Description
A decadent breakfast blending oats with espresso and a luscious mascarpone layer for a nutritious yet indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee (chilled)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or mascarpone cheese
- 1 tbsp milk (to thin out if needed)
- 1/2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
- Shaved dark chocolate (for topping)
- Crushed sugar-free ladyfinger cookies (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Brew 1/4 cup of espresso or strong coffee and let it cool to room temperature.
- In a mason jar or bowl, combine rolled oats, milk, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and maple syrup or honey. Add cooled espresso and stir until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt (or mascarpone), milk (if needed), and remaining maple syrup or honey until smooth.
- Spoon half the oat mixture into a jar, then add a layer of the creamy mixture. Top with remaining oats, seal, and refrigerate overnight.
- When ready to eat, dust with cocoa powder, top with dark chocolate shavings, and crushed ladyfinger cookies if desired.
Notes
For variety, try different toppings or add-ins like seasonal fruits or chocolate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg