Cookie Dough Overnight Oats

Ingredients

• 0.75 cup Plain Greek yogurt (2% preferred for a creamier texture; any type will work)
• 0.5 tbsp Almond butter
• 1 tbsp Maple syrup
• 0.25 tsp Vanilla extract
• 0.25 tsp Ground cinnamon
• Ground nutmeg (Pinch)
• 0.125 tsp Fine sea salt
• 0.333 cup Old-fashioned rolled oats (Large flake)
• 1 tbsp Ground flaxseed (Or chia seeds)
• 1 tbsp Chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp Milk or water (A couple of tablespoons, optional; stir in before eating if the oats are thicker than desired. Use milk or water.)

Steps

1. 1

   Add the Greek yogurt, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and fine sea salt to a bowl. Stir well until fully combined.

2. 2

   Stir in the rolled oats, ground flaxseed, and chocolate chips until evenly mixed.

3. 3

   Cover or otherwise store the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. Overnight is best for optimal texture.

4. 4

   In the morning, enjoy the overnight oats. If they are thicker than you would like, stir in a couple of tablespoons of milk or water before eating.

Notes

The flaxseed may be replaced with chia seeds. The source gives an optional milk-or-water adjustment but does not specify a type of milk. The stated nutrition is approximately 431 kcal, 25 g protein, 44 g carbohydrates, 19 g fat, and 7 g fiber.

Nutrition per serving

• breakfast
• vegetarian
• high-protein
• high-fiber
• no-cook
• make-ahead
• overnight oats