Craving cookie dough but also want to feel like a responsible adult? Same. These overnight oats hit all the nostalgic cookie-dough notes while staying light, protein-packed, and weeknight-easy. Mix them tonight, wake up to dessert-for-breakfast tomorrow. Zero guilt, maximum spoon joy.
1. Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Oats That Taste Like Childhood
This is the OG flavor that started the obsession. It gives you that spoon-in-the-bowl cookie dough vibe with melty bits of chocolate and a creamy base. Make it for Monday mornings when you need instant comfort with actual nutrition.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or skyr for protein)
- 1 scoop (about 25–30 g) vanilla protein powder
- 1 tbsp almond flour (for that cookie-dough texture)
- 1 tbsp natural peanut butter or cashew butter
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp almond extract (optional but magic)
- 1 tbsp mini dark chocolate chips
- Pinch of fine sea salt
Instructions:
- Whisk the almond milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla, almond extract, and salt in a jar until smooth. No clumps allowed.
- Stir in oats, almond flour, and peanut butter until thick and creamy.
- Fold in chocolate chips. Save a few for the top because we eat with our eyes too.
- Cover and chill 4 hours or overnight.
- In the morning, stir and adjust: splash more milk if you like it looser, or add a spoon of yogurt for extra creaminess.
Top with a few extra chips or a sprinkle of flaky salt. Want it warm? Microwave 20–30 seconds to get those chips a little melty. FYI, cashew butter makes it taste extra cookie-dough legit.
2. Snickerdoodle Swirl Oats That Smell Like a Bakery
If cinnamon sugar had a gym membership, it would be this. These oats deliver buttery snickerdoodle flavor with a sweet cinnamon ribbon and zero butter guilt. Weekend brunch vibes, but make it meal prep.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 2 tbsp oat flour (or almond flour)
- 1 tbsp tahini or cashew butter (buttery cookie vibe)
- 1.5 tbsp maple syrup, divided
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon, divided
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp butter extract (optional, but wild)
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- 1 tsp coconut sugar (for the “cinnamon sugar” topping)
Instructions:
- In a bowl, whisk milk, yogurt, protein powder, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, vanilla, butter extract, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in oats, oat flour, and tahini until fully combined.
- In a small cup, mix remaining 1/2 tbsp maple syrup with 1/2 tsp cinnamon to make a quick swirl.
- Spoon the oat mixture into a jar, drizzle the cinnamon maple swirl, and lightly marble with a knife.
- Sprinkle coconut sugar on top, cover, and chill overnight.
Serve with extra cinnamon dusted on top and a splash of milk. For a protein bump, add a spoon of ricotta in the morning. IMO, tahini makes it taste bakery-level luxurious.
3. Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Oats With Choco-Drizzle Drama
This one is for the peanut butter lovers who measure with their hearts. It’s salty-sweet, chewy, and loaded with peanut butter cookie energy—minus the nap. Great pre-workout or mid-morning snack that feels like dessert.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2/3–3/4 cup unsweetened milk of choice
- 1/3 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop peanut butter protein powder (or vanilla)
- 1.5 tbsp natural peanut butter, plus more for drizzle
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 tbsp almond flour
- 2 tsp maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 tbsp mini dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs
- 1 tsp cocoa powder (for the drizzle)
- 1–2 tsp hot water (for thinning drizzle)
Instructions:
- Whisk milk, yogurt, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt in a jar until smooth.
- Stir in oats, flaxseed, almond flour, and peanut butter until thick and cohesive.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Make a quick choco-drizzle: mix a heaping teaspoon of peanut butter with cocoa powder and hot water until pourable. Drizzle over the oats before serving.
Add crushed salted peanuts and a pinch of flaky salt for crunch. Want a lower-sugar swap? Use cacao nibs instead of chocolate chips. Trust me, the salty-sweet balance makes this addictive.
4. Edible Birthday Batter Oats That Throw a Party in a Jar
Sprinkles for breakfast? Absolutely. This tastes like cake batter, looks like a celebration, and still keeps things balanced. Perfect for meal-prep birthdays… or Tuesdays pretending to be birthdays.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/3 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop vanilla or cake-batter protein powder
- 1.5 tbsp almond flour
- 1 tbsp cashew butter (soft, cake-like flavor)
- 1.5 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp almond extract
- 1–2 tbsp naturally colored sprinkles (jimmies hold best)
- Pinch of fine sea salt
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk milk, yogurt, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla, almond extract, and salt until silky.
- Stir in oats, almond flour, and cashew butter until smooth and thick.
- Fold in 1 tbsp sprinkles gently to keep color bleed minimal.
- Transfer to a jar, top with the remaining sprinkles, and chill overnight.
- Before eating, give it a stir and add a splash of milk if you want a looser texture.
Top with a dollop of whipped yogurt (Greek yogurt whisked with a touch of maple) for frosting vibes. If you want extra cake flavor, add a pinch of butter extract. Seriously, it’s a party.
Ready to pick a favorite? These four cookie-dough-inspired oats bring all the nostalgia without the sugar crash. Batch a few jars, stash them in the fridge, and let tomorrow-you thank today-you with every spoonful.
