Your coffee and red berry overnight oats, ready in 5 minutes tonight

It's 7:12 a.m. The alarm went off three times, the shower was delayed, and breakfast consisted of a coffee gulped down standing up. Most of us know this scenario all too well. Yet, five minutes the night before is all it takes to prepare a complete, delicious, and energizing breakfast that's waiting patiently in the fridge.

Coffee and berry overnight oats are exactly that: oats soaked overnight in a coffee-flavored mixture, topped with fresh berries in the morning. A simple gesture that transforms busy mornings into moments of pure pleasure.

Type of dish Breakfast

Ingredients

50 g. oatmeal (large flakes preferred)
1 Iced espresso (approximately 40 ml)
100 ml. milk or plant-based milk
1 cs. chia seeds
1 DC. of honey or maple syrup
80 g. red fruits (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries)
1 cs. plain yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess)

Instructions

Pour the oats into a glass jar. Add the cooled espresso, milk, and chia seeds. Mix well, as the chia seeds will swell overnight and give the oats their characteristic creamy texture.
Add the honey and yogurt if using, mix one last time, then close the jar. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, ideally overnight.
In the morning, take the jar out, place the berries on top, and it's ready. No cooking or reheating required.

Notes

Dr. Bircher-Benner's bircher muesli reinvented with an espresso

The idea of soaking oats overnight is nothing new. In the early 1900s, Zurich physician Maximilian Bircher-Benner was already serving his patients a mixture of oats, grated apple, and walnuts after they had soaked overnight in water. birchermüesli, a Swiss classic has since conquered the entire world.

Overnight oats take this principle and adapt it to modern tastes. By replacing some of the liquid with chilled espresso, you get a cold coffee porridge that combines the gentle energy of oats with the boost of caffeine. Red berries complete the picture with their tangy freshness and antioxidants.

Three tips to personalize your overnight oats every morning

Play with consistency. Too thick? Add a splash of milk in the morning. Too thin? Increase the chia seeds to 2 tablespoons. They absorb the liquid and give the mixture body.

Vary the red berries according to the seasonFresh raspberries and blueberries are ideal in spring and summer. Out of season, frozen fruit works perfectly, as it retains almost all of its nutrients and releases a colorful juice when thawed in contact with the oats.

Prepare them in batches for the week. Overnight oats will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Prepare 3 jars on Sunday evening and you'll have your breakfasts from Monday to Wednesday. coffee granola It also makes an excellent crunchy topping, to be added just before eating to keep it crispy.

Thanks to their high soluble fiber and beta-glucan content, oat flakes release their energy gradually throughout the morning. Combined with natural antioxidants from coffeeContaining, in particular, chlorogenic acid and the vitamins from red fruits, these overnight oats make for a breakfast that is as complete as it is delicious.

A good coffee, seasonal fruit, and 5 minutes of your evening: that's all it takes to transform your mornings. If you're looking for an organic espresso that will enhance the recipe, the Café 9|38 shop offers coffees roasted in Switzerland at low temperature, designed to reveal every aroma right down to your bowl.

With more than 50 years of experience in the coffee sector in Switzerland, Café 9|38 has accumulated valuable know-how that we are delighted to share with you to enrich your knowledge of coffee.