Do you ever open up a packet of chocolate chips for some cookies and then just start eating the leftovers because they're that good? I personally think you should now add them into these chocolate chip overnight oats which taste kinda like cookie dough.
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Why you'll love this recipe
Dessert for breakfast. It's giving chocolate chip cookie dough vibes but in a wholesome, breakfast meal-preppable form like brownie baked oats or almond croissant baked oatmeal.
Overnight oats. Like our peanut butter chocolate overnight oats or peaches and cream overnight oats, this recipe is as easy as mix, chill, and devour.
Prefer savoury? If you're not into sweet breakfasts (personally, something must be wrong with you), try my baked ham asparagus frittata or bacon spinach egg bites instead.
Ingredients and substitutions
Rolled oats. Steel-cut or instant oats can turn mushy if you don't get the liquid right. Rolled oats are more forgiving, but if you don't like the texture, try blending like my oreo overnight oats.
Chia seeds. These help thicken your oats and give a better texture, don't skip, but you could probably substitute flaxseed if needed.
Protein powder. Optional but adds a boost. I recommend vanilla for the cookie dough vibe, but you could also use chocolate.
Greek yogurt. For creaminess and protein. Use coconut yogurt for a dairy-free version, it'll just have a slightly different taste.
Milk. Any milk works - cow's, almond, oat, whatever fits your vibe.
Chocolate chips. The hero ingredient. Mini chips distribute better for bites of chocolate in every spoonful, plus it's a good way to use up spare chocolate chips from your peanut chip chocolate cookies; but you could also chop up your favourite chocolate in its place for a chunkier vibe.
Please check the recipe card for full list of ingredients and quantity.
My Top Tips
Use leftovers. I have lots of chocolate chip cookie recipes where the add in leftovers can be used for this recipe. You could use the white chocolate from the red velvet, peanut butter from the choc peanut butter cookies or even mini Easter eggs from my Easter cookies.
Cookie dough vibes. If you're not concerned with it being super sweet, add a touch of vanilla extract or brown sugar in for the proper cookie dough overnight oats vibe.
Meal prepping overnight oats
Overnight oats is one of my favourite breakfast meal prep options because you can do up five mason jars quickly for the week and then you're all set. They keep well in the fridge for 4-5 days. When you're ready to eat, I recommend stirring as they can sometimes thicken. This will let you know if you need to add a touch more liquid.
You can also reheat on one minute intervals if you prefer them warm (the chocolate chips will melt and create a chocolatey oatmeal instead of the cookie dough).
If you want more meal prep information, check out my Meal Prep for Beginners post and my Meal Prep Basics E-Book.
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Or, you can have a browse through my 15+ Overnight Oatmeal Recipes for more delicious eats.
Recipe
Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 40 g (½ cup) rolled oats, see note 1
- 30 g (2 tablespoon) chia seeds
- 30 g (2 tablespoon) Greek yogurt, see note 2
- 30 g (2 tablespoon) protein, vanilla or chocolate, optional
- 180 ml (¾ cups) milk, see note 2
- 20 g (1 tablespoon) mini chocolate chips, see note 3
Instructions
- Mix together 40 g rolled oats, 30 g (2 tablespoon) chia seeds, 30 g (2 tablespoon) Greek yogurt, 30 g (2 tablespoon) protein, 180 ml (¾ cups) milk and half the chocolate chips in a jar. Top with remaining 20 g (1 tablespoon) mini chocolate chips
- Rest in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
Notes
You can use steel cut, but you may need to adjust the amount of liquid. Note 2 - Greek yogurt and milk
You can adjust the quantity between the two depending on how thick you want it. You can also substitute for dairy-free and plant-based versions. Note 3 - Mini chocolate chips
Mini chips are recommended as you get the bite of chocolate each mouthful. You could also break up larger chips or chocolate block. Storing
Store for up to 4-5 days. When ready to eat, give it a good stir. Reheating
Reheat in the microwave on 1 minute intervals until heated through (approx. 2-3 minutes depending on how thick they are).
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