Can you use quick oats for overnight oats?

You can use quick oats to make overnight oats but we recommend eating them within 24 hours to prevent them from getting soggy. If you want to meal-prep your overnight oats, make sure to use rolled oats.

Can you use steel-cut oats for overnight oats?

Steel-cut oats are a lot thicker than rolled oats and don't absorb milk as easily. You can use them to make overnight oats if you boil them in milk first. Refer to this recipe for detailed instructions.

What are the best containers for overnight oats?

We love Mason jars and Weck glass jars as you can prepare your overnight oats in the jar right away and close it airtightly. We have never experienced any leakage and recommend them if you eat breakfast on the go. Our favorite jar sizes are 8 oz and 16 oz, as they leave enough room for extra toppings.

Can you use water instead of milk?

While you could use water instead of milk to make these oats, we would recommend adding more coffee versus water to this recipe.

Can you reheat overnight oats?

If you prefer your oats warm, you can easily reheat them in the microwave or over low heat on the stove.

Coffee Overnight Oats

Description

These coffee overnight oats taste like your bowl of cold oatmeal and your morning cup of coffee combined. Top them with some sweet coffee cream for an indulgent breakfast.

Ingredients

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Coffee overnight oats

1/2 cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 pinch of salt
1/4 cup freshly brewed espresso (sub cold brew or instant coffee)
1/2 cup plant-based milk
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3 tablespoons plant-based yogurt

Sweet coffee cream

2 teaspoons maple syrup (or granulated sugar)
2 teaspoons instant coffee
2 teaspoons boiling water

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Instructions

Combine the oats, chia seeds and a pinch of salt in a bowl or glass jar.
Pour in the milk, espresso, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Give it a good stir.
Stir in the plant-based yogurt.
Cover the bowl with plastic film or close the jar with a lid. Place in the fridge to set overnight or for at least 4 hours.
(Optional) The next morning, prepare the sweet coffee cream (see notes). Whisk the sugar, instant coffee and boiling water until creamy. Use an electric milk frother to save time. 2. Stir the cream into the coffee overnight oats. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

ou can replace the espresso with instant coffee dissolved in warm water or strong cold brewed coffee. If using cold brew concentrate, start with 2 tablespoons and fill the rest up with milk.

The sweet coffee cream is very sweet and has an intense coffee flavor. Only add it to your oats if you like very strong and sweet black coffee. Alternatively, replace it with caramel sauce or leave out completely.

Store the overnight oats in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

The nutritional information was calculated for 1 serving of overnight oats without coffee cream.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 jar or cup
Calories: 334
Sugar: 15g
Fat: 9g
Carbohydrates: 53g
Fiber: 9g
Protein: 12g