Overnight Oats Gourmet Makeover (Printable)

A rich blend of oats, espresso, crunchy granola, and nut butter for an energizing morning start.

# What you 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 (60 ml) freshly brewed espresso, cooled
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings

08 - 2 granola cookies, roughly crumbled
09 - 2 tablespoons almond or peanut butter, for swirling
10 - ½ cup seasonal berries (blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries)
11 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
12 - Extra drizzle of maple syrup (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, stir together oats, milk, yogurt, cooled espresso, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until evenly combined.
02 - Incorporate chia seeds if desired, mixing thoroughly.
03 - Divide the oat mixture evenly between two jars or bowls.
04 - Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours to allow soaking and flavor development.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats briefly, then top each serving with crumbled granola cookies, a swirl of nut butter, fresh berries, and an optional drizzle of maple syrup.
06 - Enjoy immediately or cover to take on the go.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You prep it once and breakfast is genuinely ready when you need it, no thinking required.
  • The espresso and nut butter create this decadent depth that feels indulgent without requiring actual effort.
  • It's proof that the simplest ingredients can taste like something special when you give them time to know each other.
02 -
  • The espresso must be completely cooled or it will curdle the yogurt—I learned this the loud way with a spoon and a grimace.
  • Don't add the toppings until morning or the granola cookies turn to soggy regret and the nut butter seizes up.
03 -
  • Make it on Sunday night for easy weekday mornings—two servings ready to go is worth the five minutes of mixing.
  • Keep a jar at the office if your fridge situation allows it, because you'll actually eat breakfast instead of skipping it.
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