Overnight Oats Espresso Granola (Printable)

A nourishing blend of oats, espresso, granola crumbles, and nut butter for a wholesome, energizing start.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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)

# How To Make It:

01 - In a mixing bowl, stir together oats, milk, yogurt, cooled espresso, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until thoroughly mixed.
02 - Incorporate chia seeds if desired, stirring well to distribute evenly.
03 - Divide the mixture evenly between two jars or bowls.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours to allow oats to soak and flavors to meld.
05 - Give the oats a quick stir to redistribute the ingredients.
06 - Top each serving with crumbled granola cookies, a swirl of nut butter, fresh berries, and an optional drizzle of maple syrup.
07 - Enjoy immediately or cover to take on the go.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's genuinely luxurious but requires almost no effort once you've stirred it together.
  • The espresso transforms plain oats into something that tastes like a café breakfast without needing to leave your kitchen.
  • You can make two servings at once and grab one on your way out the door.
02 -
  • If your espresso isn't completely cool, it will warm up your yogurt and make the whole thing separate and grainy—this is a hard lesson learned at 6 AM.
  • The cookies must be crumbled right before serving or they'll absorb moisture and turn into mush overnight, which defeats the entire point of having them.
  • Don't skip the salt—it's the secret that makes the coffee taste like actual espresso instead of bitter water.
03 -
  • Make your espresso the afternoon before if you're doing early morning prep—cooled espresso from the fridge is even better than fresh because it's already at the right temperature.
  • The cookie-to-oat ratio might seem like a lot, but those crumbles are what make people stop mid-bite and ask what you're eating.
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