Protein Cookie Dough Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats blended with protein, chocolate chips, and nuts for a satisfying, nourishing start.

# What Goes In:

→ 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
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

# How to Make It:

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 well until fully blended.
02 - Fold in chocolate chips, almond butter, and nuts until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Divide the mixture equally between two jars or containers with tight-fitting lids.
04 - Cover containers and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight, allowing the oats to soften and flavors to meld together.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. Top with additional chocolate chips or a drizzle of nut butter if desired before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like cookie dough but actually keeps you full and energized through your morning or post-workout window.
  • Prep takes about ten minutes, then the fridge does all the heavy lifting while you rest.
  • The protein powder isn't some chalky addition—it blends so seamlessly you'd never know it's there.
02 -
  • Don't skip the stirring in the morning—the oats settle and compress, but one good stir brings back that creamy texture instantly.
  • If your protein powder is gritty or chalky tasting, switch brands; there's a huge difference between cheap powder and quality powder, and it makes a difference you can actually taste here.
03 -
  • Make four jars instead of two if you have the containers—overnight oats stay fresh and actually improve in flavor for three days in the fridge.
  • If you like your oats thinner in the morning, stir in extra milk right before eating rather than adding it upfront; the oats will have already absorbed what they need.
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