What if you could wake up to a delicious, ready-to-eat breakfast that tastes exactly like a scoop of creamy, decadent chocolate chip cookie dough, but is actually a wholesome, high-protein meal designed to fuel your entire day? Say hello to your new morning obsession: these incredible, easy, and completely life-changing Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Overnight Oats.
This isn’t just a recipe; it’s the ultimate healthy breakfast hack that satisfies your sweet tooth and your nutrition goals all at once. We’ll show you how to use a few smart, wholesome ingredients like cottage cheese, chia seeds, and protein powder to create a thick, creamy, and spoonable “cookie dough” that you prep the night before. It’s the perfect, guilt-free way to indulge in your favorite dessert flavor, first thing in the morning!
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Recipe Overview: The Ultimate Meal-Prep Breakfast
What makes these Cookie Dough Overnight Oats a viral sensation and a meal-prep champion is the perfect combination of indulgent taste and powerful nutrition, all wrapped up in a ridiculously easy, no-cook recipe. This breakfast is packed with protein and fiber to keep you feeling full and satisfied for hours. The recipe offers two fantastic methods—a super-smooth blender version for a true “dough-like” texture, and a classic stirred version for a more traditional oatmeal texture. It’s the perfect grab-and-go solution for busy mornings.
| Metric | Time / Level |
| Total Time | 8 hours 5 minutes (includes overnight chilling) |
| Active Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Difficulty Level | Easy |
| Servings | 2 |
The Essential Ingredients for Healthy “Cookie Dough”
This recipe uses a handful of wholesome, powerhouse ingredients to perfectly mimic the flavor and texture of cookie dough.
- The “Cookie Dough” Base: This is the trio that creates the satisfying texture and flavor foundation.
- Rolled Oats: We use old-fashioned rolled oats, which soften overnight into a perfect, chewy texture, similar to the “flour” component of cookie dough.
- Chia Seeds: These tiny nutritional powerhouses are amazing at absorbing liquid, which helps to thicken the oats into a super thick, spoonable, and pudding-like consistency. They also provide a great boost of fiber and healthy omega-3s.
- Vanilla Protein Powder: This adds a significant protein boost, a touch of sweetness, and that classic, cakey, vanilla flavor that is essential for a “cookie dough” taste.
- The Creaminess & Protein Boost (Cottage Cheese or Greek Yogurt): This is the secret to a rich, creamy texture and even more protein.
- Cottage Cheese: When blended, cottage cheese becomes unbelievably smooth and creamy, adding a massive protein boost and a mild, tangy flavor reminiscent of cheesecake.
- Greek Yogurt: A fantastic alternative that is naturally smooth and provides a tangier, more yogurt-like flavor.
- The Finishing Touches:
- Nut Butter: A tablespoon or two of almond butter or cashew butter is crucial! It provides a rich, buttery flavor that is absolutely key to mimicking the taste of real cookie dough.
- Chocolate Chips: The best part! A sprinkle of mini or regular chocolate chips provides that classic, sweet, chocolatey burst in every bite.
Step-by-Step to the Perfect Overnight Oats
This recipe offers two incredibly easy methods, depending on your texture preference.
Method #1: The Smooth & Creamy Blender Method (For a True “Dough” Texture)
This method creates a completely smooth, homogenous, and pudding-like texture that is most similar to real cookie dough.
Step 1: In the pitcher of a blender, combine all of the ingredients except for the chocolate chips: the rolled oats, chia seeds, vanilla protein powder, salt (if using), cottage cheese or Greek yogurt, milk, maple syrup, and your choice of nut butter.
Step 2: Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Pour the blended mixture into a bowl or directly into your two serving jars. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
Step 4: Add lids to your jars and store them overnight in the refrigerator.
Step 5: In the morning, give the oats a good stir. If they are too thick for your liking, you can add a small splash of milk to loosen the consistency. Add any other toppings you desire and enjoy!
Method #2: The Classic Textured Stir-Together Method
This method is even faster and results in a more traditional overnight oats texture where you can still feel the individual oats.
Step 1: If you are using cottage cheese, it’s best to blend it by itself first until it is smooth. If you are using Greek yogurt, you can skip this blending step.
Step 2: Divide all the ingredients, including the smooth cottage cheese or Greek yogurt and the chocolate chips, evenly between two jars.
Step 3: Use a spoon to stir each jar very well, making sure all the ingredients are fully combined.
Step 4: Add the lids and store the jars overnight in the refrigerator.
