Overnight Oats Espresso Granola (Printable View)

Creamy 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 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
10 - ½ cup seasonal berries (blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries)
11 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
12 - Extra drizzle of maple syrup (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, milk, yogurt, cooled espresso, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until thoroughly blended.
02 - Incorporate chia seeds if using, then stir again to mix evenly.
03 - Divide the oat mixture evenly into two jars or containers with lids.
04 - Cover and refrigerate the containers for at least 8 hours to allow oats to absorb liquid and develop flavor.
05 - Stir the soaked oats lightly before serving.
06 - Top each serving with crumbled granola cookies, a swirl of nut butter, fresh seasonal berries, and an optional drizzle of maple syrup.
07 - Serve immediately or cover and take on the go for a convenient breakfast.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get that espresso jolt without needing a separate coffee cup, making mornings feel intentional and luxurious.
  • It's genuinely ready when you are, which means no morning scramble and more time for actually sitting down.
  • Granola cookie crumbles and nut butter swirls make this taste like dessert pretending to be breakfast.
02 -
  • Cooling your espresso before mixing is not optional—hot liquid will create a weird texture that feels off the next morning.
  • Don't fully stir the nut butter into the mixture the night before; swirl it on top right before eating so it stays distinct and decadent rather than evenly distributed and ordinary.
  • If your overnight oats taste a bit flat after sitting, a tiny pinch more salt right before eating can bring the entire thing to life.
03 -
  • Make a batch of overnight oats on Sunday and you'll have grab-and-go breakfasts all week, plus your mornings suddenly feel intentional.
  • If you find your oats too thick after sitting overnight, stir in more milk a tablespoon at a time until it reaches the texture you love—this is how you personalize it.
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