Brown Sugar Coffee Overnight Oats (Printable)
Coffee-infused brown sugar oats prepared overnight; creamy, chilled, topped with banana and toasted nuts.
# What You'll Need:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup brewed coffee, cooled
04 - 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
05 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (optional)
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
07 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Pinch salt
→ Toppings
09 - 1 small banana, sliced
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped toasted nuts (such as pecans or walnuts)
11 - Additional brown sugar or maple syrup, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl or mason jar, combine rolled oats, milk, cooled brewed coffee, brown sugar, Greek yogurt if using, chia seeds if using, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
02 - Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight, allowing the oats to absorb the liquid and flavors.
03 - In the morning, stir the oat mixture well. Add an extra splash of milk if a creamier consistency is desired.
04 - Portion the oats into serving bowls or jars. Garnish with sliced banana, toasted nuts, and additional brown sugar or maple syrup to your preference.
05 - Enjoy chilled, straight from the refrigerator.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Your kitchen will smell like a cozy café even before breakfast officially starts.
- You can change up the toppings every time, so it never feels boring.
02 -
- If your coffee is still warm when you mix it in, you&apost;ll end up with limp oats—let it cool completely first.
- Don&apost;t skip the pinch of salt; I once forgot, and it made the oats taste oddly flat.
03 -
- Use a strong, not bitter, coffee—the better the coffee, the more satisfying the result.
- Layer dry toppings right before serving to keep them crunchy.