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Coconut Cookie Dough Oats Recipe

28 May, 2014 by Giselle Rochford 38 Comments

coconut cookie dough oatsHey Friends! How’s it goin?

Since I started working I’ve been eating oats for breakfast almost every morning. It’s quick and super easy to reheat once I get to work so I just stick with it. I even top it with the same things every time: seeds, cinnamon and apples.

So on Saturday, I woke up and couldn’t bring myself to have one more bowl of apple cinnamon oats. I really wanted cookies, but hello, breakfast. I considered pancakes but do you have any idea how many dishes it takes to make a batch of chocolate pb pancakes?

Way too many to wash on a lazy Saturday, that’s for sure 😉

So finally I settled on cookie dough oats.

I made cookie dough oats once before, following a recipe that called for butter and sugar. But I don’t usually have those ingredients in my pantry, so I had to improvise.

Enter coconut oil and maple syrup.

Coconut Cookie Dough Oats

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I was a little nervous to try the butter/coconut oil substitution in this recipe because I prefer not to use coconut oil unless I’m baking. The coconut flavour tastes a little off in stir-fries and sauteed veggies.

But from the first bite, I knew I had a winner. The coconut oil added an extra-creamy texture to the oats that made me feel almost guilty for having it for breakfast.

Definitely what the doctor ordered 😀

coconut cookie dough oats recipe

Coconut Cookie Dough Oats
 
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Cook time
5 mins
Total time
5 mins
 
Rich, creamy and coconut-y, this concoction is not your ordinary bowl of oats. It's not as healthy as most oatmeal recipes, but man oh man does it satisfy that morning sweet tooth without the guilt. Next time you wake up craving a box of cookies, take 5 minutes and whip this up instead!
Author: GiselleR
Ingredients
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup almond milk
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 1tsp coconut oil*
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tsp maple syrup**
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 tbsp chopped walnuts (optional)
  • ½ tbsp semi sweet chocolate chips (optional)
  • ½ tbsp peanut butter chips (optional)
Instructions
  1. Combine oats, water, milk, coconut oil, salt and maple syrup in a small non-stick pot
  2. Bring the mixture to boil over medium heat then reduce heat and allow to simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally
  3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla
  4. Add desired toppings and devour
Notes
*Can substitute with butter. Leave of the salt if using salted butter.
**Can use equal parts brown sugar instead
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 What about you?

Are you a fan of cookie dough oats?

What’s your favourite combination?

Share in the comments below!

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Comments

  1. Ashleigh says

    28 May, 2014 at 4:16 pm

    This sounds amazing! I wonder what the microwave directions would be, though, because I am extra lazy in the kitchen. Definitely pinning for future reference!
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    • Giselle Rochford says

      28 May, 2014 at 7:46 pm

      Hey Ashleigh! I actually just made this in the microwave this morning and it turned out great! I combined the oats, water and milk in a bowl and microwaved for 1 1/2 minutes. Then I stirred in the maple syrup, salt and vanilla and let it sit for a minute or so. Finally added the toppings. Easy peasy 😀

      Reply
      • Ashleigh says

        28 May, 2014 at 7:47 pm

        Oh PERFECT! Thank you so much!!
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  2. Whitney @ To Live & Diet in L.A. says

    28 May, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    Mmmm. I’ve never had cookie dough oats but anything with the word “cookie dough” in it appeals to me. These look awesome!
    Whitney @ To Live & Diet in L.A. recently posted…Three 3-Ingredient Salad Dressing Recipes

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    • Giselle Rochford says

      28 May, 2014 at 7:47 pm

      Thanks Whitney 🙂 And cookie dough oats are relatively new to me but so worth it. Definitely obsession worthy haha
      Let me know how it turns out if you give it a try!

      Reply
  3. GiGi Eats Celebrities says

    29 May, 2014 at 12:11 pm

    Drooooollllll dripping down my face. Cookie Dough. Ugh. Totally a flavor combo I ADOREDDDDDDD and still adore, but unfortunately my intolerances do not allow me to eat such things 🙁 However, my mind is totally eating your oats right now and LOVING IT! ah ha ah! Weird statement… Yes….. LOL!
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    • Giselle Rochford says

      29 May, 2014 at 9:18 pm

      Don’t worry GiGi, your mind can eat my oats any time haha
      Also, it totally sucks that you can’t enjoy some cookie dough 🙁
      Fingers crossed that you find a way to get around your intolerances and experience the wonder that is Cookie Dough once again 😀

      Reply
  4. Running Hutch says

    29 May, 2014 at 2:02 pm

    I feel this is like chocolate chip pancakes! Great for mornings when you want a celebratory treat-like breakfast. I am a huge fan of oatmeal.
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    • Giselle Rochford says

      29 May, 2014 at 9:20 pm

      YES! These are the chocolate chips pancakes of oatmeal for sure. Totally decadent and worthy of special occasions 😀

      Reply
  5. Amber says

    29 May, 2014 at 2:23 pm

    I LOVE OATS, AND I AM TYPING IN ALL CAPS BECAUSE THIS IS DROOL WORTHY. I am wondering if I can tweak it for my Overnight Oats Recipe.
    Do you like COLD oats, if so, you NEED to hop on the Overnight Oats Train, super thick, creamy, delicious, porridge like consistency you can make for a few days at a time, just put in the fridge and take with you on the go!
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    • Giselle Rochford says

      29 May, 2014 at 10:18 pm

      Hey Amber! I almost missed your comment, cuz I think the all caps tripped the SPAM detector lol.
      I’ve been meaning to try overnight oats for the longest time but I always forget to do the prep haha
      But I have had cold leftover oats a couple times and really liked it so whenever I get around to joining the Overnight Oats Train I know I’ll love it 😀
      Also, if you get this right for overnight oats let me know!

