If you want your breakfast to taste like a holiday treat but still keep you energized all morning, this sugar cookie oatmeal is for you. It’s got that classic sugar cookie flavor, but it’s made with more nutrient-dense ingredients so you don’t get a sugar crash. I’ve been making this on repeat during the holidays when I want something warm, cozy, and festive.

This oatmeal starts with oats and milk, then we add in cashew butter for healthy fats and fiber. Next, we’ll mix in vanilla and almond extract and a splash of maple syrup for that classic sweet sugar cookie flavor. This oatmeal gets a big protein boost from unflavored collagen and a little Greek yogurt stirred in at the end. This combo makes it extra creamy and bumps the protein up to over 25 grams per serving. If you don’t have collagen, you can use another plain or vanilla flavored protein powder. The finishing touches are white chocolate chips and sprinkles, because if we’re calling it sugar cookie oatmeal, we have to commit.

Despite tasting like dessert, this bowl has almost 5 grams of fiber to help with fullness and digestion. If you want to boost that even more, you can easily add a tablespoon of chia seeds or ground flax while it cooks. That’s an easy way to increase fiber without changing the flavor or texture much.

This sugar cookie oatmeal is perfect for holiday mornings, meal prep, or whenever you want breakfast to feel a little more festive. I hope you enjoy this recipe, and leave a comment below if you try it!

Sugar Cookie Oatmeal

This healthier sugar cookie oatmeal tastes like dessert but has over 25 grams of protein for a balanced and festive breakfast.

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Prep 5

Cook 10

Total 15

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Calories 439 kcal

Ingredients

1/2 cup rolled oats
3/4 cup milk of choice
1 tbsp cashew butter
1/2 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp almond extract
pinch salt
2 tsbp collagen powder (can sub plain or vanilla protein powder)
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp white chocolate chips
1 tbsp sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

Place a small pot over medium heat and add oats and milk.
Add cashew butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, almond extract, and a pinch of salt and stir to combine. The cashew butter will mix better once it's melted.
Cook for about 5 minutes, while stirring frequently, until the oats have absorbed most of the liquid and are cooked through.
Stir in the collagen or protein powder, mix well, and remove from heat. Stir in Greek yogurt.
Pour into a bowl, top with white chocolate chips and sprinkles, and enjoy!