Overnight Oats Espresso Swirls (Print Version)

Chilled oats infused with espresso, topped with crunchy granola and a swirl of rich nut butter.

# 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 (60 ml) 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)

# How to Prepare:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine oats, milk, yogurt, cooled espresso, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
02 - If using, incorporate chia seeds 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 the oats to soak and flavors to meld.
05 - In the morning, give the oats a gentle stir to incorporate any settled ingredients.
06 - Top each serving with crumbled granola cookies, a swirl of nut butter, fresh berries, and a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.
07 - Serve immediately or cover and take on the go.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You prep it at night and wake up to something that tastes indulgent, not like you rushed through breakfast.
  • The espresso-soaked oats give you that cozy coffee shop feeling without leaving your kitchen.
  • Crunchy granola cookies melting into creamy oats hit that texture contrast that makes every spoonful interesting.
02 -
  • Cooled espresso is non-negotiable—hot liquid will soften your oats too fast and mess with the consistency, learned this the hard way at 6 AM.
  • The swirl matters; when you mix the nut butter all the way in, you lose those pockets of richness that make bites unpredictable and exciting.
03 -
  • Prep a batch of three or four jars on Sunday and you'll have breakfasts waiting for rushed mornings, which is honestly the whole point of overnight oats.
  • The nut butter swirl stays visible and creamy longer if you don't stir it in—let people experience the richness as a surprise in each bite.
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