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      • Amber says

        30 May, 2014 at 7:50 am

        Woops, sorry to trip the spam detector, guess it couldn’t handle my excitement!
        I am not sure what would happen to the coconut oil in the fridge over night, i think I would have to MELT it first, then add it to the container, and hope for the best when I woke up in the morning 😛
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        • Giselle Rochford says

          30 May, 2014 at 2:57 pm

          You’re right, the coconut oil will probably solidify in the fridge overnight. Maybe prep it normally and add some melted oil in the morning?

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          • Amber says

            31 May, 2014 at 8:37 am

            oh you are a genius! I may have to attempt that! Or MAYBE if I mix the coconut oil in, it’ll solidify throughout, kind of creating a chunky dough consistency…clearly I have some food experimenting to do!!
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            • Tee Bone says

              15 June, 2015 at 10:29 am

              Well fyi I just put this together as overnight oats! To hot here to eat hot breakfast 🙂 I followed recipe exactly EXCEPT I don’t have pb chips so I just added pb & I also added 1 Tbsp chia seeds to help bind it & give it a superfood punch. I plan on stirring it a few times over next hour just to be sure the coconut oil is incorporated but I’m not sure if it’s necessary or not until I see how it looks when I go to stir…coconut oil does have a tendency to float on top but with all the texture of the oats to grab onto it might be ok.

              Reply
  6. Laura@ Fit Running Mama says

    29 May, 2014 at 9:31 pm

    These sound DELISH!! Love all things cookie dough

    Reply
    • Giselle Rochford says

      29 May, 2014 at 10:20 pm

      Not to toot my own horn Laura but this bowl of oats is as delicious as it sounds haha
      Thanks for stopping by 😀

      Reply
  7. Kammie @ Sensual Appeal says

    29 May, 2014 at 10:19 pm

    Omg that looks amazing!! I love cookies and cookie dough so I’ll definitely have to try this out. I usually just put PB and banana in my oatmeal, but I’ll have to switch it up and use this recipe one morning 🙂
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    • Giselle Rochford says

      29 May, 2014 at 10:22 pm

      Thanks Kammie! I do the pb + banana (with chocolate chips ofc) route as well but it’s nice to switch it up sometimes.
      Let me know how it goes 🙂

      Reply
  8. Amalia says

    30 May, 2014 at 4:55 am

    Ummm… this is clearly what I am having for breakfast tomorrow. I even have the chocolate chips in my fridge (that are probably expired but YOLO).
    THIS IS HAPPENING
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    • Giselle Rochford says

      2 June, 2014 at 4:57 pm

      I hope you did it! And in my opinion, expired choc chips are better than no choc chips lol

      Reply
  9. purelytwins says

    31 May, 2014 at 11:12 am

    looks like a great way to start the day!!
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    • Giselle Rochford says

      2 June, 2014 at 4:57 pm

      Definitely one of the best haha

      Reply
  10. ellie @ fit for the soul says

    31 May, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    I used to hate cookie dough anything! But after marrying Greg (who can eat 1/2 C’s worth of raw cookie dough), I learned to love the stuff, or anything that tastes like it. And does your coconut oil smell extremely strong? I know I’ve used at least 8 different kinds so far and there are a few that I love, but some smell really off, so I’m wondering if that was the case for you.
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    • Giselle Rochford says

      3 June, 2014 at 1:58 pm

      I wouldn’t say that my coconut oil is super strong but the coconut scent is pretty noticeable when I cook with it. It’s not a bad scent but just not something I want in savory food you know?

      Reply
  11. Brittany (Healthy Slice of Life) says

    2 June, 2014 at 4:40 pm

    This looks so good!! I’ll definitely have to try it. Thanks!
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    • Giselle Rochford says

      3 June, 2014 at 11:29 am

      Let me know how it goes!

      Reply
  12. Melissa French, The More With Less Mom says

    2 June, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    This is a great idea – I have a terrible addiction to chocolate chip cookies. Hello from Let’s Get Real.
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    • Giselle Rochford says

      3 June, 2014 at 11:30 am

      You are not alone in that addiction. I promise lol Thanks for stopping by Melissa!

      Reply
  13. Katie @glutes and ladders says

    2 June, 2014 at 11:41 pm

    These sound pretty darn good. My favorite oatmeal combo contains oatmeal, almond milk, PB, banana, and chia seeds.
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    • Giselle Rochford says

      3 June, 2014 at 4:43 pm

      I love pb oats too! But I usually put chocolate chips in them too…cuz everything is always better which chocolate lol

      Reply
  14. Natasha in Oz says

    6 June, 2014 at 6:25 pm

    Wow, that looks amazing! Thanks for sharing your recipe at the Say G’day Saturday linky party-I’ve just pinned this!

    Best wishes and hope you can join us again this weekend!
    Natasha in Oz
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    • Giselle Rochford says

      9 June, 2014 at 10:22 am

      Thanks for sharing Natasha! 😀

      Reply
  15. Dale Janee says

    19 June, 2014 at 5:19 am

    I just found your site and these look so delicious! I love oatmeal cookies and cookie dough, but I’ve never had this combo and they look so good. Thanks for sharing!

    xoDale
    http://www.savvyspice.com

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  16. Laura @FitMamaLove says

    27 June, 2014 at 11:57 pm

    Glad someone’s on the same page as me about coconut oil not working in savory dishes! This recipe sounds really good! I like to make The Fitnessista’s cookie dough cereal with is actually uncooked oats mixed with your nut butter of choice and various other things. It makes the texture clumpy like the cookie dough balls in ice cream and is really good! I was wary of it at first because you don’t cook the oats, but I ended up liking it a lot.
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