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Cookie Dough Overnight Oats: High-Protein, Make-Ahead Breakfast

Close-up of cookie dough overnight oats in a glass jar, generously topped with mini chocolate chips.
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Prepare this creamy, high-protein overnight oats recipe tonight for a satisfying, dessert-like breakfast ready when you wake up. It requires only 5 minutes of prep time.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips (for topping or mixing)
  • 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder (optional, for deeper flavor)

Instructions

  1. In a jar or container with a lid, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, chia seeds, vanilla extract, almond extract, maple syrup, and milk. If using, add the cocoa powder now.
  2. Stir or shake the mixture well until all ingredients are fully incorporated and no dry clumps of protein powder remain.
  3. Seal the container and place it in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
  4. In the morning, check the consistency. If the mixture is too thick, stir in a splash more milk until you reach your desired creamy texture.
  5. Stir in or top with the mini chocolate chips before eating. This is your ready-to-eat, high-protein breakfast.

Notes

  • For the creamiest texture, use Greek yogurt or a thick non-dairy milk like oat milk or canned coconut milk as part of your liquid base.
  • If you are preparing this for weight loss, reduce the maple syrup to 1 teaspoon or substitute with a zero-calorie sweetener.
  • This recipe is excellent for meal prep breakfast bowls; make 3-4 jars on Sunday for the week.

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