This Mocha Almond Overnight Oats is perfect for traveling or on the go. You get coffee and breakfast all in one!
Perfect For Travel
I make overnight oats a lot. It is my go-to meal for when I am in a hurry. This Mocha Almond Overnight Oats was inspired by my other overnight oats recipes, but this is the first time that I used coffee in it.
I fell in love with overnight oats when I was away for a weekend on a road trip. Being vegan and gluten free can be hard while traveling, depending upon which city you are in. Breakfast is usually the most challenging.
A typical breakfast is usually a fruit bowl, hash browns or home fries. It is a good day when the fruit is actually ripe and in season. It is also a good day when the home fries don’t have gluten. You’d be surprised at how many restaurants include a wheat coating on their fries.
Sadly, I don’t like to fill up on fruit and potato products. They just don’t keep me full for very long. I am usually hungry an hour later, and ready for a nap. I need some protein to start my day.
At home, that looks like a Chocolate Banana Smoothie with protein powder, Peanut Butter and Jelly Chia Pudding, or Spicy Chickpea Scramble. Now those are great breakfasts!
I need to have some food in my belly before my morning cup of coffee, so mixing it into my breakfast is a good solution for busy mornings.
Your Coffee and Breakfast All in One
By including coffee in my overnight oats, I have created a game changer. I thought my other overnight oats recipes were perfect for traveling or on the go, but this adds a whole new meaning to the concept of a quick and easy portable breakfast.
Overnight oats are one of the easiest breakfasts that you can make. If you are busy and in a hurry in the morning, this is a great way to start your day off right. It has everything you need: whole grains, protein, fiber, and caffeine to jump start your day.
Chocolate, in my opinion, makes everything better, so anytime I can sneak it into my breakfast, I am all over it.
Serve Hot or Cold
Even though I have labeled this as overnight oats, you could really eat this right after making the coffee, and eat it hot. I like it hot or cold. After brewing the coffee, the oats just need to sit for a little while to soak up the coffee goodness.
Cold brewed coffee would also work great in this. I make it often because it is less acidic than regular brewed coffee.
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Mocha Almond Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup gluten free rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder or cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
(optional)
- 2 teaspoons agave syrup
- 1-2 tablespoons almond butter
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee
- cacao nibs, dark chocolate chips, or dark chocolate chunks for topping
(optional)
Instructions
- Place oats, cacao powder, chia seeds, agave syrup, and almond butter in an 12 ounce mason jar. Stir ingredients together.
- Add brewed coffee. Let cool, then put in the fridge overnight.
- To serve, stir again, and add cacao nibs, dark chocolate chips, or dark chocolate chunks.
Lauren says
Wow this looks amazing for breakfast! I’m gonna try this for breakfast tomorrow! Thank you for sharing!
Lauren
Willow Moon says
Thanks Lauren, I hope you like it!
Quinn Caudill says
I love overnight oats. I bet this would also be good in the crock pot.
Willow Moon says
Great idea, I will have to try that! It’s been awhile since I’ve used my crock pot!
Crystal // Dreams, etc. says
This sounds really good! I’ve been interested in trying out overnight oats, so I’ll have to put this together sometime.
Willow Moon says
You should, it’s such an easy and healthy breakfast!
Jolina says
We are such big fans of overnight oats. At any given day, there are at least 4 jars of them in our fridge! So convenient and delicious. We’ve experimented with different kinds of flavours but surprisingly not coffee yet. Can’t wait to try!
Willow Moon says
Wow, you are a fan! Adding coffee was a first for me, and I’m hooked!
Kristen says
I’ve only made overnight oats a couple times, but NEVER with coffee and now I’m dying to try! I bet this is amazing! And, I’m with you, I need protein in the am and I love sneaking chocolate in. What a great recipe!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Kristen! This was my first time using coffee, and now I don’t think I’ll make it any other way! (Except for recipes of course.)
Melissa Chee says
This looks like a great breakfast that would be tasty too!
Jamie @ The Skinny Soul says
This definitely looks like a game-changer 🙂 I’m pinning this for later. I’ve never tried the overnight oats, and I keep seeing beautiful pics on IG of different variations of it. Definitely going to try yours–you had me at coffee!
Willow Moon says
Haha! I know breakfast AND coffee in one – life changing!
Kate says
Such delicious flavors! I will have to try this for breakfast soon!
Lisa says
I still haven’t tried overnight oats yet. Can you believe it? Definitely adding this to next week’s meal plan!
Willow Moon says
Better late than never, right!
Afroza Khan says
This looks insanely delicious! I need to make it ASAP!
Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen says
These are perfect for a quick breakfast! Mocha and almond are a great combination, too. This would be great to take to the office on mornings when I’m running late. Thanks for sharing this recipe. I’m excited to try it. 🙂
Willow Moon says
Thanks Kimberly, I hope you like it!