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Creamy Cookie Dough Overnight Oats

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A quick and easy breakfast that tastes like dessert but fuels your day with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for busy mornings or as a grab-and-go snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk (regular or plant-based)
  • Β½ cup (120g) Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
  • 1 tablespoon (15g) almond butter
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon (12g) brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (12g) chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) mini chocolate chips
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, almond butter, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and chia seeds.
  2. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined. Stir the almond butter thoroughly to incorporate.
  3. Fold in mini chocolate chips, saving a few for topping later if desired.
  4. Divide the mixture evenly into two mason jars or airtight containers.
  5. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).
  6. In the morning, stir the oats and top with additional chocolate chips, nuts, or a drizzle of almond butter if desired.

Notes

[‘Use rolled oats for the best texture; avoid instant oats.’, ‘Chia seeds help thicken the oats and add nutritional benefits.’, ‘Adjust sweetness by reducing brown sugar or using honey or maple syrup.’, ‘Customize toppings with crushed nuts, coconut flakes, or sea salt.’, ‘Oats can be prepared up to 3 days in advance and stored in the fridge.’]

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