Cookies and Cream Overnight Oats are a delicious and easy breakfast option. They combine the rich flavor of chocolate sandwich cookies with creamy oats for a delightful start to your day. Perfect for busy mornings, these overnight oats can be prepared in advance and enjoyed straight from the fridge.
Why Make This Recipe
This recipe is a great choice because it’s quick to prepare and can be customized to fit your taste. It’s a balanced meal that provides fiber, protein, and healthy fats, making it a filling breakfast. Plus, who doesn’t love the combination of cookies and cream?
How to Make Cookies and Cream Overnight Oats
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
- Toppings: additional crushed cookies, whipped cream, or chocolate chips
Directions:
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl or jar, mix the rolled oats, milk, yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add Cookies: Gently fold in the crushed cookies, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate overnight, allowing the oats to absorb the liquid and soften.
- Serve: In the morning, give the oats a good stir and add your favorite toppings, such as more crushed cookies or whipped cream, if desired.
How to Serve Cookies and Cream Overnight Oats
Cookies and Cream Overnight Oats are best enjoyed chilled straight from the fridge. You can serve them in individual jars or bowls, topped with extra crushed cookies, whipped cream, or chocolate chips for an extra treat.
How to Store Cookies and Cream Overnight Oats
Store any leftover oats in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make sure to keep them in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Tips to Make Cookies and Cream Overnight Oats
- Use gluten-free cookies if you want to keep the recipe gluten-free.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup or honey according to your taste.
- Experiment with different types of milk for varying flavors, such as almond milk or oat milk.
Variation
Feel free to try different flavors by adding fruits like bananas or strawberries, or swap the chocolate sandwich cookies for other cookies like vanilla or peanut butter.
FAQs
1. Can I make these oats vegan? Yes, just use dairy-free yogurt and a non-dairy milk alternative.
2. How long can I keep these overnight oats in the fridge? They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
3. Can I heat them up? You can heat them in the microwave for a warm breakfast, but they are traditionally enjoyed cold.
Enjoy your delicious Cookies and Cream Overnight Oats!
Cookies and Cream Overnight Oats
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional) Adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies Plus additional for topping
Toppings
- additional crushed cookies, whipped cream, or chocolate chips For serving
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl or jar, mix the rolled oats, milk, yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gently fold in the crushed cookies, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate overnight, allowing the oats to absorb the liquid and soften.
Serving
- In the morning, give the oats a good stir and add your favorite toppings, such as more crushed cookies or whipped cream, if desired.
