Indulge in your favorite coffee blend while fueling up with these espresso overnight oats! Decadent, creamy, and made with just five ingredients, this make-ahead recipe is also high in protein!
These coffee overnight oats help keep busy mornings sane.
Looking for the best of both worlds: no stress in the morning but a healthy meal to break your fast?
These espresso overnight oats are the solution to busy mornings! All the deliciousness of a fresh cup of coffee mixed with the fuel you need to kick off your day (though here are some overnight oats with protein powder much more like dessert if that's your thing!).
As a Certified Nutrition Coach, I program these into clients' plans because they:
- contain 34 grams of protein
- are EASY to prep (5 minutes!)
- are dairy-free and gluten-free
- come out with a mousse-like texture
What’s The Difference Between Espresso And Coffee?
These high-protein overnight oats are made with espresso.
Espresso is technically a strong version of coffee but the process in which it’s made is more than that. Espresso is made with high pressure when brewing which is what makes a concentrated shot.
Though you can use strong coffee for this overnight oats recipe, know that espresso loves will be able to note the difference.
Fun fact: did you know "espresso" is one of the most commonly mispronounced Italian food words??
Ingredients You’ll Need
These espresso overnight oats make the perfect make-ahead breakfast recipe because they only contain five ingredients (just like this peanut butter protein powder chia pudding!).
Regular oats: make sure to use a certified gluten-free brand if you need it and know that steel-cut oats won’t work for this recipe. Learn more about different types of oats and how to use them.
Cool or chilled espresso: brew up your favorite shot of coffee and use it for the recipe! The coffee flavor gives the oats a beautiful feeling of comfort in the morning.
Coconut milk: make sure to use coconut milk from the can and omit the water. You want the thick, white coconut milk (or coconut cream) to give the coffee overnight oats maximum creaminess. Learn everything you need to know about coconut milk.
Collagen powder: this is what makes the recipe have such a high protein content. Collagen powder is one of the cleanest sources of protein and mixes in without clumping. Learn more about natural foods high in collagen to help keep you young and then peek more into the benefits of a high protein diet and why you want to amp it up!
Vanilla stevia: depending on how sweet you like your coffee, you may want a hint more of this. If you don’t have vanilla stevia on hand (get some because it’s low-calorie awesome), use vanilla + your preferred sweetener.
Most overnight oats recipes are made with chia seeds. And though chia seeds are one of my favorite foods for toddlers (and moms!), they're just not needed in this recipe. So, don't panic! The oats still come out deliciously thick.
Learn more about the benefits of a high protein diet.
How To Make Espresso Overnight Oats
- Measure out all ingredients and make sure the espresso is cool.
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until combined.
- Portion them into a mini jar and put the lid on.
- Pop in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight.
- Enjoy.
Step By Step Photos
Important Teaching Tips
These espresso overnight oats taste like… espresso! There is not a lot of sweetener in these overnight oats. So, if you prefer your coffee on the sweeter side, you’ll need to add a bit more stevia.
Maple syrup will work if you want to drizzle it on the top, however, don't add it into the mixture.
If you don’t have vanilla stevia at home, you can use ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract + stevia drops or stevia powder. Add the stevia to taste.
You want your espresso to be cooled or chilled before mixing it. Otherwise, the oats tend to “cook” immediately and it alters their texture of them.
The recipe makes only one serving of overnight oats. Of course, you can double it and make more to have in the fridge along with these cinnamon roll blended overnight oats.
How To Store It
The coffee overnight oats store well in a sealed jar in the fridge for 1-3 days. After three days they tend to get too thick.
You can add your toppings into the jar before you store them, but know that they will become “soft”.
Topping The Oats
These overnight oats taste amazing as is! However, you can make the recipe more indulgent if you need an extra kick in the morning (or mid-afternoon!).
- Crunchy granola
- Chocolate chips
- Swirled peanut butter
- Homemade dairy-free caramel sauce
- 2-minute coconut whipped cream
- Toasted pecans
- Drizzle of maple syrup
Choosing Collagen Powder
It’s no surprise that this espresso overnight oats recipe is made with collagen powder!
All the protein without the bloat.
I use collagen powder for amping up protein and boosting gut health.
Learn about the difference between collagen and bone broth as how to increase protein intake.
Honestly, as a busy mom collagen powder just makes it easy to eat more protein and not feel like I’m living off chicken and eggs.
And more protein means more energy, more natural beauty, and feeling your BEST.
Plus, in recipes like this, you can sneak protein into your kids as it’s one of the purest sources.
I grab my collagen from Perfect Supplements because they source their collagen from pasture-raised (grass-fed) cows. So, I trust it.
Grab some collagen powder and use code mamabear10 to save some money.
Fast, crave-worthy snacks that hit your protein goals (without tracking or extra cooking time).
