Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Overnight Oats combine rich cookie dough flavor with a creamy texture for a delicious, high-protein breakfast made with no yogurt.
This quick and easy meal prep recipe is ideal for busy mornings, afternoon snack cravings, or anytime you want a nourishing treat that tastes like a dessert.
For more protein-packed oatmeal, try my chocolate protein overnight oats and cherry chia overnight oats.
Chocolate chip cookie dough overnight oats have become one of my favorite easy breakfasts because they are thick, creamy, packed with chocolate chips, and taste just like sneaking a spoonful of cookie dough straight from the bowl.
The combination of hearty oatmeal, protein powder, peanut butter, and chia seeds creates the most satisfying texture while making these oats filling enough for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, or a quick afternoon snack.
I especially love making a jar the night before because it means breakfast is already waiting in the fridge the next morning-no stress, no prep, just grab and go.
Love more overnight oatmeal ideas?
Try my chocolate peanut butter blended overnight oats, blueberry lemon overnight oats, Snickers oatmeal, or these apple cinnamon overnight oats.
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🍫Ingredients
- Rolled (old-fashioned) oats
- Plant-based milk (I used homemade almond milk, but any plant-based milk works).
- Chia seeds
- Dairy-free chocolate chips (to keep it vegan).
- Peanut butter
- Protein powder (I used chocolate plant-based protein powder, but you can use any flavor you like).
- Maple syrup
- Vanilla
- Pinch of salt
As always, you can find the full recipe with a list of ingredients with measurements in a printable recipe card at the end of this post.
🥄How To Make Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Overnight Oats
Combine: In a jar or bowl, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, chocolate protein powder, peanut butter, chocolate chips, maple syrup, vanilla, almond milk, and a pinch of salt.
Chill. Mix well until the oats are fully coated and everything is evenly combined. Cover with a lid. Place in the fridge and let it chill for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight for the best creamy texture.
Add toppings and enjoy. In the morning, top with coconut or whipped cream and extra chocolate chips, give it a quick stir if needed, and enjoy straight from the jar.
📋Substitutions
- Nut butter: Swap peanut butter for almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.
- Chia seeds: Swap with ground flaxseeds or hemp hearts.
- Protein powder: Any plant-based protein powder works, or you can skip it for a lighter version.
- Sweetener: Replace maple syrup with agave syrup or date paste if preferred.
- Chocolate chips: Use dark, semi-sweet, or sugar-free dairy-free chocolate chips based on your taste.
💡Marinela's Tips
- If the mixture feels too thick in the morning, simply add a splash of plant milk and stir.
- Use mini chocolate chips so you get a little chocolate in every bite.
- If your protein powder is already sweetened, reduce the maple syrup or skip it entirely to avoid making the oats too sweet.
❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
They stay fresh for up to 3-4 days in an airtight jar, making them perfect for meal prep.
You can use ground flaxseeds or hemp hearts or simply leave them out, but chia seeds help thicken the oats naturally.
📖 Recipe
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Overnight Oats (No Yogurt)
Equipment
- 1 Bowl or jar with a lid
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk or any plant milk
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon dairy-free chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons vegan chocolate protein powder or your favorite protein powder
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a jar or bowl and mix well until fully combined.½ cup rolled oats, ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 teaspoon chia seeds, 1 tablespoon dairy-free chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter, 2 tablespoons vegan chocolate protein powder, 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 pinch salt
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
- In the morning, top with coconut or whipped cream and extra chocolate chips, stir, and enjoy.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness depending on your protein powder-reduce maple syrup if needed.
- For a thinner texture, add a splash of plant milk before serving.
- Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
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Abbie says
I love this I make it every week. I’m working on meal prepping for postpartum are these good in the freezer?
Marinela Malcheva says
Thank you so much, Abbie! I’m so glad you love making these! Yes, they freeze well—just thaw overnight in the fridge and they’re ready to enjoy. Perfect for postpartum meal prep!