Whether you’re celebrating National Coffee Day or just looking for a quick, delicious breakfast, these Cold Brew Overnight Oats are a total game-changer.
They’re the perfect blend of coffee and creamy oats that you can prep the night before and enjoy right when you wake up—no fuss, no blender required. Bonus: you can customize it with any toppings you’d like!
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Cold Brew Overnight Oats
- Total Time: 5 minutes (plus overnight chill)
- Yield: 2 Servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup cold brew coffee
- ½ cup milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional, for thickness)
- 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of cinnamon or cocoa powder (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium jar or container, stir together oats, cold brew, milk, chia seeds (if using), sweetener, vanilla, and cinnamon/cocoa.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight (at least 6 hours).
- In the morning, give the oats a stir, add more milk if needed, and top with fruit, nut butter, or crunchy toppings like cacao nibs or chopped nuts.
Tips:
- For creamier oats: swap half the milk for Greek yogurt.
- For extra coffee flavor: stir in a spoonful of instant espresso or dust with cocoa powder before serving.
- These oats will keep in the fridge up to 3 days.
It’s creamy, coffee-infused, and absolutely delicious. Your morning pick-me-up is served.