Overnight Oats Espresso Granola (Printable)

Creamy oats with espresso, granola crumbles, nut butter swirl, and fresh berries for a flavorful start.

# What You Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup whole milk or plant-based milk
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
04 - 2 shots (2 fl oz) 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 - 1/2 cup seasonal berries (blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries)
11 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
12 - Extra drizzle of maple syrup (optional)

# Steps:

01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together oats, milk, yogurt, cooled espresso, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
02 - Stir in chia seeds if using, ensuring even distribution.
03 - Divide the mixture evenly into two jars or bowls for individual servings.
04 - Cover containers and refrigerate for at least 8 hours to allow oats to absorb liquid and flavors to meld.
05 - In the morning, gently stir the oats. Top each serving with crumbled granola cookies, a swirl of nut butter, fresh berries, and a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.
06 - Enjoy immediately or cover and take your breakfast on the go.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert for breakfast but actually keeps you full and energized until lunch.
  • Everything comes together in under ten minutes the night before, so mornings become genuinely easy.
  • The espresso adds depth without making it taste like coffee if you don't want it to.
02 -
  • The espresso must be completely cool before it goes into the fridge or it will separate and taste bitter by morning, which I learned the hard way.
  • Don't mix in the nut butter the night before; it gets absorbed and disappears, losing all its textural magic and appeal.
  • The texture improves after 8 hours but starts getting gluey if left much longer than 12, so make it the night before you plan to eat it, not two days ahead.
03 -
  • Use espresso that's actually good because you can taste it; cheap instant coffee powder makes the whole thing taste flat and artificial.
  • Swirl the nut butter on top rather than mixing it in so you get ribbons of it throughout, which looks intentional and tastes better because you hit it every few bites.
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