Protein Cookie Dough Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats blended with protein, chocolate chips, and nuts for a rich, flavorful start or snack.

# 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)

# Directions:

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 and no dry ingredients remain.
02 - Fold in chocolate chips, almond butter, and nuts if using until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Divide the prepared mixture equally between two jars or airtight containers with lids.
04 - Cover containers and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight, allowing the oats to fully soften and flavors to meld together.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly to recombine. Top with additional chocolate chips or a drizzle of nut butter if desired before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but delivers 24 grams of protein per serving, so your muscles and hunger actually stay happy.
  • Zero cooking involved, which means you can meal-prep on Sunday and eat like a champion all week.
  • The texture softens overnight into something creamy that feels indulgent rather than like you're eating raw oats.
02 -
  • If you forget to stir well during mixing and protein powder sits in pockets, you'll bite into chalky surprises—stir like you mean it the first time.
  • The consistency changes as it sits, getting thicker and creamier; if it becomes too thick by morning, add a splash more milk to loosen it back up.
03 -
  • Greek yogurt is non-negotiable here—it's what creates that creamy indulgent texture that makes this feel different from regular overnight oats.
  • If you're using a chocolate protein powder, reduce the maple syrup by half a tablespoon since the powder adds sweetness already.
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