Protein Cookie Dough Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats blended with protein, chocolate chips, and nut butter for a filling and flavorful meal.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder (approximately 1 ounce)
06 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Cookie Dough Mix-ins

09 - 2 tablespoons mini dark chocolate chips
10 - 2 tablespoons almond butter
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Stir thoroughly until fully blended.
02 - Fold in chocolate chips, almond butter, and nuts until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Divide the mixture evenly between two jars or airtight containers.
04 - Cover containers and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight, allowing the oats to soften and flavors to fully develop.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. Top with additional chocolate chips or a drizzle of nut butter if desired before consuming.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can prep it when your brain is awake and your willpower is strong, then let the fridge do the heavy lifting.
  • It tastes like cookie dough but actually keeps you full and energized through your morning.
  • No cooking required means no excuses on rushed mornings or lazy Sundays.
02 -
  • Chia seeds are non-negotiable if you want that creamy overnight oat texture—without them you're just eating soggy oats, with them you get something almost pudding-like.
  • The mixture will be thicker than you think it should be when you first make it, but trust that the oats are going to absorb liquid while they sit and it'll reach the perfect consistency by morning.
03 -
  • Use a quality protein powder you actually enjoy the taste of—cheap or unfamiliar brands can make the whole mixture taste off, and you'll be eating it every morning so it matters.
  • Stir the jars from bottom to top when you eat them because the chia seeds settle and create layers, and you want the full experience in every spoonful.
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