Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso Overnight Oats
Introduction
If you love iced shaken espresso and cozy oatmeal, why not have both? These Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso Overnight Oats are creamy, slightly sweet, and packed with a bold coffee flavor. The best part? No need to cook! Just mix everything up, let it chill overnight, and wake up to a delicious, caffeine-infused breakfast.
Let’s do it!
Tools You’ll Need
- A mason jar or any other container that won’t let air in
- Stirring spoon
- Coffee maker or espresso machine
Ingredients
- ½ cup of rolled oats
- ½ cup of milk, either dairy or non-dairy
- ¼ cup brewed espresso or strong coffee (chilled)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (or sugar-free sweetener)
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds (to make it thicker)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
For toppings (optional but tasty!):
- More brown sugar
- A little bit of milk or cream
- Ice cubes (for even colder oats!)
Instructions
- Make ¼ cup of espresso or strong coffee and let it cool.
- Put rolled oats, milk, chia seeds, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a little salt in a mason jar.
- Add the brown sugar to the oat mixture and pour the cooled espresso over it. Mix it up well.
- Put the lid on the jar and put it in the fridge for the night (or at least four hours) so the oats can soak.
- In the morning, stir the oats, add ice cubes if you want, and pour more milk or cream over them.
- Add more brown sugar and enjoy your cold, creamy overnight oats!
Tips & Variations
- Use cold brew! It makes the oats taste smoother and less bitter.
- Want it to be creamier? Add a spoonful of Greek yogurt or use oat milk.
- For a stronger espresso kick, add an extra shot of coffee!
- Love crunch? Before serving, sprinkle crumbled nuts or granola on top.
- Want it to taste better? Instead of brown sugar, add maple syrup or honey.
- No espresso? Use cold brew concentrate or coffee that is extremely strong.
- No chia seeds? Instead of flaxseeds, use flaxseeds or just cut back on the milk a little.
- No dairy? Almond, oat, or coconut milk can be used.
- You can keep it in the fridge for up to three days.
- Make many jars at once to save time when preparing meals!
Conclusion
That’s all there is to it—your Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso Overnight Oats are done! They taste like your favorite coffee shop drink in the morning and are smooth and delicious. Give them a try, snap a picture, and let me know how they turned out. Have fun! ☕🥣✨