Cookies and Cream Protein Overnight Oats: Dessert for Breakfast?
A protein-packed, dessert-inspired breakfast that’s perfect for meal prep and busy mornings.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder or cookies and cream protein powder
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 crushed Oreo cookies plus more for topping
- 1/3 Lily’s white chocolate cookies and cream bar
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- 1. In a bowl or mason jar, combine oats, chia seeds, protein powder, crushed Oreo cookies, and almond milk.
- 2. Stir well (or put the lid on and shake if using a jar) until fully combined.
- 3. Refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours.
- 4. When ready to serve, microwave the white chocolate bar and coconut oil in a small bowl in 10-second increments until melted and smooth.
- 5. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the chilled oats. Let it sit for a minute to harden.
- 6. Top with additional crushed Oreo cookies and enjoy.
Notes
Substitute any milk of your choice for almond milk.
For extra creaminess, add a spoonful of Greek yogurt before soaking.
Store in the fridge for up to 4 days; add the magic shell just before serving.