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    You are here: Home / Vegetarian / Vanilla Cold Brew Coffee Overnight Oats

    Vanilla Cold Brew Coffee Overnight Oats

    Last Updated March 13, 2023. Published May 6, 2021 By Lorie 43 Comments

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    Vanilla coffee oats in jar with spoon.
    Vanilla coffee overnight oats in jar with spoon and coffee beans.

    Coffee and breakfast all in one? These Vanilla Cold Brew Coffee Overnight Oats are the perfect breakfast combination! This recipe is simple, healthy and so delicious--all the fuel you need to start the day!

    This recipe was originally published July 2017 and updated in May 2021.

    My Overnight Oats recipes are by far some of my most popular recipes, they are shared the most, I get the most questions about them and the most excitement with every new version, etc. And they are SO easy and SO convenient.

    So adding a bit of coffee to them is a bonus all in itself. Breakfast and coffee all in one? Count me in!

    Why you will love these:

    • 5 minutes of prep. The reason I love overnight oats so much, is the simplicity of making them. Not even 5 minutes to whip them up and then breakfast is literally ready and waiting in the morning when you wake up.
    • Perfect for meal prepping. If you like to plan your meals out in advance, these coffee overnight oats are perfect. You can make several at a time and have them in the fridge for the whole week.
    • Perfect morning fuel! Hearty oats plus coffee. Need I say more??

    I love using cold brew coffee for these coffee overnight oats, more of a concentrated coffee that is brewed overnight, or for about 12 hours to make a nice, less acidic, smooth brewed coffee. It's the dreamiest.

    For recipes like this, it's even better because it brings the flavor without any extra bitterness. I added the vanilla to give a touch of flavor to the oats, you know for my vanilla latte lovers out there! And as always, toss in some superfoods like chia seeds or add some more protein powder, anything to give it your personal touch and then go!

    Ingredients and Substitutions:

    • rolled oats: regular or gluten free. I have made mine with quick oats before and they are not bad either. I do not like using steel cut oats. They are way to chewy but some people really love them.
    • cold brew coffee: (see below for directions to easily make your own!) There are also lots of ready made cold brews you can find at the grocery these days! No cold brew? No problem! Sub with your favorite coffee, just make it a stronger brew for more flavor.
    • milk: your choice! I like to add a vanilla almond milk for this coffee overnight oats recipe because  it brings out more of the vanilla flavor. I will opt for whole milk if not.
    • vanilla extract
    • vanilla almond butter--I looooove vanilla almond butter. Makes it thick and creamy and even more vanilla. Don't sweat it if you can't find any. They can be pricey too. I love adding it, but have made these coffee overnight oats without the almond butter and they taste amazing still. Vanilla yogurt is also a great option to sub.
    • maple syrup or honey: my faves but sweeten as you like to be honest
    • chia seeds (optional)
    • sea salt (optional but I love a dash of it!)

    Want a protein boost in your overnight oats?

    It's as easy as adding a scoop of your favorite protein powder! I suggest a vanilla flavored powder to bring out the vanilla in these overnight oats.

    You may need to add some extra liquid in the morning before serving as it could dry it out a touch. Other than that, you have an even more protein powered breakfast!

    How To make cold brew coffee:

    • Combine 1 ½ c cold water and â…“ c coarsely ground coffee in a sealed jar or container overnight.
    • Strain twice in the morning.
    • Combine equal parts cold brew and water or milk if drinking or add it straight to these Cold Brew Coffee Overnight Oats!

    Notes and Tips:

    • For a fun twist on these coffee overnight oats, you can certainly use a shot of espresso. Think vanilla latte oats!
    • Fun add ins: chocolate chips, cacao nibs, coconut, a drizzle of caramel, hemp seeds, and so much more. Lots of fun ways to bump up the flavor all the more.
    • I used Weck Jars in these images and get asked a lot about them. They should work for this recipe, but they are a tad bit small so you may want to use something a bit larger. I think they are so adorable though!

    You can find so many more overnight oats recipes here but I definitely suggest you trying this one first! Also, I typically make several of these at a time to really make meal prepping it's best!

     Vanilla Cold Brew Overnight Oats

    Enjoy these Vanilla Cold Brew Coffee Overnight Oats! Did you make them? I would love to hear about it below in the comments!

