Description
Start your day with a delicious twist on classic oatmeal. These Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso Oats combine the rich flavors of espresso with creamy oats for a satisfying breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Oats:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Shaken Espresso:
- 2 shots (about 2 ounces) freshly brewed espresso
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ice cubes
Optional Toppings:
- sliced banana
- chopped nuts
- drizzle of milk
Instructions
- Cook the Oats: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine oats, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cook for 5–7 minutes until creamy.
- Prepare the Espresso: Brew the espresso.
- Shake the Espresso: In a jar, combine hot espresso, vanilla, and ice. Shake for 15–20 seconds until frothy.
- Assemble: Divide oats into bowls, pour espresso over each, stir, and add toppings.
Notes
- For stronger coffee flavor, add an extra shot of espresso.
- Oats can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat before adding the shaken espresso.
- For a vegan version, use almond, oat, or coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
