Overnight oats espresso granola (Printable Version)

Creamy oats combine espresso, granola crumbles, nut butter, and fresh berries for a flavorful morning boost.

# What You 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)

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine oats, milk, yogurt, cooled espresso, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until well incorporated.
02 - Incorporate chia seeds if using and stir again to distribute evenly.
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 - In the morning, give the oats a quick stir to recombine.
06 - Top each serving with crumbled granola cookies, a generous swirl of nut butter, fresh berries, and an extra drizzle of maple syrup if desired.
07 - Serve immediately or cover and take on the go.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent enough to feel like a treat, but comes together in under 10 minutes of actual work.
  • The espresso doesn't just add caffeine—it deepens the flavor in a way that makes you close your eyes on the first bite.
  • You get that perfect texture contrast: creamy oats, crunchy cookies, and the earthiness of nut butter all in one bowl.
02 -
  • Cold espresso makes all the difference—hot espresso changes the texture and makes everything slightly grainy by morning, which I learned the hard way on a rushed Tuesday.
  • The ratio of milk to yogurt matters: too much yogurt makes it tangy to the point of sour, but too little and you lose that luxurious creaminess that separates this from regular cold oats.
  • Nut butter swirls better when it's room temperature, and if you stir it in too early, it breaks down and diffuses instead of creating those ribbons of richness.
03 -
  • Let the espresso cool completely before mixing or the heat will cook the yogurt and change the texture in ways you don't want.
  • Swirl the nut butter on top of the finished bowl instead of mixing it in—it creates those ribbons of richness that make every spoonful feel indulgent.
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