Cookie Dough Overnight Oats

These cookie dough overnight oats have a sweet, dessert-like flavor while still using simple, nourishing ingredients and protein powder. They make an easy, high-protein breakfast you can prepare ahead of time for busy mornings.

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Course: Breakfast

Prep Time: 5

Soak Time: 8

Total Time: 8 5

Servings:

Calories: 471kcal

Ingredients

½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 scoop about 25–30g vanilla protein powder
½ tablespoon chia seeds
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Small pinch sea salt
¾ to 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or any milk you prefer use about ¾ cup for whey protein or closer to 1 cup for plant-based protein
½ tablespoon cashew butter
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips

Instructions

Place the rolled oats, protein powder, chia seeds, cinnamon, and sea salt in a mason jar or any container with a lid. Stir the dry ingredients so they are evenly mixed.
Pour in the almond milk, then add the cashew butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir well until the mixture looks smooth and everything is fully combined.
Mix in the mini chocolate chips so they spread evenly through the oats.
Close the container and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight so the oats can soften and thicken.
Before eating, stir the oats again. If the mixture feels too thick, add a small splash of milk. Finish with extra chocolate chips or a drizzle of nut butter if desired.

Notes

Protein powder: Both whey and plant-based protein powders work well in this recipe. Plant-based powders usually absorb more liquid, so adding closer to 1 cup of milk may help keep the oats creamy.
Meal prep tip: This recipe works well for weekly breakfast prep. You can double or triple the ingredients and divide the mixture into several jars for quick meals during the week.
Storage: Keep the prepared oats in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days. Stir well before serving and add a little milk if the texture becomes too thick.

Please note that the nutritional values are provided by an online calculator and should be considered as an estimate.

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