Published 1/15/2022 • Updated 6/16/2024
Brown Sugar Shake Espresso + Overnight Oats = Love
When we posted our Starbucks’ Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso recipe, it went completely viral and you folks fell in love immediately. We knew we had to create a breakfast recipe inspired by this delicious drink and here it is. This overnight oats recipe combines the flavors of brown sugar and espresso to give you one delicious breakfast that’s packed with whole grains and also gives you a nice wake-up call from a shot of espresso! PS: if you love coffee overnight oats, you’ll absolutely love these mocha overnight oats.
What You Need – Simple Ingredients
Rolled Oats – feel free to use either rolled oats or quick-cooking. We prefer the texture of rolled oats, though. Brown Sugar – brown sugar is used as the sweetener. Chia Seeds – chia seeds are a classic overnight oats ingredient. They add volume and healthy fats. Almond Milk – almond milk is used as the main liquid in this recipe. Espresso – we are using an espresso concentrate (Chameleon is our favorite!), but you’re more than welcome to use freshly brewed espresso. cold brew concentrate, or strong coffee. Almond Milk – we use unsweetened almond milk in this recipe, but any kind of milk works.
Can I use quick-cooking oats instead?
Quick-cooking oats definitely work for this recipe. We don’t recommend using steel-cut oats, however. Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso Cold Brew Concentrate
Can I use a different kind of milk?
Any kind of milk works for this recipe.
Super Simple Instructions for Coffee Overnight Oats
Can I double this recipe?
This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for meal-prep purposes. Use the ingredient multiplier in our recipe card.
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Should I eat this hot or cold?
Overnight oats are meant to be eaten cold, but lots of people like to warm them up. Feel free to eat them cold or warm them in the microwave for 60-90 seconds.
Topping Ideas
Every overnight oats recipe deserves to be topped with delicious toppings. Here are some ideas:
Brown sugar Chia seeds Mini chocolate chips Almond Butter Hot coffee
Storage Tips
Meal-Prep: We like to store single servings of this recipe in jars or meal prep containers for an easy grab-and-go breakfast. However, you can also make it in one large container and store it like that. How long does it last? Brown sugar shaken espresso overnight oats will last up to 5 days in the fridge.
Guide to Overnight Oats
This is our guide to overnight oats. In this post, we’ll teach you how to make overnight oats and how to flavor them, too! We have a base recipe that we swear by and have tested 8 simple flavor variations so that you don’t get bored.
