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Coffee Overnight Oats with Cacao

Coffee overnight oats combine the goodness of breakfast oats and the flavour of your favourite morning beverage. With this recipe you can enjoy a delicious, healthy breakfast no matter how hectic your mornings are.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 228kcal
Author Monika Dabrowski

Ingredients

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats jumbo oats, not instant
  • 1½ teaspoons instant coffee regular or decaf
  • ½ cup+1½tbsp semi-skimmed milk/light milk a little warm
  • 1½ teaspoons cacao or cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese or cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup/honey or agave syrup or to taste
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Instructions

  • Combine the milk with the coffee and stir until the coffee is fully dissolved.
  • In another bowl or jar combine the oats with the cocoa powder and stir thoroughly. Add the milk mixture, maple syrup and cheese and stir thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • In the morning give a stir, top up with more milk if required, add your favourite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use old-fashioned rolled oats (jumbo oats), NOT instant oats as these might produce a mushy consistency (this goes for any overnight oats recipe).
  • Milk: Use regular or plant-based.
  • I recommend using slightly warm milk to easily dissolve the instant coffee.
  • Use either regular instant coffee or decaf. Alternatively use a single strong espresso and top up with milk.
  • Ricotta: This can be replaced by Greek yogurt, Skyr or fromage frais/fromage blanc (all will add a slight tang).
  • I used maple syrup but honey or agave syrup are good alternatives.  Adjust the amount to suit your preference.  
  • I tend to use cacao in my recipes as it's a little healthier than cocoa but it's perfectly ok to use either.  
  • If the mixture is too thick add a splash of milk.
  • Best served after at least 8 hours (overnight).
  • Serve with chunks of banana, berries, toasted seeds/nuts etc.
  • Overnight oats can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
  • Not suitable for freezing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 2mg