Overnight Oats Espresso Swirl (Printable Version)

Creamy oats soaked overnight with espresso, crunchy granola, nut butter, and fresh berries for a rich start.

# 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 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings

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

# Steps:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine oats, milk, yogurt, cooled espresso, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until uniformly blended.
02 - Incorporate chia seeds if desired, mixing thoroughly.
03 - Divide the oat mixture evenly into two jars or bowls.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours to allow soaking and flavor development.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats gently to combine.
06 - Top each serving with crumbled granola cookies, a swirl of nut butter, fresh berries, and optionally an extra drizzle of maple syrup.
07 - Serve immediately or cover for portable consumption.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready the moment you wake up, no morning scrambling required.
  • The espresso and nut butter make it taste fancy without any actual fussing.
  • You can prep it in under 10 minutes and forget about it until breakfast time.
02 -
  • Let the espresso cool completely before mixing it in, or you'll start cooking the yogurt and lose its tang.
  • The mixture thickens significantly overnight—don't panic if it looks almost too thick in the morning; a splash of milk loosens it right up.
  • Nut butter stays creamiest when added as a final swirl, right before eating, rather than stirred in during assembly.
03 -
  • Use the coldest milk you have—this keeps the whole situation cold and prevents any accidental cooking during assembly.
  • A swirl of nut butter added right before eating stays distinct and luxurious instead of dissolving completely into the base.
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