Cream lovers, this one's for you! If you're a fan of classic cookies, this cookies and cream overnight oats recipe will quickly become one of your breakfast staples. Made with simple ingredients, these oreo overnight oats are packed with nutritious ingredients and a good source of complex carbohydrates, making them perfect for busy mornings.
With creamy oats infused with the cream flavor of Oreo cookies, this healthy breakfast is a great meal prep option. You can make it ahead of time in a mason jar or small jars, store it in an airtight container, and enjoy a nutritious breakfast the next morning without any extra effort.
Looking for more breakfast meal prep options? Try my favorite Almond Vanilla Granola, or for a more protein-heavy option, some Egg and Bean Breakfast Burritos.
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💞 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Tastes Like Dessert – Inspired by classic cookies, this cream overnight oats recipe gives you a sweet breakfast that feels indulgent but is still packed with nutritious ingredients.
- Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Friendly – Easily adaptable for different dietary needs with simple ingredient swaps.
- Meal Prep Friendly – Perfect for busy mornings, just mix, refrigerate, and enjoy the next day or even throughout the week.
- High-Protein & Nutritious – A good source of complex carbohydrates, healthy fats, and grams of protein to keep you full.
- Customizable & Delicious – Make it extra creamy with your milk of choice, add white chocolate chips, or boost the flavor with cocoa powder.
🍴Ingredients
- Rolled oats (or quick oats for a softer texture)
- Milk of choice (non-dairy milk like unsweetened almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, soy milk, or cashew milk works great)
- Plain Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt for a dairy-free option)
- Chia seeds (use white chia seeds if preferred)
- Maple syrup (or sweetener of choice like coconut sugar)
- Vanilla extract
- Oreo cookies, crushed into oreo-like crumbles
- White chocolate chips (optional, but adds a delicious sweet breakfast twist)
See recipe card for quantities.
🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Add Ingredients
In a mason jar or airtight container, mix together the dry ingredients—rolled oats, chia seeds, milk of choice, plain Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Stir until well combined.
Stir in one crushed Oreo cookie and half of the white chocolate chips.
Step 2: Chill Overnight
Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours) to let the oat mixture thicken.
Step 3: Add the rest
The next day, top oats with the second crushed Oreo cookie, remaining white chocolate chips, and a splash of milk if needed.
Step 4: Enjoy!
Enjoy straight from the mason jar or transfer to a bowl!
Hint: For an extra creamy texture, let the oats sit longer than 4 hours. Overnight is best, but you can prep it in the morning and still enjoy a creamy texture by evening.
📋 Substitutions
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free oats instead of regular oats. Swap Oreo cookies for gluten-free Oreo-style cookies to keep the classic cookies flavor.
- Dairy-Free: Replace plain Greek yogurt with plant-based yogurt like coconut yogurt, soy yogurt, or cashew yogurt. Use favorite dairy-free milk such as unsweetened almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, cashew milk, or coconut milk.
- Low-Sugar: Opt for maple syrup, coconut sugar, or a sweetener of choice instead of refined sugar to reduce added sugar while keeping the oats naturally sweet.
♨ Variations
- High-Protein: Add a scoop of plant-based protein powder to increase the grams of protein without adding dairy.
- Tiramisu Overnight Oats: Add a teaspoon of cocoa powder and a sprinkle of instant espresso for a fun twist!
🍴 Equipment
- Mason jar or small jars for storage
- Airtight container to keep oats fresh
- Rolling pin to crush cookies (or just use your hands)
🍲 Storage
Store the cookies and cream overnight oats in the fridge for up to three days in an airtight container. If the oats become too thick, just add a splash of milk before eating.
⭐ Top tip
For an extra nutritional value boost, add tablespoon of chia seeds or a teaspoon of coconut oil. This helps provide healthy fats and fiber while also making the oats even more filling.
💭 FAQ
Yes! Just use gluten-free oats and gluten-free Oreo-style cookies to keep the recipe fully gluten-free while still enjoying that classic cookies flavor.
Absolutely! Add a scoop of plant-based protein powder to increase the grams of protein and make this a more filling, nutritious breakfast.
Yes, but the texture will change. Instant oats will make it much softer, while steel-cut oats need extra soaking time for the best texture.
To reduce added sugar, use coconut sugar, maple syrup, or a sweetener of choice and opt for Oreo-like crumbles with less sugar or a healthier cookie alternative.
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📖 Recipe
Cookies and Cream Overnight Oats
Equipment
- Airtight container
Ingredients
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup milk dairy or non-dairy
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Oreo cookies crushed
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips optional, for extra indulgence
Instructions
- In a jar or bowl, mix together oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Stir in one crushed Oreo cookie and half of the chocolate chips.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours) to allow the oats to absorb the liquid.
- Before serving, top with the second crushed Oreo and remaining chocolate chips.
- Enjoy straight from the jar or transfer to a bowl!
Notes
Nutrition
Conclusion
These oreo overnight oats are an easy recipe that’s perfect for busy mornings. With simple ingredients and a good source of complex carbohydrates, they’ll keep you full and satisfied. Whether you love sweet breakfasts, need a healthy breakfast with lower cholesterol levels, or just want a delicious cookies-inspired meal, this recipe is for you!
Karina Goodley says
This is so easy and so filling for breakfast, especially if you love Oreos.