Protein Cookie Dough Oats (Print View)

Creamy oats with protein, chocolate chips, and nut butter for a nutritious, satisfying breakfast or snack.

# Components:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder
06 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Cookie Dough Mix-ins

09 - 2 tablespoons mini dark chocolate chips
10 - 2 tablespoons almond butter
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans, optional

# Method:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Stir well until fully blended.
02 - Fold in chocolate chips, almond butter, and nuts until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Divide the mixture evenly between two jars or airtight containers.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight, allowing the oats to soften and flavors to fully meld.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. If desired, top with additional chocolate chips or a drizzle of nut butter before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like indulgence but delivers serious protein, so you're not just eating dessert for breakfast.
  • Zero cooking involved means you can prep it while your coffee brews, then forget about it until morning.
  • The flavors get deeper overnight as the chocolate and nut butter meld into the creamy oats, making it taste even better the next day.
02 -
  • Don't skip stirring the mixture before it goes in the fridge, or the protein powder will clump and settle on the bottom, leaving you with weird surprises.
  • The texture will be noticeably thicker in the morning than when you mixed it, which is exactly what you want, but some people panic and water it down too much.
03 -
  • Use frozen berries or a drizzle of chocolate syrup on top in the morning—the cold jar will partially thaw them while you eat, creating pockets of concentrated flavor.
  • If you like your overnight oats thinner and more drinkable, use a jar and shake it like a smoothie, and it transforms into something you can sip.
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