Brown Sugar Coffee Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy oats soaked overnight in coffee and brown sugar, topped with banana and toasted nuts.
# 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 (pecans or walnuts)
11 - Additional brown sugar or maple syrup, to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl or mason jar, thoroughly combine rolled oats, milk, cooled brewed coffee, brown sugar, Greek yogurt if desired, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and salt until fully incorporated.
02 - Cover securely and refrigerate for at least 8 hours to allow oats to absorb liquid and flavors.
03 - Remove oats from refrigerator and stir well. Add a splash of milk if a creamier consistency is preferred.
04 - Transfer oats into serving bowls or jars. Top with sliced banana, toasted nuts, and extra brown sugar or maple syrup as desired.
05 - Enjoy chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This recipe is basically having morning coffee and breakfast rolled into one delicious jar.
- The rich brown sugar and creamy Greek yogurt give you a café-style treat with zero morning effort.
02 -
- Adding hot coffee instead of cooled will make the oats oddly gummy—I learned that one by accident.
- Toasted nuts give so much more flavor than raw, and they stay crisper even after a night in the fridge.
03 -
- If your oats are ever too thick, an extra splash of milk in the morning transforms them instantly.
- Stirring the brown sugar directly with hot oats once made them taste a bit scorched—always mix it into the cold base instead.