Frequently Asked Questions About Coffee Overnight Oats
Quick oats will work in overnight oats however they tend to dissolve more. Regular oats hold their texture the best and steel-cut oats cannot be used.
Overnight oat recipes are typically eaten cold after sitting for a few hours. Though you can heat them up, they have already absorbed the liquid from sitting so you may need to add some.
Overnight oats last in the fridge for roughly three days. Make sure to store them in a sealed container.
Though almond milk will work for the coffee overnight oats, they won't turn out as creamy, thick, or indulgent. Coconut milk gives them a dessert-like smoothness.
Chia seeds help thicken oats and absorb the liquid. In this recipe though, not much liquid is used (coconut cream is much thicker than almond milk) and so adding them would make the oats come out dense and clumpy.
More Overnight Oats Recipes
- Chocolate topped protein overnight oats
- Easy berry overnight oats
- Dairy-free overnight oats
- Cookie dough protein overnight oats
- Peanut butter and jam overnight oats
Other High Protein Recipes You'll Love
- Cakey, vanilla protein donuts
- Iced coffee protein shake
- Salted caramel protein shake
- Cookies and cream protein shake
- Protein granola
- Chocolate chia protein balls
- Peanut butter and jam protein balls
- Chocolate fudge protein balls
- Fudgy protein brownies
- High protein cookies
- High protein pancakes
- Yogurt protein pancakes
- Energizing protein bar
- Easy, no-bake vanilla protein bar
- High protein snack recipes
Creamy Espresso Overnight Oats
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Ingredients
- ½ cup Rolled oats gluten-free as needed
- 2.5 tbs Chilled espresso
- 3 tbs Coconut cream
- ⅛ cup Collagen powder
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla stevia
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, mix together all ingredients.
- Make sure to mix well so that the oats are "wet".
- Cover and place in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight.
- Enjoy chilled.
Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
Samantha
Thanks for the recipe! It is absolutely delicious and I will be making it a ton!
fitasamamabear
Awesome to hear!
Molly Pisula
Coffee and breakfast in one! I love getting up in the morning and knowing I have a healthy, delicious breakfast ready to go. Thanks so much for the recipe!
fitasamamabear
Haha the best combo!
Gen
I love the addition of collagen powder - I never would have thought of that! Thank you so much, as always, for fantastic, easy, healthy recipes. We love them!
fitasamamabear
Collagen solves life problems haha
MacKenzie
This is like dessert for breakfast and the added protein is an extra bonus.
fitasamamabear
Haha that's the best part!
Katie
These overnight oats are fantastic! Love how creamy they are and the extra protein!
fitasamamabear
It's a double win!
fitasamamabear
Definitely a double win!
Kelsey
YES, yes, yes, yes. This is a winner. Overnight oats are my favorite meal prep breakfast for the week. Perfect with espresso.
fitasamamabear
Right?! They're just so EASY to have on hand!
Nancy
You nailed it with this caffeine wake up overnight oats. So tasty
fitasamamabear
Glad you love them. Coffee is life lol
Stacey
Such a brilliant idea to add a shot of coffee flavor to the overnight oats. Especially when I need an extra boost of energy in the morning!
fitasamamabear
Yeppers! And for mem I need that every morning haha
Janessa
I had these espresso oats for breakfast this morning and wow- so good! Already planning to make them for tomorrow again.
fitasamamabear
Ah yay! So happy you loved them! They're a great wake me up.
ChihYu
This is the perfect breakfast! Creamy, filling, full of protein and rich espresso!
fitasamamabear
Can't go wrong with extra coffee!
jennifer
Caffeine, protein including collagen, lower carb but enough carbs, creamy sweet, make-ahead --- YOU ARE SPEAKING DIRECTLY TO MY SOUL. Making it tomorrow and I'm so exciting.
fitasamamabear
Hahaha well clearly we're soul sisters!
Donny
This was such a good filling breakfast for me. I used maple syrup instead of the stevia and it tasted so good!
fitasamamabear
Mmm maple syrup working in everything
Allyssa
This tasted so amazing! Thanks a lot for sharing this super easy to make recipe! Fam really loves it! Will surely have this again! Highly recommended!
Sandy
I have to say these oats were amazing! My family loved them. Thanks for a great recipe.
fitasamamabear
No problem, glad everyone liked them!
Bella B
This recipe turned out great for me. I will be making on the regular I think. Great flavour. Thanks! 🙂
fitasamamabear
Life win, thanks!
Mandy Applegate
Hello coffee and breakfast all rolled into one, where have you been all my life? Absolutely love it!
fitasamamabear
Haha right? Best of all worlds!
GRETA
Love this recipe. Love to add Collagen to my breakfast smoothies. I loved it in these overnight oats too. Thanks x
fitasamamabear
Honestly collagen works in everything!