Cookie Dough Overnight Oats
This cookie dough overnight oats recipe combines the creamy nostalgia of cookie dough with a healthy twist, making it a protein-packed breakfast option with mini chocolate chips and wholesome oats.
Ingredients
- ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder
- ½ tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch sea salt
- ¾–1 cup unsweetened almond milk use ¾ cup for whey protein, 1 cup for plant-based
- ½ tablespoon cashew butter
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips we used Enjoy Life
Instructions
- In a mason jar or an airtight container, combine the oats, protein powder, chia seeds, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Add the almond milk, cashew butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry mix.
- Stir well to ensure all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips for that irresistible cookie dough appeal.
- Seal the container and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 4 hours, to allow the oats to absorb the liquid and soften.
- In the morning, stir the oats to combine. Add an extra splash of milk if needed for the desired consistency.
- Top with additional chocolate chips or a drizzle of nut butter before serving, if desired.