SUMMIT Espresso Overnight Oats: The High-Protein Coffee Breakfast That Actually Tastes Good
Why Espresso Works in Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are typically made by soaking rolled oats in milk or water overnight. Replacing part of the liquid with cooled espresso adds coffee flavor throughout the entire oat base -- not just on top, but integrated into every bite. The oats absorb the espresso as they soak, producing a creamy, coffee-forward breakfast that delivers caffeine, protein from the oats, and genuinely excellent flavor. Our SUMMIT Espresso Blend is the ideal base -- its caramel and chocolate notes become the dominant flavor of the oats, creating a combination that tastes like a deconstructed latte in breakfast form.
The Base Recipe
Ingredients (one serving): 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1 shot SUMMIT espresso (cooled to room temperature), 1/2 cup whole milk or oat milk, 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey, pinch of salt. Method: Pull your espresso shot and let it cool for 10 minutes. Combine all ingredients in a mason jar or container. Stir well. Cover and refrigerate overnight (minimum 6 hours, ideal 8-12 hours). In the morning, stir and add toppings: sliced banana, toasted nuts, a pinch of cinnamon, or a drizzle of additional honey.
Variations Worth Trying
Dark chocolate mocha version: Add 1 tablespoon cocoa powder and replace maple syrup with dark chocolate chips. Our Brazil Dark Roast as AeroPress concentrate works beautifully here -- the natural chocolate notes of the Brazil amplify the cocoa powder. Vanilla latte version: Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, increase milk to 3/4 cup, top with a dusting of cinnamon. High-protein version: Add one scoop of vanilla protein powder with the espresso -- the protein integrates smoothly overnight and the caloric density makes this a complete pre-workout meal. Browse our full coffee lineup to find your preferred espresso base.
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Key Takeaways
- Replacing part of overnight oat liquid with espresso integrates coffee flavor throughout the entire oat base
- SUMMIT Espresso caramel and chocolate notes become the dominant flavor -- tastes like a deconstructed latte in breakfast form
- Base recipe: 1/2 cup oats, 1 SUMMIT shot, 1/2 cup milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds -- refrigerate 8-12 hours
- Brazil Dark Roast AeroPress concentrate works beautifully for a dark chocolate mocha version
- High-protein version: add one scoop vanilla protein powder -- integrates smoothly overnight for a complete pre-workout meal
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