Cookie Dough Overnight Oats Recipe — No-Bake Breakfast Treat

Cookie dough for breakfast—with 41 grams of protein per serving. These cookie dough overnight oats are simple to make, nutrient-dense, and so satisfying they’ll have you craving overnight oats every morning.

If you like high-protein breakfasts, try my other easy overnight oat recipes: 4-ingredient protein overnight oats, cottage cheese overnight oats, and Nutella overnight oats.

Recipe Highlights

• Fast: Ready in five minutes—just mix, chill, and go. This is an ideal meal-prep breakfast for busy mornings.
• Digestive support: Each serving contains 7 grams of dietary fiber to promote healthy digestion and steady energy.
• Deliciously satisfying: It tastes like cookie dough but delivers a balanced meal with protein and fiber.
• Portable: Make several jars at once for grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week.

Key Ingredients and Swaps

• Large flake oats: Also called rolled or old-fashioned oats. They soak up liquid well while keeping a pleasant chew. Quick oats are an acceptable swap; avoid instant or steel-cut oats.
• Vanilla protein powder: Use a flavored powder—vanilla works best for this recipe to create that cookie-dough taste.
• Powdered peanut butter: This adds peanut flavor with fewer calories and more protein than regular peanut butter. You can use it in the mix and add creamy peanut butter as a topping.
• Ground flaxseed: Adds a nutty flavor and healthy fats—an important texture and nutrition boost for these oats.

See the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and exact measurements.

How to Make

Step 1: Add all overnight oat ingredients (except toppings) to a jar or container.

Step 2: Stir until smooth, cover, and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight. Add toppings just before eating.

Topping Suggestions

I like a generous scoop of natural peanut butter and a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips. Other tasty options:

• Crushed nuts: 1–2 tablespoons of chopped peanuts, walnuts, pecans, or cashews.
• Seeds: A few teaspoons of hemp hearts or chia seeds for extra texture.
• Other nut butters: Cashew, almond, or any seed butter if you prefer.
• Fruit: 1/2 a sliced banana or 1/2 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen).
• Dried fruit: Swap chocolate for raisins, dried cranberries, chopped dates, or apricots.
• Indulgent extras: Chopped dark chocolate, granola, jam, or a spoonful of Nutella.

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