If you love anything Oreo and cookies and cream inspired like I do, you absolutely have to try these Oreo overnight oats. They’ve got just enough cookies and cream flavor to feel like you’re starting your day with a treat, but they’re still full of nutrient-dense, satisfying ingredients.
Why you’ll love these:
- They’re super quick to prepare and don’t require any cooking.
- You can make several ahead for an easy breakfast meal prep aka spend 5 minutes on Sunday and have breakfasts made for your entire week!
- These are high protein overnight oats so you’ll be full all morning long.
- They’re high fiber to support great digestion and keep you satisfied.
The bottom line: These cookies and cream-inspired overnight oats feel indulgent but are a perfectly well-balanced breakfast that will keep you satisfied and support your health goals. Win win!
How to make overnight oats:
The best part about overnight oats is that you can keep the base ingredients the same (oats, chia seeds, milk, yogurt) and change up the sweeteners and flavors! Here’s how to make them:
- Add your oats, chia seeds, milk, crushed Oreos, vanilla, honey, and yogurt to your jar or container. Stir very well until well combined. Cover.
- Place your oats containers in the fridge to set for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- After your overnight oats have set, give them a quick stir and add any additional topping that you want!
Other Topping Ideas
- Fresh or frozen fruit
- Walnuts or almonds
- Granola
- White chocolate chips
Oreo Overnight Oats FAQ
What if I don’t like chia seeds?
If you skip the chia seeds, the recipe will still work! Chia seeds absorb liquid, so if you skip them, just be sure to decrease the amount of liquid to 1/2 cup.
What kind of milk should I use?
Any kind of milk that you like will work. Whether it’s regular cow’s milk or a plant-based alternative, you can use it in this recipe. If you choose a plant-based milk, you can still get a protein boost by using a protein-fortified option, like this one.
Cookies for breakfast? Are these healthy?
The bottom line, YES! You can absolutely enjoy “fun” foods along with “healthier” foods, and this is a great example of that. These oats do have some added sugar from honey and a crushed cookie, but they’re also packed with protein, heart-healthy fiber, and healthy fats! If you have health goals, you’ll find it so much easier to eat a consistently healthy diet when you find balance with all foods.
Need more overnight oats ideas? Give my blueberry cheesecake overnight oats a try and tag me @the.balanced.nutritionist on Instagram!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup milk use whatever kind you like (plant-based is fine but may alter the protein content)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 Oreo cookie crushed
Instructions
- Add your oats, chia seeds, milk, crushed Oreos, vanilla, honey, and yogurt to your jar or container. Stir very well until well combined. Cover.
- Place your oats containers in the fridge to set for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- After your overnight oats have set, give them a quick stir and enjoy!
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