Cookie Dough Overnight Oats with Chocolate Chips
Enjoy the delicious flavor of Cookie Dough Overnight Oats with chocolate chips, a convenient and satisfying breakfast option. Made with almond butter, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, maple syrup, almond extract, and chocolate chips, this recipe offers a creamy and flavorful oatmeal that’s perfect for busy mornings.
Enjoy delicious Cookie Dough Overnight Oats with chocolate chips, capturing that irresistible cookie dough flavor in a convenient breakfast. With a creamy texture that mimics raw cookie dough, this simple recipe is perfect for busy mornings when you need something fast and tasty. Whether you use instant oats, old-fashioned oats, or steel-cut oats, this overnight oatmeal made in mason jars is a fun way to enjoy your favorite flavors with wholesome ingredients.
What is the Difference Between Quick, Old-Fashioned, and Steel-Cut Oats?
The difference between quick, old-fashioned, and steel-cut oats lies in how they’re processed and how they affect the texture and cooking time. Quick oats are the most processed, rolled thinner and cut into smaller pieces, so they cook super fast and have a softer, creamier texture. Old-fashioned oats (also called rolled oats) are steamed and rolled flat, making them slightly thicker than quick oats, which gives them a heartier texture while still cooking fairly quickly. Steel-cut oats, on the other hand, are the least processed, made by cutting the whole oat groat into pieces, resulting in a chewier texture and longer cooking time. All of them are healthy, but they just offer different textures and cooking times depending on what you prefer!
Why You’ll Love This Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Overnight Oats Recipe
- Tastes like cookie dough: You’ll love how these overnight oats capture the rich, indulgent flavor of chocolate chip cookie dough in a quick and easy breakfast.
- Perfect for busy mornings: This recipe is ideal for meal prep—just grab your oats straight from the fridge for a hassle-free, delicious start to your day.
- Versatile with different oats: Whether you prefer instant, old-fashioned, or steel-cut oats, this recipe works great with your favorite type.
- Customizable and fun: Make these oats your own by adding extra toppings like nuts or more chocolate chips to elevate the cookie dough experience!
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here is everything you need to make the most delicious cookie dough overnight oats recipe:
Old-Fashioned Oats: Substitute with gluten-free oats, quinoa flakes, or buckwheat groats for a different grain base.
Unsweetened Almond Milk: Swap with any plant-based milk like oat milk, cashew milk, coconut milk, or soy milk, or use cow’s milk if dairy isn’t a concern.
Chia Seeds: Replace with hemp seeds or ground flaxseed for similar texture and nutrients, or use poppy seeds for a similar crunch.
Ground Flaxseed: Substitute with more chia seeds, hemp seeds, or use psyllium husk for a fiber-rich alternative.
Maple Syrup: Replace with honey, agave nectar, or date syrup for natural sweetness, or use coconut sugar or stevia for a lower glycemic option.
Almond Butter: Swap with peanut butter, creamy cashew butter, or for nut-free options, use sunflower seed butter or tahini.
Almond Extract: Replace with vanilla extract for a milder flavor or use coconut extract for a twist.
Chocolate Chips: You can use any variety of chocolate chips that meet your dietary needs. Substitute with cacao nibs, dairy-free chocolate chips, or chopped dark chocolate for a different level of sweetness.
How to Make My Healthy Cookie Dough Oats Recipe
Here are easy, detailed, step-by-step instructions for making my easy overnight oatmeal with chocolate chips recipe. The instructions are also repeated in the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post.
Step 1: Combine the Ingredients
In a medium-sized bowl or a mason jar, add 1/2 cup of old-fashioned oats, 1/2 cup of almond milk, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, 1 tablespoon of chia seeds, 1 tablespoon of almond butter, 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed, 1/8 teaspoon of almond extract, and 2 pinches of salt.
Mix all the ingredients together until everything is well combined.
Step 2: Cover and Refrigerate
Cover the bowl or jar with a lid or plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator. Let it chill for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the oats to absorb the liquid and flavors.
In the morning, give the oats a good stir. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a splash of almond milk to reach your desired consistency.
Helpful Recipe Notes
Preparation Time: Assemble your oats the night before to allow ample time for the flavors to meld and the oats to soften. This makes for a quick and easy breakfast in the morning.
Oat Choices: Old-fashioned oats provide a hearty texture. If you prefer a creamier consistency, you can use quick oats.
Sweetness Level: Adjust the maple syrup to suit your taste. You can start with less and add more if needed.
Consistency Tip: If the oats are too thick upon serving, stir in a splash more milk to reach your desired consistency.
Added Protein Boost: To increase the grams of protein you can add vanilla protein powder, plant-based protein powder, cottage cheese, or plain greek yogurt.
Do you love oats for breakfast? Check out more of my easy and nutritious overnight oats recipes:
Cookie Dough Overnight Oats with Chocolate Chips
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 pinches salt
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl or a mason jar, add 1/2 cup of old-fashioned oats, 1/2 cup of almond milk, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, 1 tablespoon of chia seeds, 1 tablespoon of almond butter, 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed, 1/8 teaspoon of almond extract, and 2 pinches of salt.Mix all the ingredients together until everything is well combined.
- Cover the bowl or jar with a lid or plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator. Let it chill for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the oats to absorb the liquid and flavors.In the morning, give the oats a good stir. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a splash of almond milk to reach your desired consistency.
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Thanks for sharing this recipe!
It looks yummy!
You’re welcome! I hope you enjoy them 🙂
Its like dessert for breakfast, tastes like a cookie!
Hi Ashley, thank you for the review 🙂
Thank you for a great recipe. This was easy to make and I felt like i was eating cookie dough for breakfast…but healthy!
You’re welcome, Olivia! I’m so glad you like it 🙂
I’m so excited to share this overnight oats recipe with you! It’s quick, easy, and super tasty 🙂