Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Overnight Oats

Name: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Overnight Oats
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 480 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: ½ very ripe banana; 1 cup rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed); 1 cup low-fat milk; 3 tablespoons vanilla protein powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ¼ teaspoon butter extract; 1 teaspoon honey or sweetener of choice; dash Dash of sea salt; 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips or cacao nibs (optional); 1 tablespoon additional milk when serving (optional)

Recipe GLPR539cedd50b746a

Breakfast

480 min

907 cal

Servings: 1

Microwave

SNAP eligible

A convenient make-ahead breakfast featuring creamy rolled oats infused with vanilla, protein powder, and caramelized banana for a warm cookie dough flavor. Overnight soaking creates a pudding-like texture that's perfect for busy mornings. Optional chocolate chips add indulgent bursts of sweetness.

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Ingredients

½ very ripe banana

1 cup rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)

1 cup low-fat milk

3 tablespoons vanilla protein powder

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon butter extract

1 teaspoon honey or sweetener of choice

dash Dash of sea salt

2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips or cacao nibs (optional)

1 tablespoon additional milk when serving (optional)

Directions

Place the half banana in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. This brief heating caramelizes the banana slightly, developing a rich, warm cookie-dough-like sweetness.
In a clean mason jar or sealable container, combine the cooked banana, rolled oats, low-fat milk, vanilla protein powder, vanilla extract, butter extract, honey or sweetener, and sea salt. Leave out the chocolate chips for now.
Secure the jar lid tightly and shake vigorously for 30 seconds to 1 minute until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture has no lumps. The banana should be mostly broken down and incorporated throughout.
Place the sealed jar in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. The oats will absorb the liquid and soften into a creamy, pudding-like consistency.
When ready to eat, remove the jar from the refrigerator. Stir the oats and add the mini chocolate chips or cacao nibs if desired. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add an extra tablespoon of milk and stir well.
Eat directly from the jar or pour into a bowl and enjoy cold or reheated.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.5

This is an honest overnight oats recipe that requires almost no active cooking—just five minutes of stirring and refrigeration overnight, so the stated 480 minutes accurately reflects the full timeline. All ingredients are stocked at any Charlotte grocery chain (Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, ALDI, Kroger), and the cost per serving runs around $2 to $2.50 depending on protein powder brand, making it a budget-friendly breakfast. The main caveat is portion size: this yields a single serving, so a family would need to multiply the recipe by the number of people and prepare multiple jars, which is still manageable but not a dump-and-done meal for a crowd. It reheats well or eats cold, and because it sits overnight, it's a true grab-and-go breakfast suited to rushed mornings.