Overnight oats espresso granola (Printer-friendly)

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

# 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 Make It:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, milk, yogurt, cooled espresso, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until smoothly blended.
02 - Incorporate chia seeds if desired, mixing thoroughly 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 absorb liquids and flavors to meld.
05 - In the morning, gently stir the chilled oats to loosen the texture.
06 - Top each serving with crumbled granola cookies, a generous swirl of nut butter, fresh berries, and an optional drizzle of maple syrup.
07 - Enjoy immediately or cover and transport for a convenient on-the-go breakfast.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You prep it in ten minutes but taste the effort for days in your fridge.
  • It's the rare breakfast that feels indulgent enough for a weekend treat but practical enough for chaotic weekday mornings.
  • The espresso gives you a real caffeine boost without needing to wait for coffee to brew.
02 -
  • Don't skip cooling the espresso first—hot coffee will slightly warm the yogurt and milk, which throws off the texture.
  • The consistency changes dramatically overnight as oats absorb liquid, so if you like it thinner, add milk right before eating instead of during assembly.
03 -
  • Mix your nut butter with a tiny bit of milk before swirling so it distributes more smoothly instead of sitting in a hard clump.
  • Buy granola cookies specifically or crush regular granola into chunky pieces—the texture matters more than finding a fancy ingredient.
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