Decadent Mocha Coffee Overnight Oats Recipe
A delicious and convenient no-cook breakfast combining rich coffee and chocolate flavors with creamy overnight oats, perfect for a nutritious and energizing start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup almond milk (or any milk of choice)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
1/2 cup brewed coffee, cooled
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Chocolate shavings or cocoa nibs for topping (optional)
Fresh berries or banana slices for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl or jar, combine rolled oats, almond milk, chia seeds, cocoa powder, maple syrup, brewed coffee, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir well.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours to allow oats to soak and soften.
- In the morning, stir the oats. Add more milk if the mixture is too thick.
- Top with chocolate shavings, cocoa nibs, fresh berries, or banana slices as desired before serving.
Notes
- Use plant-based milk like oat, almond, or coconut for a dairy-free option.
- Substitute maple syrup for honey to make it vegan-friendly.
- Add protein powder for a protein boost.
- Incorporate chopped nuts for extra crunch and flavor.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the microwave for 30-60 seconds if preferred warm, adding milk as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250-300 (approximate, depending on milk and sweetener used)
- Sugar: 8-10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
