Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Oats (Print View)

Creamy coffee and vanilla bean oats layered in a jar for a chilled, flavorful morning or light treat.

# Components:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup
06 - 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
07 - 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Topping

09 - 1/2 cup whipped cream
10 - 1 tablespoon dark chocolate shavings
11 - 1 tablespoon caramel sauce
12 - 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder for dusting

# Directions:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla bean seeds, espresso powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all components are fully incorporated.
02 - Divide the oat mixture evenly between two clean jars or dessert glasses, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
03 - Cover jars with lids or plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight, allowing oats and chia seeds to absorb liquid and develop proper consistency.
04 - Before serving, stir the oat mixture thoroughly and taste for sweetness, adjusting with additional maple syrup if desired.
05 - Top each jar with whipped cream, dark chocolate shavings, caramel sauce, and a light dusting of espresso powder for enhanced coffee flavor.
06 - Serve directly from the jar while chilled, with a spoon for easy consumption.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a dessert but hides real nutrition, so you can enjoy it without the guilt spiral.
  • Everything happens while you sleep, meaning zero morning stress when you're already running late.
  • The coffee-vanilla flavor combo is comforting enough to eat at breakfast but decadent enough for an after-dinner treat.
02 -
  • If your oats are still too thick in the morning, stirring in a splash of milk right before eating saves you from sad, gluey texture.
  • Whipped cream must go on right before you eat it or it becomes a sad, deflated puddle that learned a hard life lesson.
03 -
  • Scraping a real vanilla bean takes thirty seconds and changes the entire vibe from "meal prep" to "actually special," so it's worth the tiny effort.
  • The whipped cream stays fluffy longer if you make your own with a little powdered sugar and vanilla, instead of using the canned stuff.
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