Cookie Dough Overnight Oats

This is one of my favourite breakfasts to make when the sun is shining! I love the cookie dough flavour of this recipe. I used a salted caramel protein powder which adds flavour and creaminess, combined the the chocolate chips, melted white and dark chocolate and its cookie dough heaven. You’d argue that this recipe is a dessert!

This protein-packed overnight oats recipe combines one of my favourite combos: strawberries, bananas, and almond butter. It only takes a few ingredients to make plus there is absolutely ZERO cooking required! Here’s what you’ll need:

• Rolled oats: feel free to use gluten free tolled oats if you’d like. Rolled oats soak up the liquid from the milk and yogurt to get super creamy.
• Protein powder: the perfect way to give your overnight oats, flavour, sweetness and a protein hit! I used a salted caramel flavour one but vanilla would also work well.
• Chocolate chips: you’ll love the texture of some sprinkled chocolate chips- the perfect cookie dough addition. Feel free to use milk/dark or white chocolate chips.
• White & dark chocolate: Now the fun part the decoration. I love adding a swirl of melted dark and white chocolate to the top of my oats. It sets hard but I like breaking through it.
• Mini Cookies: These are a super cute addition, I found mini bags of Maryland cookies in my local supermarket! 

Feel free to make a double batch of these cookie dough overnight oats and enjoy the perfect protein-packed breakfast all week long!

Customise your overnight oats:

Feel free to add different mix-ins to these cookie dough overnight oats like:

• Chia seeds
• Greek yogurt
• Peanut butter
• Flax seed
• Pumpkin/Sunflower seeds

Method:

How to make cookie dough overnight oats

1. Combine dry ingredients. Add the oats and  protein powder.
2. Add the wet & refrigerate. Pour in the water and stir to combine. Spoon into a suitable glass jar or plastic containers, swirl in the chocolate chips then cover and place in fridge overnight.
3. Top & enjoy! Once ready to serve, top with melted chocolate and mini cookies!

Do you have to cook overnight oats?

• Nope! The oats expand and ‘cook’ overnight as they soak up the liquid. It makes them super creamy.

How do I store overnight oats?

• The great part about this overnight oats recipe is that they’ll stay good in the refrigerator in an airtight container or mason jar for up to 5 days. This makes them perfect for prepping for a busy week ahead!

More oat recipes you’ll love:

• Chocolate Chunk Baked Oats
• Chocolate & Peanut Butter Oat Squares
• Chocolate & Peanut Butter Protein Porridge
• Chunky Peanut Butter Granola

I hope you love these cookie dough overnight oats! If you make this recipe, be sure to tag #sarahshealthykitchen on Instagram. I would also love if you would leave a comment below and rate the recipe. Thank you, Sarah xo.

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