Dessert for breakfast! These Cookie Dough Overnight Oats are rich, decadent, and creamy. With just a few simple ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time, you can have an irresistibly delicious breakfast ready to go!
All you need is a handful of ingredients including old-fashioned oats, plant-based milk, and brown sugar.
To make these even more delicious, we're whipping up a simple 4-ingredient cookie dough out of oat flour, peanut butter, maple syrup, and chocolate chips.
Perfect as a sweet breakfast, on-the-go snack, or dessert!
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Ingredients
To make this easy cookie inspired overnight oat recipe, you'll just need a few simple ingredients like old-fashioned oats, plant-based milk, brown sugar, and chocolate chips.
Old-Fashioned Oats: I highly recommend using Old-Fashioned Oats (rolled oats) instead of quick oats. Quick oats will be thinner and have a mushy consistency.
Plant-Based Milk: You can use any variety of plant-based milk— I like to use an unsweetened vanilla flavor. Choose whichever one you enjoy the most!
Plant-Based Yogurt: I love the brand Kite Hill. I recommend unsweetened.
Chia Seeds: Adding chia seeds helps with thickness and creaminess.
Brown Sugar: This gives it a more cookie dough flavor because cookies typically have brown sugar. You can use maple syrup as well.
Cinnamon or Vanilla: I like to add cinnamon and vanilla. I usually use a vanilla-flavored unsweetened plant-based milk.
Chocolate Chips: Use any vegan chocolate chip— you can use mini chips or regular sized chips. But they are a must for this to actually taste like cookie dough.
Cookie Dough Bites: Optional add-on but delicious. I like making a quick cookie dough by combining oat flour, peanut butter, maple syrup, and chocolate chips.
See recipe card for quantities.
Helpful Equipment
No equipment is required to make overnight oats.
However, I suggest investing in a few jars with lids so you can prepare your overnight oats in advance and have them ready for several days.
Here are a few small jars that I recommend: 16oz Weck Jars with Glass Lids, 8oz Jars with Latch, and 16oz Mason Jars.
How to Make This Recipe
These delicious overnight oats are made for cookie lovers!
Since these oats are prepared the night before, breakfast is ready in seconds the next morning!
The full written recipe can be found in the recipe card below.
Step 1: Add the old-fashioned oats, plant-based milk, yogurt, chia seeds, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to a jar.
Step 2: Stir to combine and add the chocolate chips.
Step 3: Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 3-4 hours.
Next day, stir in or top the overnight oats with cookie dough bites and enjoy!
Note: If you aren't adding the cookie dough bites, I recommend stirring in a spoonful of nut butter to the overnight oats. This is helpful in making it taste more rich and buttery like a cookie!
Cookie Dough Bites
You can make cookie dough bites a few different ways.
I combine oat flour, peanut butter, maple syrup, and chocolate chips until I get a cookie dough batter. Roll into small balls.
But these snickerdoodle bites are amazing as well if you want to avoid a peanut butter flavor.
Alternately, you can make these cookie dough bites that are made with all-purpose flour but beware that flour must be heat treated before eating raw.
Oat flour can be eaten raw so I typically go that route to avoid the extra step.
Substitutions
Feel free to switch things up based on what you have on hand.
Non-Dairy Milk: Any plant-based milk will work here.
Yogurt: It adds creaminess. If you don't want to use yogurt, try making overnight oats without yogurt instead!
Chia Seeds: If you don't enjoy chia seeds, try this recipe for overnight oats without chia seeds instead. You could also use ground flaxseeds.
Pure Maple Syrup: Agave syrup is a good substitute.
Topping Ideas
Cookie dough oatmeal is best served with homemade edible cookie dough but is delicious without as well.
Try it with the following:
Fresh Fruit: Bananas and strawberries are a great topping choice.
Jam: Store-bought or homemade. My favorite is my homemade strawberry jam.
Chocolate: Mix in cocoa powder to make double chocolate cookie overnight oats.
Nut butter: Drizzle your favorite nut butter over the top.
Granola or Nuts: Add a crunchy topping like your favorite vegan granola or chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts.
Protein Powder: Add a scoop of vegan protein powder for a protein-packed breakfast.
Tips & Tricks
Avoid quick oats as they can become too mushy. I do not recommend steel-cut oats either, they take too long to soak.
Choose the right jar. An 8oz jar will be filled to the brim with oats and toppings, making it difficult to close. A 16oz jar is preferred, especially for on-the-go, as it leaves room for toppings and allows the lid to close securely.
Include chia seeds. They add a thick, creamy texture. If you don't have chia seeds, flax seeds are a good alternative.
Add toppings fresh: For the best taste and texture, add your toppings in the morning. Taking a few extra seconds to do this will make a big difference.
Add a pinch of salt. This enhances the flavors and balances the sweetness of your oats without making them salty.
Prep in advance: Save time by preparing several jars of overnight oats at once.
Stir before eating. Give your oats a good stir before eating to mix in any liquid that may have settled on top.
Storage
Store your overnight oats in an airtight jar or airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Adding a pinch of salt balances the flavors but doesn't make your oats salty.
Nope! It's completely optional and just a fun little addition. But I do recommend adding a spoonful of nut butter to the oats if you aren't making the cookie dough.
Yes, you can! The chocolate chips will melt but that sounds delicious so go for it. You can heat them on the stove-top or microwave.
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Recipe
Cookie Dough Overnight Oats
Ingredients
Overnight Oats
- ½ cup Old-Fashioned Oats
- ½ cup Plant-Based Milk unsweetened
- ¼ cup Vegan Yogurt unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds
- 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar or maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon or vanilla extract
- Pinch of Kosher Salt
- 1 tablespoon of Vegan Chocolate Chips
Cookie Dough Bites
- 1 cup Oat Flour
- ¼ cup Peanut Butter or almond butter
- ¼ cup Maple Syrup
- Pinch of Kosher Salt
- Vegan Chocolate Chips to preference
Instructions
- Add the old-fashioned oats, plant-based milk, yogurt, chia seeds, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to a jar. Stir well to combine.
- Toss in the chocolate chips.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 3-4 hours.
- Combine the oat flour, maple syrup, and peanut butter until it forms a cookie dough. If the mixture is dry, add a teaspoon of plant-based milk.
- Add a few tablespoons of chocolate chips and roll into small balls. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Please note— if you aren't adding the cookie dough bites, I recommend stirring in a spoonful of nut butter to the overnight oats. This is helpful in making it taste more rich and buttery like a cookie!
- Next day, stir in or top the overnight oats with cookie dough bites and enjoy!
Notes
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