Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Oats (Print version)

Creamy oats with vanilla bean and espresso notes layered in jars for a tasty chilled treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla bean seeds, espresso powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly until fully incorporated.
02 - Divide the oat mixture evenly between two clean jars or dessert glasses.
03 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow oats and chia seeds to absorb liquid and reach desired thickness.
04 - Before serving, stir the oat mixture and taste for sweetness, adjusting with additional maple syrup if needed.
05 - Top each jar with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, caramel sauce, and a dusting of espresso powder.
06 - Serve directly from the jar while chilled.

# Tips from the pros:

01 -
  • It tastes like indulgence but actually delivers real nutrition and sustained energy.
  • Everything happens while you sleep—just mix, refrigerate, and wake up to breakfast ready.
  • The texture is impossibly creamy without feeling heavy, thanks to the chia and yogurt magic.
02 -
  • The overnight resting is non-negotiable—rushing this in a blender gives you smoothie, not this luxurious pudding texture that made you excited about breakfast.
  • Add your whipped cream and chocolate right before eating, not earlier; they stay fresh and crispy this way instead of softening into the oats.
03 -
  • If you can't find vanilla beans, real vanilla extract does the job, though you'll lose those beautiful visual specks that make people ask for the recipe.
  • A tiny pinch more salt than seems reasonable actually amplifies the vanilla and coffee, making each sip taste more intentional and complex.
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