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Tired of boring diet breakfasts? Then you should definitely make this low calorie cookie dough oatmeal. Easy, healthy and so delicious, these are the tastiest overnight oats for weight loss.
...and it will feel like eating dessert for breakfast. But healthy, filling and with 249 calories only!
The best breakfast to lose weight
If you are on a diet and struggle to find a low calorie breakfast that tastes good, then I may have the right recipe for you. For just 249 calories, these cookie dough oats combine taste, convenience and nutrition in a jar. By far the BEST overnight oats for weight loss!
And if you are curious to learn more, here are a couple of reasons why these are the best overnight oats to lose weight.
- Oats are a rich in fibers, mainly soluble fibers (called beta glucan). And eating fiber rich foods has been shown to increase satiety and regulate blood sugar levels, while decreasing LDL cholesterol and hunger.
- The oats in this fat loss breakfast have a low glycemic index (about 55). Glycemic index is a measure of how fast your blood sugar levels rise after eating a specific food. Low GI foods, such as oats, raise your blood sugar levels slowly, therefore your energy level will stay constant. All we need for fat loss!
- In comparison to other breakfast cereals, oatmeal is also rich in protein. 16.9 grams of protein per 100 grams, to be precise. And we all know that consuming protein is good for our health.
- Overnight oats are a very convenient breakfast for weight loss. Make them ahead and in the morning you’ll have a delicious breakfast ready to eat. So, you have no excuse to grab a candy bar just because you are in a rush!
- Last but not least, believe me when I say that these are the tastiest overnight oats for weight loss. With chocolate chips, peanut butter and a skinny chocolate ganache, this diet oatmeal is a breakfast that has it all!
The ingredients for low calorie overnight oats
These low calorie oats for weight loss are so simple. You only need a handful of common household ingredients: oats, sweetener, peanut butter and milk. But although very simple, here are still some details on the ingredients in these overnight oats to lose weight.
Ingredients
- Rolled oats: also known as “old-fashioned” oats, these are the most common types of oats in the market – the one with the flat flakey shape. As an alternative you can replace with quick cooking oats, but not with steel cut oats.
- Sweetener of choice: for the lowest calorie overnight oats, this recipe uses erythritol. Of course, you can replace with any sweetener of your choice, such as maple syrup, honey, coconut sugar or brown sugar.
- Peanut butter: used to give these weight loss oats their cookie dough taste, peanut butter can be replaced with any nut butter of your choice. Almond, cashew or even hazelnut butter are great. And for overnight oats that are even lower in calorie, consider powdered peanut butter!
- Milk of choice: both dairy and dairy free milks are suitable to make this diet overnight oats recipe.
- Chocolate chips: use extra dark or sugar-free chocolate chips for a healthier low calorie breakfast. If you like them, feel free to replace with cocoa nibs.
Low calorie oat topping
When I say that these are the tastiest overnight oats for weight loss, I mean it! Besides their peanut buttery base, they come with a low calorie chocolate ganache. Ganache which, in reality, has no chocolate at all…because you only need:
- Cocoa powder
- Granular sweetener
- Milk of choice
And all you have to do is mixing the ingredients together, playing around with the quantity of milk until you get a smooth cream.
Low calorie oats with protein powder
For a more filling and complete breakfast, I recommend adding some protein powder to your oats.
You can choose between replacing 15 grams (2 tbsp) of the oats with protein or adding it as an extra. But keep in mind that if you choose the first option, your oats may require less milk. And if you go for the second, the opposite: more milk may be needed. As each protein powder absorbs liquid differently, I cannot give you precise amounts. However, as a rule of thumb whey mixes in very easily and therefore requires less milk than casein and vegan protein powder.
In terms of flavor, I recommend making these low calorie oats with vanilla, chocolate, peanut butter or unflavored protein powder. Oh, and I almost forgot cookie dough – a matching protein powder flavor for cookie dough oats!
How to make low calorie overnight oats
Another reason why this may be the best weight loss breakfast is that it’s so quick and easy. Make it overnight oats and the next day you’ll have a delicious breakfast ready to enjoy. So, without further ado…
To make the low calorie oats, combine all the ingredients together and stir well. You can do this either in a bowl or directly in a mason jar, as you prefer.
Once the oats are ready, it is time to prepare the ganache. As simple as this, all you have to do is mixing cocoa powder with sweetener and 2 to 3 teaspoons of milk to consistency. The result should be a smooth, yet thick, chocolate cream.
Finally, spread the low calorie ganache over your oats before refrigerating overnight. And when it’s time to have breakfast, just take them out of the fridge. I promise… these are going to be the TASTIEST weight loss overnight oats ever!
More low calorie breakfasts
- 180 calorie chocolate oatmeal
- Protein breakfast bowl with cottage cheese
- Cheesecake chia pudding with Greek yogurt
- Vanilla French toast protein bites
- 258 calorie coffee cheesecake cup
Cookie Dough Overnight Oats that Taste Good
Ingredients
- 30 grams (1/3 cup) rolled oats
- 1/2 to 1 tbsp preferred sweetener (to taste)
- 1 tsp peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1 tsp chocolate chips
- a pinch of salt
- 70 ml (1/3 cup) preferred milk
Healthy Chocolate Topping
- 2 tsp cocoa powder
- preferred sweetener (to taste)
- 2 to 3 tsp preferred milk
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a mason jar or bowl – rolled oats, maple syrup, peanut butter, chocolate chips, pinch of salt and milk. Stir well, until all is combined.
- For the topping, in a small bowl stir together cocoa powder with sweetener of choice (to taste) and milk to consistency (around 2 to 3 tbsp, you should get a smooth cream, which is not too liquid). Spread over the overnight oats.
- Refrigerate overnight or for at least 2 hours before serving. Keep stored in the fridge for a maximum of 5 days.
Excellent tasty, I loved this recipe!
Hey my dear Liza,
Thank you very much for your feedback! I am so glad you liked.
All the best,
Matteo