1/2cupold fashioned or rolled oats (certified gluten free if necessary)60g
1/2cupmilk of choice (regular or dairy free)120g
1/4cupbrewed coffee or espresso shotsee notes
1-2tablespoonmaple syrup (or honey)see notes
2teaspoonchia seeds
1/4teaspoonvanilla extract
For topping:
1/4cupyogurt (Greek, plain or coconut yogurt if vegan)
1tablespooncocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
Combine the oats, milk, coffee, maple syrup, chia seeds and vanilla extract directly in a jar or serving glass.
Cover with jar lid or plastic wrap, and store in the fridge for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight. This will soften the oats and cause the mixture to thicken.
Right before serving, spread the yogurt on top and dust with cocoa powder. Enjoy!
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Notes
You can also just use instant coffee you dissolve in hot water, about 1 teaspoon of instant coffee in the 1/4 cup hot water for a strong coffee taste.
Taste the oats after stirring everything together, if you feel you need them to be sweeter add up to 1 more tablespoon of maple syrup.
You can actually eat these after two hours, they don't technically need to be stored overnight. It's just so convenient having them in the fridge and taking them out first thing the next day.
For vegan oats: use plant based milk, maple syrup, and coconut yogurt. For gluten free oats: use certified gluten free oats.
Although I do prefer old fashioned or rolled oats, you can substitute quick cooking oats. They'll soften more than old fashioned, so it's probably best to eat them the next day instead of storing over a few days.
Storing leftover overnight oats: Anywhere between 3-5 days. I definitely advise topping with the yogurt and cocoa powder right before eating though!