Overnight Oats Espresso Swirls (Printable Version)

Chilled oats mingled with espresso, granola cookie crumbles, and a smooth nut butter swirl for a flavorful start.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 (2 fl oz) freshly brewed espresso, cooled
05 - 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings

08 - 2 granola cookies, roughly crumbled
09 - 2 tbsp almond or peanut butter, for swirling
10 - ½ cup seasonal berries (blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries)
11 - 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
12 - Extra drizzle of maple syrup (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, milk, yogurt, cooled espresso, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until fully incorporated.
02 - If using, add chia seeds and mix thoroughly.
03 - Divide the oat mixture evenly between two jars or bowls.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours to allow soaking and flavor development.
05 - In the morning, give the oats a quick stir to homogenize 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 - Serve immediately or cover for on-the-go consumption.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent twenty minutes on breakfast when really you spent ten the night before.
  • The espresso gives you an actual reason to be awake, and the nut butter swirl makes it feel indulgent without the guilt.
  • You can grab it on your way out, and it's legitimately delicious cold—no reheating required.
02 -
  • The espresso absolutely must be cool before it meets the yogurt, or you'll end up with warm clumpy bits that don't integrate properly.
  • Don't skip the salt—a tiny pinch actually makes the espresso taste more like espresso and the sweetness taste sweeter, which sounds weird but is completely true.
03 -
  • Make a whole batch of two or three jars at once on Sunday so you have backup breakfasts ready to grab for days when mornings feel impossible.
  • Don't fully mix the nut butter into the oats—let it stay as a distinct swirl so each bite has that surprise of richness instead of everything blending into the same texture.
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