Cookies and cream lovers, these new oat breakfast jars are for you. I know that Oreo cookies are not the healthiest, but to us, balance is the key. Overnight oat recipes, like my Tiramisu Overnight Oats or Protein Overnight Oats are packed with proteins and fiber from oats and chia seeds. So some days, it doesn’t hurt to add chunks of your favorite treats in the mix. Plus, you don’t have to use Oreo cookies, but alternative brands that taste the same and source much healthier ingredients like Back to Nature Cookies, and Classic Crème.
Ingredients and Substitutions
All you need to prepare this recipe the day before your breakfast are a few simple ingredients:
Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats, quick oats. It’s better not to use steel-cut oats. Chia Seeds – chia seeds bring texture and nutrients. Oat Milk or almond milk. Plant-Based Yogurt of Choice – This adds a cream flavor that pairs well with the cookie and cream flavors. Vanilla Extract – for flavor. Maple Syrup – or any other liquid sweetener, like coconut nectar or agave syrup. Oreo Cookies or a healthier brand like Back to Nature Cookies are dairy-free, vegan, and non-GMO.
How To Make Oreo Overnight Oats
To make a cookie and cream overnight oats you need barely 10 minutes and it will meal prep to comforting breakfast for busy mornings.
Add-Ons
I recommend trying many flavors and adding some of the optional ingredients to the mix. For example:
Two teaspoons of unsweetened cocoa powder One tablespoon of chocolate protein powder or cookie and cream protein powder One tablespoon of peanut butter or almond butter 1/4 cup of mini chocolate chips
Serving
The next day, divide the batch into 2 bowls or glass mason jars and add the mixture with layers of yogurts and extra crumbled cookies between. Serve with more cookie crumbs on top.
Storage Instructions
Store leftover Oreo overnight oats in a sealed jar after placing a lid or piece of foil on top. Keep them in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze them in an airtight container for up to one month. Thaw in the fridge before serving.
Allergy Swaps
Below I listed some ingredient substitutions if you need them.
Gluten-Free – Use gluten-free certified oats and gluten-free Oreo cookie range. Chia-Seed-Free – Skip the chia seeds and add 1/4 cup more oats for a similar texture. Another option is to use ground flaxseeds. Milk Options – Any plant-based milk works well with this recipe. I found the flavor better and creamier using soy milk or coconut milk if you enjoy coconut flavor. Nut-Free – Use a nut-free plant-based milk. Sugar-Free – You can skip the sweetener and use sugar-free Oreo-like cookies from the store to cut the carbohydrates.
Here are my answers to your most frequent questions about this oat breakfast recipe.
More Overnight Oats Recipes
If you like overnight oats and oatmeal recipes, we’ve got you covered with these other healthy breakfast ideas:
