Creamy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Overnight Oats
A creamy, indulgent overnight oats recipe that tastes like cookie dough but is healthy and easy to prepare. Perfect for busy mornings, this recipe combines rolled oats, Greek yogurt, milk, and mini chocolate chips for a delicious breakfast treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8-10 hours (including soaking time)
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (45g) rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk (whole milk preferred, almond or oat milk for dairy-free)
- 1/4 cup (60g) plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup milk, and 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt. Stir gently but thoroughly to blend the yogurt into the milk.
- Mix in 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and optional 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture smells like cookie dough.
- If using, sprinkle 1 tablespoon chia seeds over the mixture and stir well to thicken the oats and add texture.
- Gently fold 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips into the mixture, being careful not to crush them.
- Pour the mixture into a 12 oz (350 ml) jar or airtight container and seal tightly.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, ideally 8-10 hours, to allow the oats to soak and flavors to meld.
- Before serving, stir the oats gently. If too thick, add a splash of milk to loosen. Optionally, top with extra mini chocolate chips, honey, or fresh fruit.
Notes
Do not use instant or steel-cut oats as texture will be off. Over-soaking beyond 12 hours can make oats mushy. Stir before eating and add milk if too thick. For vegan/dairy-free, substitute milk and yogurt with plant-based alternatives and brown sugar with maple syrup or agave. Freezing not recommended due to texture changes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 12
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