Brown Sugar Coffee Overnight Oats (Printable)
Overnight oats with coffee and brown sugar, chilled for an energizing breakfast topped with banana and nuts.
# What You'll Need:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - 1/2 cup brewed coffee, cooled
04 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
05 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (optional, for creaminess)
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional, for thickness and nutrition)
07 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings
09 - 1 small banana, sliced
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped toasted nuts, such as pecans or walnuts
11 - Additional brown sugar or maple syrup, to taste
# Directions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl or mason jar, add rolled oats, milk, brewed coffee, brown sugar, Greek yogurt if using, chia seeds if desired, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly until well blended.
02 - Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, allowing the oats to absorb the liquid and flavors fully.
03 - In the morning, stir the oats to combine. For a creamier consistency, incorporate an extra splash of milk if preferred.
04 - Divide the oats between bowls or storage jars. Top each portion with banana slices, toasted nuts, and an extra sprinkle of brown sugar or a drizzle of maple syrup as desired.
05 - Enjoy immediately while cold for optimal flavor and freshness.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Adding coffee gives these oats a sneaky boost that'll have you grinning before your first meeting.
- It’s a meal prep superstar when mornings need to be grab-and-go but still delicious.
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- Adding hot coffee by mistake gave me a strangely cooked mess — always let it cool first.
- Letting the oats chill at least eight hours is what makes them irresistibly creamy.
03 -
- Always use cooled coffee for the smoothest flavor that melds perfectly overnight.
- A swirl of yogurt layered on top before serving adds amazing creaminess and looks pretty too.