Description
Creamy cookie dough overnight oats bring sweet breakfast magic straight from childhood memories. Smooth rolled oats mingle with chocolate chips and nutty notes, promising delightful mornings you’ll savor with pure comfort and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies and Base Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 3 tablespoons vegan chocolate chips
- 1 scoop vegan protein powder (optional)
Liquid and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 cups dairy free milk
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Nut Butter Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons peanut or almond butter
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, and vegan chocolate chips, ensuring an even distribution to prevent ingredient separation and create a balanced texture.
- Pour in peanut or almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and dairy-free milk. Add vegan protein powder for extra nutrition. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture reaches a smooth, cookie dough-like consistency, eliminating any dry pockets.
- Carefully portion the oat mixture into individual airtight containers or mason jars, leaving a small space at the top to prevent overflow when ingredients expand during chilling.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight (8-12 hours). This resting period allows ingredients to meld and oats to absorb liquid, creating a creamy, pudding-like texture.
- Before serving, gently stir the chilled oats to redistribute settled ingredients. Optionally, garnish with extra chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of maple syrup for added visual appeal and crunch.
- Consume within 3-4 days for optimal freshness, storing consistently refrigerated at 40°F or below to maintain food safety and prevent bacterial growth.
Notes
- Customize the oats by swapping out different nut butters or milk alternatives to match your taste preferences or dietary needs.
- Add a pinch of sea salt to enhance the cookie dough flavor and create a more complex taste profile.
- Prep multiple batches in advance for a week of quick, nutritious breakfasts that can be easily grabbed from the refrigerator.
- Consider using gluten-free rolled oats if you have gluten sensitivities, ensuring the recipe remains accessible to more dietary requirements.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg