Description
Kick-start your day with the delightful flavors of Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso Overnight Oats. This creamy, energizing breakfast combines rich espresso and sweet brown sugar, making it a perfect choice for busy mornings or relaxing brunches. Ready to enjoy after a night in the fridge, these oats promise a deliciously easy start to your day with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (or milk alternative)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 shot (1 oz) brewed espresso (or strong coffee)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, brown sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- Stir in the milk and Greek yogurt until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Brew fresh espresso and let it cool slightly before adding it to the oat mixture. Stir until fully combined.
- Add vanilla extract and mix again to ensure even distribution.
- Cover the bowl or transfer to jars with lids and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours.
- When ready to serve, shake or stir before enjoying straight from the jar or in a bowl topped with fruits or nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in spices like cinnamon or nutmeg. Swap out regular milk for almond or oat milk based on your preference. Enhance nutritional value by adding protein powder along with chia seeds.