Protein Coffee Overnight Oats with Instant Coffee
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These coffee overnight oats are sweet, creamy and perfect for coffee lovers. The coffee flavor is light and delicate, with notes of vanilla, honey and cinnamon.
Overnight oats are my go-to when I know my morning will be crazy. Simply mix Greek yogurt, instant coffee, vanilla protein powder, chia seeds and oats in a glass jar the night before and when you wake up, this creamy, rich and cold oatmeal is ready to go.
Add your favorite toppings the next morning to dress these overnight oats up. I love berries and chocolate chips. You can also try these high protein overnight oats or overnight oats with water for a non coffee version or warm these up for a warm version.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- 33 grams of protein per jar.
- Perfect breakfast for busy mornings.
Ingredients and Substitutions:
These are the main ingredients and substitutions for these coffee overnight oats See recipe card below for full ingredients list and instructions.
- Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk: any dairy or dairy-free milk. I like oat milk, almond milk, soy milk or coconut milk. If you want a bold coffee flavor, do half milk and half cold brew concentrate or leftover coffee.
- Old-Fashioned Oats: Old-fashioned oats (also known as rolled oats) work best for overnight oats.
- Plain Non-Fat Greek Yogurt: full-fat if you prefer a creamier texture. You can also use a plant-based yogurt but it won’t be as thick.
- Vanilla Protein Powder: use your favorite protein powder because it will have a big impact on the taste of your overnight oats. I am using PEScience gourmet vanilla, you can use code OHSNAP to save. Play with flavors with your flavor of protein powder.
- Honey: agave syrup, pure maple syrup or brown sugar.
- Chia Seeds: this helps thicken the oats and adds protein and fiber.
- Instant Coffee: I’m using Cafe Bustelo instant coffee, the one I use in my coffee cookies. It gives the oats a light coffee flavor. You can use instant espresso.
Fun Variations
- Add chocolate chips, homemade s’mores granola, cacao nibs or fresh fruit on top.
- Add a drizzle of peanut butter syrup or almond butter on top.
- Add cacao powder or cocoa powder for a rich chocolatey flavor.
- Add a drop of vanilla extract for a deeper vanilla flavor.
Dietary Modifications
- These are gluten-free if you use a gluten-free protein powder. Be sure your oats are free of any gluten by products.
- For daily-free, use a plant-based yogurt and a vegan protein powder.
- Add flax seeds for healthy fats.
How to make these creamy coffee overnight oats (a step-by-step visual guide):
Step 1: combine ingredients
Add ¾ cup almond milk, ¼ cups oats (image 1), ¼ cup greek yogurt, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1 Tbsp. honey (image 2), and 1 Tbsp. of chia seeds, 2 tsp. instant coffee and ¼ tsp. cinnamon (image 3) to each mason jar or glass jars. Stir or shake until fully combined (image 4). Cover the jars and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the oats to soften, the mixture to thicken and flavors to meld.
Step 2: remove and add toppings
Remove from the fridge when ready to enjoy (image 5), top the oats with granola, nuts or cocoa nibs for texture.
Expert Tip!
Adjust the amount of milk you use to make these thinner or thicker overnight oats.
Recipe FAQs
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Old-fashioned oats, often called rolled oats, are the best for overnight oats because they become super creamy overnight. Steel-cut oats tend to be too firm, even after soaking and quick oats become too mushy and soggy.
Yes! PEScience is my preferred blend when it comes to overnight oats, baked oats and pretty much any kind of protein powder baked good. Use code OHSNAP to save. It results in a nice and thick overnight oat. PEScience is a whey casein blend. If you use other blends ex. whey only you may want to lower the liquid because it does not get as thick as a whey casein blend does. You want to be sure you love the flavor and texture of your protein powder as it makes a huge difference in the flavor of your oats.
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Coffee Overnight Oats
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Equipment
- 2 Mason Jars or Glass Jars
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt 56g
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder (Pescience)
- 2 Tbsp. honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 Tbsp. chia seeds
- 4 tsp. instant coffee
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
For Topping (Optional)
- 2 Tbsp. fresh or thawed blueberries
- a sprinkle of granola or chopped nuts (optional, for crunch)
Instructions
- Add ¾ cup almond milk, ¼ cups oats, ¼ cup greek yogurt, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1 Tbsp. honey, and 1 Tbsp. of chia seeds, 2 tsp. instant coffee and ¼ tsp. cinnamon to each of the 2 mason jars or containers. Stir or shake until fully combined.
- Cover the jars and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the oats to soften, the mixture to thicken and flavors to meld.
- Before serving, top the oats with granola or nuts for texture or cocoa nibs.
Notes
- If you like heavier on the oats you can use ½ a cup of oats and 1 cup almond milk but to keep these lower in carbs we’re using ¼ cup.
- To meal prep for the week simple double or triple the recipe.
- Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary with substitutions.
