Inspired by Starbucks, this coffee overnight oats, also known as a brown sugar shaken espresso overnight oats, has all your favorite flavors of the drink but in your overnight oats! It’s quick, it’s easy, and is such a delicious way to start your day!
Perfect for a coffee lover, this coffee overnight oat recipe combines two of my favorite things – coffee and breakfast! Get your day started faster with these grab and go oats ready to go in your fridge! Plus, it has 16 grams of protein per serving!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- While the name is a mouthful (say brown sugar shaken espresso overnight oats three times fast!), it’s actually really simple to make! Simply add everything into a bowl and stir to combine!
- This coffee overnight oats recipe will keep you feeling full and satisfied until lunch, thanks to its ingredients! Keep those mid-morning hunger pangs at bay!
- Rolled oats and chia seeds are budget-friendly ingredients that you can buy in bulk. When stored correctly, they last at least a year so you can make a ton of overnight oats throughout the year!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- rolled oats — make sure you are using old-fashioned rolled oats to make this coffee overnight oats recipe. Instant oats and quick oats do not hold up as well, so I do not prefer the texture compared to rolled oats. Oats are a great source of complex carbohydrates and are high in fiber, giving you energy! You can read more about the benefits of oats here.
- chia seeds — chia seeds come in both black and white seeds, but there is no difference in nutritional content. They’re also an excellent source of plant-based protein and are high in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber! When they absorb the milk and yogurt, it helps thicken the overnight oats.
- brown sugar — you can use light, regular, or dark brown sugar. I love the caramel notes you get from the brown sugar.
- Greek yogurt — to help with the creaminess of the overnight oats, the yogurt gives the overnight oats a creamy texture. Using Greek yogurt will add some extra protein to the overnight oats compared to regular yogurt. If you don’t have yogurt, you can use applesauce or mashed bananas, but you won’t get the same amount of protein.
- salt — just a pinch of kosher salt to balance out the flavors.
- cold brew concentrate or regular espresso — if you don’t have a machine to make espresso, you can also use pre-made cold brew or instant espresso. You can also make cold brew at home if you! Check out my guide on how to make cold brew!
- milk — you can use any milk of your choice, from cow’s milk to non-dairy milk. I personally prefer whole milk, but it’s up to you! To get your coffee overnight oats to taste close to Starbucks’ oat milk shaken espresso, use oat milk. Check out my guide on how to make oat milk if you don’t want to run to the store!
How to Make Coffee Overnight Oats
- Add the rolled oats, chia seeds, brown sugar, salt, yogurt, cold brew, and milk to a large bowl.
- Stir until well combined.
- Cover with a lid or plastic and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- When ready to enjoy, serve with your toppings of choice. I like to add another dollop of Greek yogurt for extra protein, some chopped nuts, and a pinch more of brown sugar. But feel free to use what you like!
Recipe Tips and Notes
- If you would like more protein, you can add vanilla protein powder! You can also get specific high protein milk to use instead of regular milk. You can read more about high protein milk here.
- If you prefer a thinner consistency to your overnight oats, add more milk or cold brew.
- For an on-to-go meal, I like to store the protein overnight oats in mason jars. 16-ounce wide-mouth mason jars are great if you plan on adding toppings, so you don’t spill anything. I also LOVE a good weck jar.
- Stir in some cocoa powder to make this into a mocha overnight oats!
- Add a splash of vanilla for a bit of a sweeter flavor and have it taste similar to a vanilla latte overnight oats.
- Want to enjoy coffee overnight oats are a mid-afternoon snack without the caffeine? Use decaf coffee!
Make Ahead Tips
- Meal prep: store the coffee overnight oats without any toppings in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
- Freezer: to freeze overnight oats, portion out the oats in small containers, then freeze! Thaw the overnight oats in the fridge for 6-8 hours/overnight before you’d like to eat them. You can store the overnight oats in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Do you eat overnight oats hot or cold?
If you’re not a fan of a cold breakfast, no biggie! You can microwave the overnight oats until warmed through before enjoying them for breakfast. Overnight oats tend to be eaten cold as it’s meant to be a quick grab and go meal prep in the mornings.
Are overnight oats healthy?
I would consider this overnight oats recipe to be healthy as the ingredients are rich in fiber, protein, and antioxidants. They also contain a wide range of vitamins and minerals!
Is this coffee overnight oats sweet?
The brown sugar does sweeten the coffee overnight oats.
Can I use steel-cut oats for overnight oats?
While you can use steel-cut oats, keep in mind that steel-cut oats will need to be soaked longer, and the texture will be dense and chewy in comparison.
Coffee Overnight Oats Topping Ideas
Need some more ideas of what to top your espresso overnight oats with? Try these!
- Jam: I love the added sweetness of stirring some jam into the overnight oats. Jam also pairs delightfully with nut butter. Not a fan of jam? Try applesauce!
- Nut butter: peanut butter, cashew butter, and almond butter adds a bit of extra protein to the overnight oats.
- Fruit: what’s not to love about some fruit? Raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, mango, kiwi, and bananas make for a great topping.
- Granola, nuts, or seeds: granola, chopped nuts (like pecans or walnuts), or seeds (like sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds) add a great crunch to your overnight oats. Try my homemade lemon poppyseed granola or berry granola! Hemp hearts are great as well!
Coffee Overnight Oats Recipe
This coffee overnight oats recipe is quick, easy, and is such a delicious way to start your day!Perfect for a coffee lover, this coffee overnight oat recipe combines two of my favorite things – coffee and breakfast! Get your day started faster with these grab and go oats ready to go in your fridge!
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cup rolled oats
- 4 tablespoons chia seeds
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cup cold brew concentrate, or regular espresso (cooled)
- 1½ cup milk
Instructions
- Add the rolled oats, chia seeds, brown sugar, salt, yogurt, cold brew, and milk to a large bowl. Stir until well combined.
- Cover with a lid or plastic and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- When ready to enjoy, top with your toppings of choice.
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Nutrition Per Serving
Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 453mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 157IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 275mg | Iron: 3mg
More Overnight Oats Recipes to Try
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