Overnight oats espresso swirl (Printer View)

Chilled oats combined with espresso, crunchy granola, nut butter, and fresh berries for a satisfying breakfast.

# What you'll need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup whole milk or plant-based milk
03 - ½ cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
04 - 2 shots (2 fl oz) freshly brewed espresso, cooled
05 - 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings

08 - 2 granola cookies, roughly crumbled
09 - 2 tbsp almond or peanut butter, for swirling
10 - ½ cup seasonal berries (blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries)
11 - 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
12 - Extra drizzle of maple syrup (optional)

# Method:

01 - In a mixing bowl, blend oats, milk, yogurt, cooled espresso, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until thoroughly mixed.
02 - If desired, add chia seeds and stir evenly into the mixture.
03 - Divide the oat mixture evenly between two jars or bowls.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours to allow oats to soak and flavors to meld.
05 - Stir the oats briefly before serving to redistribute ingredients.
06 - Top each portion with crumbled granola cookies, a swirl of nut butter, fresh berries, and an optional drizzle of maple syrup.
07 - Serve immediately or cover and take with you for a convenient meal.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's an excuse to have coffee and breakfast at the same time without guilt.
  • The texture contrast—creamy, crunchy, smooth—keeps every spoonful interesting.
  • You can prep it in 10 minutes and wake up to something that feels fancy without any morning effort.
02 -
  • Let the espresso cool completely before mixing; hot liquid will warm the yogurt and throw off the texture.
  • The oats will continue absorbing liquid as they sit, so if it's too thick in the morning, a splash of milk fixes it instantly.
03 -
  • Swirl the nut butter on top just before eating rather than mixing it in; it stays rich and creates those moments of concentrated flavor.
  • If your overnight oats taste flat in the morning, a tiny pinch of sea salt perks everything up instantly.
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