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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
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 😀
- 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)
- Combine oats, water, milk, coconut oil, salt and maple syrup in a small non-stick pot
- Bring the mixture to boil over medium heat then reduce heat and allow to simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla
- Add desired toppings and devour
**Can use equal parts brown sugar instead
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What about you?
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What’s your favourite combination?
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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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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 😀
Oh PERFECT! Thank you so much!!
Ashleigh recently posted…How To Improve Spiritual Health: Tips for Everyone
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
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!
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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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 😀
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.
Running Hutch recently posted…Ragnar Wasatch Back – Runner 12
YES! These are the chocolate chips pancakes of oatmeal for sure. Totally decadent and worthy of special occasions 😀
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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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!
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 😛
Amber recently posted…B.Y.O.F Bring Your Own Food
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?
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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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.
These sound DELISH!! Love all things cookie dough
Not to toot my own horn Laura but this bowl of oats is as delicious as it sounds haha
Thanks for stopping by 😀
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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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 🙂
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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I hope you did it! And in my opinion, expired choc chips are better than no choc chips lol
looks like a great way to start the day!!
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Definitely one of the best haha
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.
ellie @ fit for the soul recently posted…Soba with Creamy Tangerine Honey Dressing
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?
This looks so good!! I’ll definitely have to try it. Thanks!
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Let me know how it goes!
This is a great idea – I have a terrible addiction to chocolate chip cookies. Hello from Let’s Get Real.
Melissa French, The More With Less Mom recently posted…June Real Food Monthly Meal Plan
You are not alone in that addiction. I promise lol Thanks for stopping by Melissa!
These sound pretty darn good. My favorite oatmeal combo contains oatmeal, almond milk, PB, banana, and chia seeds.
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I love pb oats too! But I usually put chocolate chips in them too…cuz everything is always better which chocolate lol
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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Thanks for sharing Natasha! 😀
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
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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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