Description
Indulge in Salted Caramel Swirl Cookie Dough Overnight Oats, a decadent make-ahead breakfast or dessert featuring creamy oats, rich chocolate chips, and luscious homemade salted caramel. This recipe offers a satisfying and simple treat to start your day.
Ingredients
- 100 g (1 cup) Rolled Oats: Provides a chewy texture and absorbs liquid well.
- 240 ml (1 cup) Milk (Dairy or Plant-Based): Use your preferred milk type.
- 120 g (1/2 cup) Plain Greek Yogurt: Adds creaminess and protein.
- 15 g (1 tbsp) Chia Seeds: Thickens the oats and adds fiber.
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) Maple Syrup: Natural sweetener for a warm sweetness.
- 5 ml (1 tsp) Vanilla Extract: Enhances the overall flavor.
- 60 g (1/4 cup) Dark Chocolate Chips: Adds cookie dough bites.
- 30 g (2 tbsp) Unsalted Butter (for caramel): Base for a rich caramel.
- 30 g (2 tbsp) Unsalted Butter (for crumble): Creates a crunchy oat crumble.
- 50 g (1/4 cup) Brown Sugar: Adds molasses-like flavor to the caramel.
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) Heavy Cream: Creates a silky caramel texture.
- 2 g (1/2 tsp) Flaky Sea Salt: Finishing touch for the caramel.
- 20 g (2 tbsp) Toasted Oat Crumble: Adds crunch and texture.
- Optional: Pinch of Cinnamon: Adds warmth and complexity.
Instructions
- Prepare Caramel: Melt butter and brown sugar, stirring until dissolved.
- Create Sauce: Whisk in cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Season Caramel: Remove from heat and stir in sea salt. Cool completely.
- Toast Crumble: Melt butter in a skillet, add oats, and toast until golden.
- Combine Crumble: Mix toasted oats with chocolate chips.
- Mix Oat Base: Combine oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Layer Ingredients: Layer half the oat mixture, drizzle with caramel, and top with remaining oats.
- Swirl Caramel: Gently swirl caramel ribbons into the oat mixture.
- Garnish & Chill: Top with crumble, chocolate chips, and salt. Refrigerate overnight.
- Serve & Enjoy: Stir, transfer to a bowl, and enjoy cold.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use brown butter when making the caramel. Feel free to experiment with different toppings and mix-ins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Overnight
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg