Espresso Overnight Oats (high protein!)

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.

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.

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.

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.

How To Make Espresso Overnight Oats

1. Measure out all ingredients and make sure the espresso is cool.
2. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until combined.
3. Portion them into a mini jar and put the lid on.
4. Pop in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight.
5. Enjoy.

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Important Teaching Tips

These espresso overnight oats taste like… espresso! Theirs 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.

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.

Unleash Your Energy

The ultimate roundup of high protein snack recipes for hectic lifestyles. 

Trying to lose weight postpartum and not feeling ravenous was frustrating with my first.

It took a whole other pregnancy for me to realize that eating more protein was the “secret” solution.

Unfortunately, living off eggs and chicken breasts sucked after a while.

The solution? I started creating high-protein recipes that tasted more like dessert to help boost my intake.

Say goodbye to mid-day slumps, slow metabolism, and constantly feeling hungry.

I gave the protein bars to a friend of mine with a gluten allergy; I usually can't give her the food I make so I saved these for her. She absolutely loved them, she said most of the protein bars she eats are way too dry but these were great! - Stephanie

They’re the secret to helping you stay energized, enjoy what you eat, and meet your goals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Coffee Overnight Oats

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Shelby aka Mama Bear