Brown Sugar Coffee Overnight Oats (Printable)
Coffee-infused overnight oats sweetened with brown sugar, topped with banana and toasted nuts for a make-ahead breakfast.
# What You Need:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup brewed coffee, cooled
04 - 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
05 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (optional, for creaminess)
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional, for thickness and nutrition)
07 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of 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
# Steps:
01 - Combine rolled oats, milk, cooled brewed coffee, brown sugar, Greek yogurt if using, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a medium mixing bowl or mason jar. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are integrated.
02 - Seal the container and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight, allowing the oats to absorb liquid and flavors.
03 - Uncover and stir the chilled oats well. Add a splash of milk if a creamier consistency is desired.
04 - Divide the oats into bowls or jars. Top with sliced banana, toasted nuts, and additional brown sugar or maple syrup as suited to taste.
05 - Enjoy chilled. Consume directly or cover and refrigerate for later consumption.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Youre getting coffee and breakfast in every blissful bite, which makes mornings so much easier.
- It only takes a handful of minutes to prep at night, so you wake up with breakfast already done.
02 -
- Using hot coffee will make the oats unpleasantly gummy, so let it cool completely first.
- Packing the brown sugar is not just a suggestion—it ensures every bite is as sweet as you hoped.
03 -
- If your oats seem too thick in the morning, add milk in small increments rather than all at once.
- A tiny sprinkle of flaked sea salt on top right before eating makes the flavors pop.