Blended Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Overnight Oats

Citrus Free, Corn Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Soy Free, Pescatarian, Vegan, Vegetarian

484 Calories | 22g Protein | 48g Carbs | 23g Fat | 11g Fiber

8 hours 10 minutes | 2 servings

Cookie dough meets breakfast, and nobody gets judged for it. Creamy, rich, and subtly sweet with pockets of dark chocolate throughout, these overnight oats taste like dessert but deliver serious nutrition.

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Why You'll Love This

The blended texture makes them smooth and almost pudding-like, which is a game changer if you're not a fan of traditional chunky oats. They're ready when you wake up and keep you satisfied for hours. Perfect for busy mornings or when night sweats have you up all night and have zero energy or desire to stand over a hot stove and cook.

The Nutrition Profile

Each serving delivers 22g of protein, which becomes increasingly important as we age, and our bodies need more protein to maintain muscle mass and bone density. The combination of protein powder, almond butter, and Greek yogurt creates a complete amino acid profile without relying on just one source.

You're also getting 11g of fiber from the oats and chia seeds. Most of us don’t get enough fiber as it is but it’s even more tricky when perimenopause has a bad habit of making a mess out of our entire digestive system. The chia seeds also provide omega-3 fatty acids, while the dark chocolate chips (yes, they count) contain antioxidants and a small amount of iron. In short, this is a substantial breakfast that won't leave you raiding the pantry an hour later.

The Ingredient List

The base is simple: rolled oats, chia seeds, unsweetened almond milk, and unsweetened coconut yogurt. The protein powder is where you can customize based on what works for your body. I prefer unflavored, but any flavor you tolerate well will work here. The blended texture means you won't notice any grittiness that some protein powders can have.

If dairy isn't agreeing with you lately: This recipe is already dairy-free using coconut yogurt and almond milk, but you can swap in any plant-based yogurt and milk you prefer.

No protein powder? You can skip it entirely and reduce the almond milk slightly, though you'll lose some of that protein punch. Adding an extra tablespoon of almond butter helps make up for it.

Nut-free option: Use sunflower seed butter instead of almond butter and swap the almond milk for oat milk or another nut-free alternative.

The Practical Stuff

These store in the fridge for up to four days, which makes them perfect for meal prep when you actually have the energy to make ahead. Make a double batch on Sunday, and you've got breakfast sorted for half the week. They're also endlessly portable. Grab a jar on your way out the door if mornings are chaos.

You'll need a blender for this recipe, which is what gives them that smooth, cookie dough texture. A regular blender works fine; no need for anything fancy. Just blend until smooth, stir in the chocolate chips, and let the fridge do the rest of the work overnight.

The Method

Add your oats, chia seeds, almond milk, coconut yogurt, protein powder, almond butter, and a pinch of sea salt to your blender. Blend everything until it's completely smooth. The mixture will look pretty thick, which is exactly what you want.

Pour the blended mixture into a container (I use a large mason jar) and stir in the dark chocolate chips. Don't blend the chocolate chips in, or you'll end up with chocolate oats instead of cookie dough oats. Seal it up and stick it in the fridge for at least eight hours, though overnight is ideal.

In the morning, give it a quick stir if needed, divide it between bowls or grab-and-go containers, and you're done. The texture will be thick and creamy, almost like pudding. If you prefer it thinner, add a splash of almond milk before serving.

Why This Works

You get the satisfaction of eating cookie dough for breakfast without the sugar crash an hour later. The blended texture makes it easy to eat even when your appetite is unpredictable, and the prep-ahead nature means you're not making decisions when you're already running on empty. Plus, 22g of protein keeps you full and fueled without having to think about it.

This is real breakfast that happens to taste like a treat, stores for days, and doesn't require you to be functional before caffeine. That's a win any day of the week.

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