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Cookie Dough Overnight Oats

Cookie Dough Overnight Oats: Your New Favorite Breakfast Treat

Cookie Dough Overnight Oats take your breakfast to a dessert-like experience, combining flavors of vanilla, almond butter, and chocolate chips, all with no cooking required.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Refrigeration Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Oats Base
  • 1 cup Rolled oats Quick oats work in a pinch for softer texture.
  • 1 cup Milk (dairy or non-dairy) Almond milk or oat milk can be used for dairy-free option.
For the Creamy Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Almond butter or peanut butter Sunflower seed butter is a nut-free alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Maple syrup or honey Brown sugar can be used for a cookie dough vibe.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
For the Fun Add-Ins
  • 2 tablespoons Chia seeds or flaxseeds Optional, can skip if preferred.
  • 0.25 cup Mini chocolate chips
  • handful Crushed nuts Optional; walnuts or pecans can be used.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Airtight Containers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine 1 cup of rolled oats, 1 cup of your preferred milk, 2 tablespoons of almond butter, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup or brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon in a mixing bowl and mix thoroughly with a spatula until smooth.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of optional chia seeds or flaxseeds, ¼ cup of mini chocolate chips, and crushed nuts, gently folding into the mixture.
  3. Transfer the mixture into individual containers or keep in the mixing bowl, sealing with an airtight cover.
  4. Place the sealed oats in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  5. When ready to serve, stir the oats and add toppings like mini chocolate chips, fresh fruits, or extra nuts if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 180mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 8gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container. Best consumed within 5 days when refrigerated. Optionally, freeze for up to 3 months. Stir and add milk if too thick after thawing.

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