Brown Sugar Coffee Overnight Oats (Printable)
Coffee-scented overnight oats sweetened with brown sugar, topped with banana and toasted nuts for quick breakfasts.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup brewed coffee, cooled
04 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
05 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (optional)
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
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
# How to Prepare:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl or a mason jar, thoroughly combine rolled oats, milk, brewed coffee, brown sugar, Greek yogurt if using, chia seeds if using, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until all components are evenly blended.
02 - Cover the container with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, allowing flavors to meld and oats to absorb the liquid.
03 - Upon removal from the refrigerator, stir the oats well and, if preferred, incorporate a small splash of additional milk to reach desired creaminess.
04 - Portion the oat mixture into serving bowls or jars. Garnish with sliced banana, toasted nuts, and extra brown sugar or maple syrup to taste.
05 - Enjoy immediately, served chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This is your secret weapon against hectic mornings—just grab and go, no fuss.
- The deep coffee flavor and brown sugar create the kind of breakfast you’ll actually look forward to eating.
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- Do not pour hot coffee into your oat mixture—the oats can get gummy, and the yogurt might separate.
- Lining up all the toppings in little bowls makes breakfast feel special, even if it’s just for yourself.
03 -
- Use a mix of milk and yogurt for unbeatable creaminess—that balance is perfection.
- A quick toast of the nuts in a dry pan brings out their flavor tenfold—don’t skip it if you have time.