Can I eat these warm?

Absolutely! While they are designed to be cool and refreshing, you can pop them in the microwave for 30-60 seconds. ♨️ This softens the oats further and makes it feel like 'instant' oatmeal, but way healthier. *Pro-Tip:* Add a splash of milk before heating so it doesn't dry out! 🥛

My oats are too thick/runny, what do I do?

Texture is personal! If it's too thick, simply stir in a splash of milk or water until it's perfect. If it's too runny, let it sit for another hour or stir in a teaspoon of chia seeds. *Pro-Tip:* I love mine thick like pudding, but my husband loves them looser—adjust until it makes *your* morning happy! ✨

Can I make this without protein powder?

Of course! You can replace the protein powder with an equal amount of oat flour or almond flour to keep the texture thick and creamy. 🥣 *Pro-Tip:* If you skip the powder, add a drop of vanilla extract or maple syrup to maintain that dessert-like flavor profile we love! 🍯

Do I really need chia seeds?

They aren't strictly necessary for flavor, but they are the secret to that thick, pudding-like consistency! 🍮 They act as a powerful binder. *Pro-Tip:* If you don't have them, try ground flaxseeds or just use slightly less liquid so your oats aren't runny. ✨

Can I make this dairy-free?

Easily! Just swap the yogurt for your favorite plant-based alternative like coconut or soy yogurt. 🥥 The texture works just as well. *Pro-Tip:* Coconut yogurt is naturally thicker, so it makes for an extra indulgent, creamy result! 🌱

A jar of overnight oats layered to look like a cookies and cream dessert. A dark chocolate bottom layer, a stark white vanilla yogurt middle layer, and a top layer of chocolate-coated cereal that forms a hard shell.

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Cookie's 'n Cream Crunch Overnight Oats

Prep

10m

Set

2-12h

Cal

372cal

If you love Cookies 'n Cream, this is your wake-up call! 📞🍪 We’ve got a chocolatey "cookie dough" base, a sweet vanilla cream layer, and a crunchy chocolate cereal shell on top. It tastes like your favorite ice cream flavor but packs a serious protein punch! 🐼 It’s playful, nostalgic, and undeniably delicious. Who says you can’t have cookies for breakfast? We certainly don't! 😉

SOMMELIER NOTES

"This recipe mimics the 'sandwich cookie' experience. The base represents the chocolate wafer, the yogurt layer is the vanilla creme filling. The key is the textural contrast: the soft, soaked oats versus the hard chocolate shell. This contrast triggers the trigeminal nerve (texture sensing), making the eating experience much more stimulating and satisfying than plain oatmeal."

Satiety Score

The combination of fiber from the flax/chia and protein from the powder creates a high-satiety matrix. This keeps hunger hormones (ghrelin) suppressed until lunch.

The Shell Tip

Use 'Cookie Crisp' or a similar chocolate cereal for the topping to really drive home the theme. It stays crunchy under the chocolate shell!

The Friendly Swap

Want to lower the sugar? Use a sugar-free chocolate syrup or cacao nibs for the topping instead of the cereal shell.

Protein0g

Carbs0g

Fats0g

Ingredients

Cookie base

Quick Oats

1/2cup

Protein Powder

20g

Plant Milk

1/4cup

Flax Seeds

1tsp

Chia Seeds

1tsp

Cocoa Powder

1tsp

Vanilla Extract

1/2tsp

Vanilla cream base

Vanilla Yogurt

1 1/2tbsp

Maple Syrup

1tsp

The crunchy top

Chocolate Cookies Cereal

1 1/2tbsp

Dark Chocolate

10g

Frequently Asked Questions

These stay fresh and delicious for up to 4-5 days in an airtight container! 📅 The oats actually get creamier the longer they sit as they absorb more liquid. *Pro-Tip:* If I'm prepping for the whole week, I like to add fresh fruit or crunchy toppings right before eating so they keep their snap! 🍓

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Chocolate Caramel Cereal Overnight Oats

A close-up of a glass jar filled with layers of chocolate overnight oats and Biscoff cream. The top is split: one half topped with chocolate-coated cornflakes, the other with golden Biscoff-coated cornflakes. A spoon rests beside the jar on a marble surface.

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10m Prep

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2-12h Set

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372 cal

Cookie's 'n Cream Crunch Overnight Oats

SOMMELIER NOTES

Satiety Score

The combination of fiber from the flax/chia and protein from the powder creates a high-satiety matrix. This keeps hunger hormones (ghrelin) suppressed until lunch.

The Shell Tip

Use 'Cookie Crisp' or a similar chocolate cereal for the topping to really drive home the theme. It stays crunchy under the chocolate shell!

The Friendly Swap

Want to lower the sugar? Use a sugar-free chocolate syrup or cacao nibs for the topping instead of the cereal shell.

Protein0g

Carbs0g

Fats0g