Description
Start your day with these Decadent Cookie Dough Overnight Oats, a luscious and wholesome breakfast that combines creamy Greek yogurt, rich almond butter, and bursts of chocolate chips. This easy no-cook recipe is perfect for sweet mornings, offering a nutritious boost with fiber-rich oats and protein-packed ingredients. Simply mix, refrigerate overnight, and enjoy a delicious, indulgent breakfast that feels like dessert but fuels your body.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- A pinch salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (any variety such as almond, oat, or dairy)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the rolled oats, brown sugar, chocolate chips, and a pinch of salt to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the milk, Greek yogurt, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly to combine all the ingredients into a uniform mixture that resembles a cookie dough texture.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Transfer the mixture into two jars or airtight containers. Seal them and place in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight, allowing the oats to soak and flavors to meld.
- Serve: In the morning, give the oats a good stir and enjoy straight from the jar or transfer to bowls. Optionally, add extra chocolate chips or nuts on top for added crunch and decadence.
Notes
- You can substitute almond butter with peanut butter or sunflower seed butter if preferred.
- Use any kind of milk such as cow’s milk, almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk based on dietary preferences.
- Adjust the sweetness by increasing or decreasing maple syrup or brown sugar to taste.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based yogurt and milk alternatives.
- Chocolate chips can be replaced with dark chocolate or cacao nibs for a richer flavor.
- Make sure to refrigerate overnight for the best texture and flavor.
