Sugar Cookie Overnight Oats

✨ Holiday Breakfast Edition

Sugar Cookie Overnight Oats

Cozy, protein-packed overnight oats with sugar cookie vibes – perfect for slow holiday mornings or busy work weeks.

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Prep Time 10 minutes

Chill Time 4 hours–overnight

Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes

Servings

− 1 jar +

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Ingredients

Overnight Oats Base

• 0.5 cup (48 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 scoop (30 g) vanilla protein powder (Premier Protein or similar)
• 0.5 cup (120 ml) 2% milk
• 0.33 cup (80 g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp (14 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 tbsp (12 g) chia seeds
• 2 tsp maple syrup or sugar-free sweetener, to taste
• 0.25 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.13 tsp almond extract (about a generous pinch)
• Pinch fine sea salt

Toppings (Optional – Holiday Cookie Vibes)

• 2 tbsp whipped topping or extra Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp colorful sprinkles (holiday colors if you’d like)
• 5 g crushed vanilla wafer or shortbread cookie, optional

Instructions

1. Melt the butter. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in short bursts, then let it cool for 2–3 minutes so it doesn’t scramble the yogurt.
2. Mix the wet ingredients. In a medium bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the Greek yogurt, milk, melted butter, maple syrup (or sweetener), vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
3. Add the dry ingredients. Stir in the protein powder, oats, chia seeds, and a pinch of salt. Mix well, scraping the sides and bottom, until everything is evenly combined. The mixture will look a bit loose — it thickens as it chills.
4. Rest briefly. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes on the counter so the chia seeds and oats start to hydrate. Give it one more stir.
5. Chill. Transfer the mixture to a jar or airtight container, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, until thick, creamy, and spoonable.
6. Finish & serve. In the morning, stir the oats. If they’re too thick, splash in a bit more milk to loosen. Top with whipped topping or extra yogurt, sprinkles, and cookie crumbles if using. Enjoy cold.

Recipe Notes

• Texture check: If you love extra-thick oats, keep the milk on the lower side. For a looser, more “pudding-like” texture, add 1–2 tbsp more milk after chilling.
• Sugar cookie flavor: Almond extract is strong – a little goes a long way. Start small and adjust next time if you want an even stronger sugar cookie vibe.
• Holiday twist: Use red and green sprinkles, crushed gingerbread, or a dash of cinnamon on top to make this feel even more like a December dessert-for-breakfast situation.
• Make it lighter: Swap the butter for 1–2 tsp of melted light butter or skip it entirely and add a splash of extra milk. The oats will still be creamy from the yogurt and protein powder.
• Meal prep: You can prep 2–3 jars at once. Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days for best flavor and texture.

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