    TRY MY OTHER FAVORITE OVERNIGHT OATS RECIPES:

    • BANANA BREAD OVERNIGHT OATS
    • CINNAMON ROLL OVERNIGHT OATS
    • PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE OVERNIGHT OATS
    • PUMPKIN PIE OVERNIGHT OATS
    • TRIPLE CHOCOLATE PROTEIN OVERNIGHT OATS
    • APPLE PIE OVERNIGHT OATS
    • PEANUT BUTTER BANANA PROTEIN OVERNIGHT OATS
    • CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER OVERNIGHT OATS

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    Vanilla Cold Brew Overnight Oats

    Coffee and breakfast all in one? These Vanilla Cold Brew Coffee Overnight Oats are the perfect breakfast combination! This recipe is simple, healthy and so delicious--all the fuel you need to start the day! 
    4.80 from 30 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Chill: 4 hours
    Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 358kcal
    Author: Lorie Yarro

    Ingredients 

    • ½ c rolled oats regular or gluten free
    • 2 T cold brewed coffee
    • ½ c milk of choice
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1-2 teaspoon vanilla almond butter
    • 2 teaspoon pure maple syrup or honey
    • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
    • Dash of sea salt

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to a bowl or jar that can be sealed shut.
    • Stir well to combine and cover in the refrigerator overnight.
    • Serve hot or cold in the morning. Garnish with cacao nibs or your favorite topping!

    Notes

    • You could also use vanilla yogurt in place of the almond butter but I like the almond butter to make it a bit thicker.
    • For a fun twist on these coffee overnight oats, you can certainly use a shot of espresso. Think vanilla latte oats!
    • Fun add ins: chocolate chips, cacao nibs, coconut, a drizzle of caramel, hemp seeds, and so much more. Lots of fun ways to bump up the flavor all the more.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Calcium: 234mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. McKayla says

      January 12, 2023 at 2:11 pm

      5 stars
      I wanted to try overnight oats, so I tried this recipe and I am hooked!

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        January 17, 2023 at 10:36 am

        Love love love to hear this, McKayla!

        Reply
    2. Taysia says

      April 07, 2022 at 4:04 pm

      5 stars
      This has been my go to weekend breakfast for the last few weeks! So yummy! I use chocolate Fairlife protein drink instead of milk to up the protein content, sprinkle a bit of additional salt and a few mini chocolate chips. So yummy! Thanks for a great recipe!

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        April 08, 2022 at 2:45 pm

        Ohhh, I am going to check out that protein drink! thanks for the tip, Taysia! So happy you love these as much as we do!

        Reply
    3. Stephanie A Mair says

      November 13, 2021 at 3:57 pm

      I am curious what you think would happen if you just added a pinch of coffee grounds? AND!!! I am going to try it today!

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        November 15, 2021 at 5:24 pm

        I bet if you put a little in it wouldn’t be too bad. If they are super super finely ground that would be ideal

        Reply
    4. GeeGee says

      June 18, 2021 at 12:45 am

      5 stars
      Super yummy!

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        June 21, 2021 at 4:30 pm

        One of my faves, so I am so glad you love it!

        Reply
    5. Manirla says

      May 06, 2021 at 12:15 am

      Hi if I don’t have cold brew how much of instant coffee would you recommend ?

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        May 06, 2021 at 9:29 am

        Hi! I would use the same amount. You can make it a bit stronger than usual for more flavor for sure!

        Reply
    6. Ilja says

      September 21, 2020 at 4:49 am

      Hey! What does 2 T cold brew mean exactly? Is it Tbsp or something different?

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        September 22, 2020 at 2:56 pm

        Hi! Yes, 2 tablespoons!

        Reply
    7. Sarah says

      August 29, 2020 at 1:20 am

      4 stars
      This recipe was fantastic. I used greek yoghurt instead of the vanilla almond butter and it seemed to work OK. I love the fact that this had a really nice coffee taste that isn't overwhelming. I will be definitely be making this again

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        August 30, 2020 at 2:56 pm

        So happy you loved it! Thanks Sarah!

        Reply
    8. Neena says

      April 20, 2020 at 6:45 pm

      Any Idea on the calories for this one? - love all your recipes

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        April 20, 2020 at 8:03 pm

        Hi!! Will calculate those for you now hopefully. The nutrition calculator has been acting up lately but it should be up now!

        Reply
    9. Connie says

      January 27, 2020 at 10:56 am

      I had the cold brew overnight oats today and it was sensational. I am going to have to try a few more, makes breakfast a snap. Thank you.
      Connie

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        January 29, 2020 at 8:20 am

        Yay!!! Love that you loved them so much!

        Reply
    10. Liz stuckey says

      February 26, 2019 at 10:29 pm

      Could you use peanut butter instead of almond butter?

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        February 26, 2019 at 10:31 pm

        Hi! You absolutely could!!! I’ve done it before and enjoyed it.

        Reply
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