Energy-Boosting Chocolate & Espresso Overnight Oats
Inside: These Chocolate & Espresso Overnight Oats are a delicious boost of energy to start your morning. Sponsored by Dave’s Gourmet.
Nutritionists say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet it’s also the most sacrificed meal of the day!
When you’re in a hurry to get out the door in the morning, it’s tough to find time to fix a legit breakfast. I don’t know about you, but I’d sure rather spend that extra 20-30 minutes sleeping!
Chocolate & Espresso Overnight Oats Recipe
That’s why I love overnight oats — they are a great way to enjoy a wholesome breakfast in the morning without all the time spent cooking! And even better is my “secret” recipe for espresso overnight oats, which gives me a super boost of energy (because I’m not much of a morning person!)
Preparing your espresso overnight oats takes less than 5 minutes. Since you do the prep the night before, when morning comes, simply grab and go!
Espresso Overnight Oats Ingredients
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- 1 cup Overnight Oats by Dave’s Gourmet Cinnamon Raisin*
- 4 oz espresso
- 2 Tablespoons almond milk
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Free printable copy of this recipe available at the bottom of the post.
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How to Make Espresso Overnight Oats
Add one shot (about 2 ounces) of espresso to your container of Dave’s Gourmet Overnight Oats, along with 2 Tablespoons of almond milk (or milk of choice).
*In a pinch you can substitute 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats. If you do use plain oats, add a touch of sugar or stevia sweetener to the liquid when you prep.
TIP: I’ve had my Nespresso machine for 4 years now and IÂ use it every single day to make smooth, frothy espresso in seconds. A total time-saver and it actually saves you money in the long run over buying from the coffee shop.
Stir with a spoon to make sure the liquid reaches the bottom and that all the oats are coated evenly.
Cover and refrigerate overnight (or a minimum of 4 hours). This allows the oats to “cook” and the flavors to fully soak in.
When you’re ready to enjoy, uncover and stir with a spoon to distribute flavors. Top with coffee chocolate drizzle for an extra boost (recipe below).
If you prefer warm cereal, microwave for about 30 seconds. However, these espresso overnight oats taste just as amazing cold!
For the Coffee Chocolate Drizzle:
Add 2 ounces of hot espresso and 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips to a mixing bowl. Whisk together until chocolate melts into the espresso and the sauce thickens.
Drizzle over your espresso overnight oats for even more rich coffee flavor. Any leftover sauce can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for next time.
Free printable copy of this recipe available at the bottom of the post.
Where to find Dave’s Gourmet Overnight Oats
We stocked up on Dave’s Gourmet Overnight Oats on Amazon — can’t beat that Prime shipping! I especially love the Cinnamon Raison flavor because I think it works well with my espresso overnight oats recipe.
Dave’s Gourmet Overnight Oats are a hearty blend of whole grain oats, fruit, and chia seeds. If you’re not on the chia seed bandwagon yet, it’s time to hop on board!
Chia Seeds’ Superfood Benefits:
- Protein
- Fiber
- Omega 3s
- Calcium
- Carbohydrates (energy)
- Antioxidants
And did I mention that coffee is actually pretty good for you too?! Studies show that drinking coffee may help lower the risk of certain diseases — awesome!!
Related: Read more about the health benefits of coffee here.
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Chocolate Espresso Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1 cup Overnight Oats by Dave's Gourmet Cinnamon Raisin
- 4 oz espresso
- 2 Tablespoons almond milk
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
To Make the Overnight Oats
- Add one shot (about 2 ounces) of espresso to your container of Dave's Gourmet Overnight Oats, along with 2 Tablespoons of almond milk (or milk of choice).
- Stir with a spoon to make sure the liquid reaches the bottom and that all the oats are coated evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight (or a minimum of 4 hours). This allows the oats to "cook" and the flavors to fully soak in.
- When you're ready to enjoy, uncover and stir with a spoon to distribute flavors. Top with coffee chocolate drizzle for an extra boost (recipe below).
- If you prefer warm cereal, microwave for about 30 seconds. However, these espresso overnight oats taste just as amazing cold!
- For the Coffee Chocolate Drizzle:
- Add 2 ounces of hot espresso and 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips to a double boiler over medium heat or microwave-safe mixing bowl. Whisk together until chocolate melts into the espresso and the sauce thickens.
- Drizzle over your espresso overnight oats for even more rich coffee flavor. Any leftover sauce can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for next time.
Nutrition
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This recipe is so creative and it looks delicious! I love that it’s overnight and there’s no need to wait for anything to be ready. Just mix it up, pop in the refrigerator and grab it next morning!
Thanks Isabel! I’ve been enjoying this one all week 🙂