Jump To Recipeby Liz Thomson
October 28, 2022This post may contain affiliate links.
These overnight oats taste like cookie dough, but they’re actually a healthy breakfast! They only take a few minutes to make, and you’ll wake up craving this recipe!
Why I Love This Recipe
I’ve been on an overnight oats kick lately because I love how a recipe like this actually keeps me full until lunchtime. Since oats are a whole grain, they’re a good source of protein and fiber so it’s a breakfast that’s really satisfying. I thought it would be fun to give these overnight oats a cookie dough twist, and I love how these turned out! There are plenty of ways to adjust the sugar and sweetness or add protein, so feel free to customize these to fit your cravings!
Ingredients & Substitutions
Oats– I use rolled oats, sometimes called old-fashioned oats. I think they’re the best for overnight oats, but you can use instant oats if needed. Do not use steel cut oats, which won’t soften very well.
Chia seeds– These seeds help create a thick texture, but if you don’t have chia seeds, you can skip them or substitute with ground flax seeds.
Brown sugar– I used brown sugar for a more authentic cookie dough flavor, but you can substitute with honey or stevia if you prefer!
Vanilla– A little vanilla extract helps add sweetness and flavor.
Almond butter or cashew butter- This helps add healthy fats to the oats, making them more filling with a luxurious taste. You can substitute with peanut butter or sunbutter.
Milk– I used almond milk but any milk works fine.
Salt– A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor. Don’t skip it!
Chocolate chips– You can use mini chocolate chips or cacao nibs!
How to Make Overnight Oats
originally posted October 28, 2022 (updated April 8, 2023)by Liz Thomson categories:Breakfast11 comments
Love overnight oats and always looking for new flavours, almond butter was so good and personally I loved the sweetness without feeling to guilty. Will definitely be making again.
These are delicious! Such an easy breakfast!
I love overnight oats and this recipe!! Oh my goodness so good! I made extra and there were no extras left over after my family got through with it!
This was so easy to make and it was such a treat to have this morning!
This recipe got my nine year old to eat oatmeal! She’s begging for me to make it again.
This was so tasty! I loved how easy it was and the chocolate tasted like such a splurge!
I just finished up this for my breakfast and OMG it was so good! Definitely making it for breakfast tomorrow.
How simple and delicious. Never thought to use nut butter with the oats and it was so good.
So good! Just had these oats for breakfast after a good cardio workout and it really hit the spot. It almost tasted like a dessert 🙂
Love overnight oats and always looking for new flavours, almond butter was so good and personally I loved the sweetness without feeling to guilty. Will definitely be making again.
What a delicious way to start the day. I love anything with cookie dough.