Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Oats (Print Version)

A creamy, coffee-infused vanilla bean oat jar perfect for a refreshing and energizing start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped, or 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Coffee Layer

08 - 1/2 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
09 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey

→ Toppings

10 - 1/4 cup whipped cream (dairy or coconut)
11 - 1 tablespoon mini dark chocolate chips or cocoa nibs, optional
12 - 2 teaspoons vanilla granola, optional

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla bean seeds or extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until fully incorporated.
02 - In a small bowl or cup, mix the cooled brewed espresso or coffee with 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey.
03 - Divide half the oat mixture evenly between two 12-ounce mason jars.
04 - Drizzle half of the sweetened coffee mixture over the oats in both jars.
05 - Layer the remaining oat mixture on top, then finish with the remaining coffee mixture.
06 - Seal the jars and refrigerate overnight, at least 8 hours, to allow the oats to soak and flavors to meld.
07 - In the morning, top each jar with whipped cream, chocolate chips or cocoa nibs, and vanilla granola if desired. Serve cold.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It's genuinely tastes like a frappuccino but keeps you full for hours without the crash.
  • The layering trick makes it feel fancy even though you're just mixing things in a jar the night before.
02 -
  • Cold coffee is non-negotiable—I learned this when I poured warm espresso into a jar and ended up with disappointing lukewarm oats.
  • The chia seeds are doing heavy lifting here, so don't skip them or you'll end up with soup instead of that thick, spoonable texture.
03 -
  • Use espresso powder mixed directly into the oat mixture if you don't have fresh coffee on hand—it dissolves overnight and gives you concentrated coffee flavor without the liquid.
  • The vanilla bean seeds matter more than you'd think; they're worth seeking out at the grocery store for that tiny visual and flavor upgrade that makes people ask what's different.
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