Cookies and Cream Overnight Oats – Creamy, Indulgent and Breakfast-Ready

🎉 Introduction

Cookies and Cream Overnight Oats turn a classic dessert flavor into a creamy, satisfying, make-ahead breakfast. With smooth oats, a vanilla-forward base, and crushed chocolate sandwich cookies mixed throughout, this recipe feels indulgent while still being filling and practical for busy mornings.

It’s the perfect choice when you want a breakfast that feels like a treat but still keeps you energized and full. Simple to prepare, easy to customize, and always a hit.

Perfect for:

• Make-ahead breakfasts
• Meal prep
• Sweet morning cravings
• Dessert-style oats lovers

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Bowl or mason jar
• Spoon
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Airtight container (if not using a jar)

🛒 Ingredients

• ½ cup rolled oats
• ½ cup milk
• 2 tablespoons plain or vanilla yogurt
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds
• Pinch of salt
• 3 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed

Optional topping:

• Extra crushed cookies
• Dollop of yogurt

These ingredients create rich, creamy oats with classic cookies-and-cream flavor.

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1:
In a bowl or mason jar, add the rolled oats, chia seeds, and a pinch of salt.

Step 2:
Pour in the milk and add the yogurt.

Step 3:
Add the maple syrup and vanilla extract.

Step 4:
Stir well until everything is fully combined.

Step 5:
Gently fold in the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies.

Step 6:
Cover the bowl or seal the jar tightly.

Step 7:
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until the oats soften and thicken.

Step 8:
Before serving, stir again and adjust consistency with a splash of milk if needed.

Serve cold with optional toppings.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 1
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Chill Time: 4 hours or overnight
• Total Time: About 4 hours 5 minutes

Perfect for grab-and-go mornings.

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Storage:

• Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

Serving tip:

• Best enjoyed cold
• Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes if preferred

No reheating required.

🥄 Variations

• Extra protein: Add more yogurt
• Ultra creamy: Use more milk
• Crunchy topping: Add cookie pieces just before serving
• Chocolate boost: Add a small spoon of cocoa powder
• Less sweet: Reduce maple syrup

Each variation keeps the oats fun, creamy, and customizable.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Do these really taste like cookies and cream?
   Yes, the crushed cookies deliver that classic flavor.
2. Can I use any chocolate cookies?
   Yes, sandwich-style cookies work best.
3. Are overnight oats filling?
   Yes, oats and yogurt keep you full.
4. Can kids eat this?
   Absolutely—it’s a favorite.
5. Will the cookies get soggy?
   They soften into the oats, adding flavor.
6. Can I add more cookies?
   Yes, adjust to taste.
7. Is this recipe sweet?
   Moderately sweet and balanced.
8. Can I double the recipe?
   Yes, great for meal prep.
9. Do I need chia seeds?
   No, but they help thicken the oats.
10. Can I eat it warm?
    Yes, gently warm if preferred.

🏁 Conclusion

Cookies and Cream Overnight Oats prove that breakfast can be both fun and functional. Creamy, sweet, and satisfying, this recipe makes mornings something to look forward to—no cooking required.

If you love dessert-inspired breakfasts, this one deserves a spot in your rotation.

Adam

Cookies and Cream Overnight Oats – Creamy, Indulgent and Breakfast-Ready

Cookies and Cream Overnight Oats turn a classic dessert flavor into a creamy, satisfying, make-ahead breakfast. With smooth oats, a vanilla-forward base, and crushed chocolate sandwich cookies mixed throughout, this recipe feels indulgent while still being filling and practical for busy mornings. It’s the perfect choice when you want a breakfast that feels like a treat but still keeps you energized and full. Simple to prepare, easy to customize, and always a hit. Perfect for: Make-ahead breakfasts Meal prep Sweet morning cravings Dessert-style oats lovers

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

chill time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Servings: 1 servings

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• ½ cup rolled oats
• ½ cup milk
• 2 tablespoons plain or vanilla yogurt
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds
• Pinch of salt
• 3 chocolate sandwich cookies crushed

Optional topping:

• Extra crushed cookies
• Dollop of yogurt
• These ingredients create rich creamy oats with classic cookies-and-cream flavor.

Equipment

• Bowl or mason jar
• Spoon
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Airtight container (if not using a jar)

Method

 

Step 1:

1. In a bowl or mason jar, add the rolled oats, chia seeds, and a pinch of salt.

Step 2:

1. Pour in the milk and add the yogurt.

Step 3:

1. Add the maple syrup and vanilla extract.

Step 4:

1. Stir well until everything is fully combined.

Step 5:

1. Gently fold in the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies.

Step 6:

1. Cover the bowl or seal the jar tightly.

Step 7:

1. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until the oats soften and thicken.

Step 8:

1. Before serving, stir again and adjust consistency with a splash of milk if needed.
2. Serve cold with optional toppings.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Storage:

Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

Serving tip:

Best enjoyed cold

Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes if preferred

No reheating required.

🥄 Variations

Extra protein: Add more yogurt

Ultra creamy: Use more milk

Crunchy topping: Add cookie pieces just before serving

Chocolate boost: Add a small spoon of cocoa powder

Less sweet: Reduce maple syrup

Each variation keeps the oats fun, creamy, and customizable.

❓ 10 FAQs

Do these really taste like cookies and cream?
Yes, the crushed cookies deliver that classic flavor.

Can I use any chocolate cookies?
Yes, sandwich-style cookies work best.

Are overnight oats filling?
Yes, oats and yogurt keep you full.

Can kids eat this?
Absolutely—it’s a favorite.

Will the cookies get soggy?
They soften into the oats, adding flavor.

Can I add more cookies?
Yes, adjust to taste.

Is this recipe sweet?
Moderately sweet and balanced.

Can I double the recipe?
Yes, great for meal prep.

Do I need chia seeds?
No, but they help thicken the oats.

Can I eat it warm?
Yes, gently warm if preferred.

🏁 Conclusion

Cookies and Cream Overnight Oats prove that breakfast can be both fun and functional. Creamy, sweet, and satisfying, this recipe makes mornings something to look forward to—no cooking required.

If you love dessert-inspired breakfasts, this one deserves a spot in your rotation.