Step 5: In the morning, give the oats a good stir, add a splash of milk to adjust the consistency if needed, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
The Best High-Protein Cookie Dough Overnight Oats
A high-protein, no-cook recipe for overnight oats designed to taste like chocolate chip cookie dough. The recipe combines rolled oats, chia seeds, and vanilla protein powder with a creamy base of either blended cottage cheese or Greek yogurt. The mixture is sweetened with maple syrup, flavored with nut butter, and studded with chocolate chips. After refrigerating overnight, the oats soften into a thick, pudding-like consistency, perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes (includes overnight soaking)
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook, Soaking, Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 tsp salt (omit if using cottage cheese)
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 – 1 1/2 cups milk (adjust for preferred thickness)
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 1–2 Tablespoons almond butter or cashew butter
- 1–2 Tablespoons chocolate chips
Instructions
- Method #1: Blender Method
- Combine all of the ingredients except for the chocolate chips in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl and fold in the chocolate chips.
- Divide the mixture into two jars or airtight containers.
- Secure the lids and store overnight in the refrigerator.
- In the morning, add a small amount of milk if needed to adjust the consistency, add any other toppings, and enjoy.
- Method #2: Regular Overnight Oats
- If using cottage cheese, blend it by itself until smooth. If using Greek yogurt, you can skip this step.
- Divide all the ingredients (oats, chia seeds, protein powder, salt, blended cottage cheese or yogurt, milk, maple syrup, and nut butter) evenly between two jars.
- Stir the contents of each jar well until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Secure the lids and store overnight in the refrigerator.
- In the morning, add a small amount of milk if needed to adjust the consistency, add any other toppings, and enjoy.
Notes
- This recipe offers two preparation methods: a blender method for a completely smooth, pudding-like texture, and a standard mixing method for more texture from the whole oats.
- The overnight soaking period is a crucial step that allows the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and soften.
- Omit the added salt if you are using cottage cheese, which is already salty.
- The amount of milk can be adjusted to achieve your preferred thickness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 550-650
- Sugar: 25-35 g
- Sodium: 500-700 mg
- Fat: 20-28 g
- Saturated Fat: 6-9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60-70 g
- Fiber: 12-16 g
- Protein: 30-35 g
- Cholesterol: 30-50 mg
Storage and Make-Ahead Tips
These Cookie Dough Overnight Oats are the absolute king of meal prep.
- Make-Ahead: This recipe is designed to be made ahead! You can prepare a whole week’s worth of these jars on a Sunday night, and you’ll have a delicious, healthy, and satisfying breakfast ready to grab and go every single morning.
- Storage: Store the overnight oats in airtight containers or mason jars with lids in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The texture will continue to soften slightly each day, but they will remain delicious.
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Creative Recipe Variations
This delicious and healthy recipe is a perfect template for all your favorite cookie-inspired flavors.
- “Oatmeal Raisin Cookie” Oats: For a classic, chewy oatmeal cookie flavor, simply swap the chocolate chips for raisins and add 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the base mixture.
- “Double Chocolate” Cookie Dough Oats: For the ultimate chocolate lover’s breakfast, use a chocolate-flavored protein powder and add 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder to the base mixture before blending.
- Make it Nut-Free: For a delicious, nut-free version that is safe for school or work, simply substitute the almond or cashew butter with an equal amount of sunflower seed butter (SunButter).
Enjoy Your Healthy “Dessert for Breakfast”!
You’ve just created the perfect breakfast: a meal that tastes like a decadent, indulgent treat but is actually a powerhouse of nutrition designed to fuel your day. These High-Protein Cookie Dough Overnight Oats are a fun, easy, and incredibly delicious way to stick to your health goals without ever feeling deprived. It’s a true game-changer for busy mornings.
We hope this becomes your new favorite way to start the day!
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the texture of these overnight oats like?
It depends on the method you choose! The blender method creates a very thick, smooth, and creamy texture that is very similar to a thick pudding or an actual scoop of cookie dough. The regular, stirred method will have more texture, and you will be able to feel the individual, softened rolled oats, similar to a classic, thick oatmeal.
Q2: Do I have to use protein powder in this recipe?
No, you don’t have to, but it does add a significant protein boost and a sweet, vanilla, cake-batter-like flavor. If you omit it, your oats will be less sweet and have a lower protein content. You may want to add an extra tablespoon of maple syrup to compensate for the sweetness.
Q3: Can I make this recipe vegan?
Yes, easily! To make this recipe vegan, use a plant-based vanilla protein powder. Swap the cottage cheese or Greek yogurt for a thick, dairy-free yogurt (like a coconut or soy-based yogurt). Use your favorite plant-based milk (like almond or oat milk). And be sure to use dairy-free chocolate chips.
Q4: What kind of oats are the best for making overnight oats?
Old-fashioned rolled oats are the best choice for overnight oats. They absorb the liquid beautifully overnight, becoming soft and creamy but still retaining a pleasant, chewy texture. Instant or quick-cooking oats can become too soft and mushy, while steel-cut oats will not soften enough without being cooked.
Q5: Can you taste the cottage cheese?
No, not at all, especially if you use the blender method! When you blend the cottage cheese until it is completely smooth, the curds and the signature texture disappear entirely. The final result is a mild, tangy creaminess that is very similar to using Greek yogurt or cream cheese, with no “cheesy” flavor.