Brown Sugar Coffee Overnight Oats (Printable)
Coffee-infused creamy oats sweetened with brown sugar, chilled overnight and finished with banana and toasted nuts.
# What You'll Need:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk or unsweetened plant-based milk
03 - 1/2 cup brewed coffee, cooled
04 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
05 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (optional, for added creaminess)
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional, for added thickness and nutrition)
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 - Brown sugar or maple syrup, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl or mason jar, thoroughly mix the rolled oats, milk, cooled coffee, brown sugar, Greek yogurt if using, chia seeds if desired, vanilla extract, and salt until evenly combined.
02 - Cover the bowl or jar tightly and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours or overnight, allowing oats to soften and absorb flavors.
03 - In the morning, stir oats well and adjust texture by adding a splash of additional milk if preferred.
04 - Divide the oats into serving bowls or jars and garnish each portion with sliced banana, chopped toasted nuts, and extra brown sugar or maple syrup as desired.
05 - Enjoy overnight oats directly from the refrigerator.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- Pouring chilled coffee into oats makes the whole kitchen smell like a fancy café — even on a Tuesday.
- This recipe feels indulgent but comes together in just a handful of minutes with no stove required.
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- If you add hot coffee, you’ll end up with oddly chewy oats — always cool it completely first.
- Bananas are best added right before serving or they’ll turn brown and mushy by morning.
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- Always taste the base mixture before chilling—sometimes your coffee will be bolder and need a touch more sweet or milk.
- Toasting nuts in advance deepens their flavor and adds an irresistible crunch.