Brown Sugar Coffee Overnight Oats (Printable View)
Coffee-soaked oats sweetened with brown sugar, chilled overnight and served with banana and toasted nuts.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 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 large mason jar, add rolled oats, milk, cooled brewed coffee, brown sugar, Greek yogurt if using, chia seeds if desired, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly until all components are well combined.
02 - Cover the container and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 8 hours, to allow the oats to absorb the liquids and develop flavor.
03 - Upon serving, stir the oats well. If a creamier texture is preferred, mix in a splash of additional milk.
04 - Divide the oats evenly into bowls or jars. Top each portion with sliced banana, chopped toasted nuts, and extra brown sugar or maple syrup as desired.
05 - Enjoy chilled directly from the refrigerator.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It's secretly a time saver—make it the night before, and mornings are suddenly effortless.
- Beneath the mellow sweetness hides a little jolt of energy that powers you through until lunch.
02 -
- If the coffee is even slightly warm when you mix it in, the yogurt can curdle—let it cool to room temp first.
- Toasted nuts can go from perfect to burnt while your back is turned, so keep an eye on them (burnt pecans taught me this the hard way).
03 -
- A pinch more salt than you think brings out the flavors remarkably well.
- Mixing in the banana the night before gives the oats a dessert-like sweetness by morning—totally worth a try.