsweetened coconut milk or cashew milk.
Try portioning the overnight oats before chilling so you can just grab and eat straight from the refrigerator.
Storing: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Freezing: You can freeze overnight oats for up to 2 months in an airtight jar or container. Remove from freezer and let thaw for 5-10 minutes before eating.