Espresso Overnight Oats with Kefir

If it was a school day, oatmeal was on the breakfast table. A new found trend overnight oats is a game changer when it comes to a quick, healthy breakfast – fast enough so you can’t have an excuse running late to class! My adult version is loaded with healthy gut bacteria to keep you focused, fueled, and fresh for the day! Espresso Overnight Oats with Kefir is indulgent and a hint of sweet with a pop of caffeine. Not only will your Espresso Overnight Oats with Kefir be sure to wake you up, but it tastes good, too!

What is overnight oats?

Overnight oats are simply rolled oat soaked in liquid then chilled in the refrigerator overnight. The oats will soak up any liquid like a dry sponge and basically “cook” the oats to create oatmeal without needing to actually cook the oats. Overnight oats are perfect for busy lives, an ideal grab-n-go breakfast on the way to the office, or even a lunch box snack idea. Typically you will find all recipes are in a mason jar- I believe this is for visual purposes. I mean, who doesn’t love to eat pretty?

My staple flavor

The best part about overnight oats is you can easily change the flavor of your oats with a swap of spices, ingredients, and liquid of choice. In this overnight oat recipe we use Kefir. I love coffee flavored anything so this combination of coffee, kefir and coconut won my heart. Espresso Overnight Oats with Kefir and a touch of coconut layered in a beautiful jar chilled overnight will become a staple in your morning routine. A comfort food that is hearty healthy, high in fiber, and fuels your day. What isn’t to love? Maybe this combination isn’t for you – try any flavor you love such as apple spice and cinnamon with diced apples or a honey cinnamon overload with almonds and a touch of dark chocolate. Add your kefir, spices, toppings, and wha-la!

The Kefir

As you know, I have a love affair with kefir. Any flavor, strawberry is probably my most favorite, is my smoothie jam in the summers and plain kefir or vanilla flavored kefir for the winters. I enjoy plain flavor because there is so much versatility with just one flavor, you have so many options to create and multiple uses for it. When I can find it, honey coconut kefir flavor hits the spot. You can view that recipe on Instagram, the mother of all recipes! I would include the honey coconut kefir or vanilla flavored kefir for the plain or this recipe if you can find it, however by adding in vanilla bean, honey and coconut you basically are devouring the same flavors just with different kefir flavors.

Why Kefir?

Lifeway Kefir is loaded with probiotics and healthy gut bacteria, this is important for the winter months when the holiday snack are out and we are all merry and bright around the Christmas tree. Side note, cheers to enjoying the holiday as you should! Yet, our bodies are probably not use to all the richness in such a short period of time, start your daily routine with a nourishing overnight oats with kefir to keep your gut in check. Thank me later! Lifeway Kefir is well know in every store near the milk or coffee creamer section. Find a location near you and stock up on your favorite flavors to enjoy Quick Chocolate Mousse or Heavenly Chiffon “Tres Leches” to please a crowd.

Keep it simple

Try not to over think this process. A simple berries and cream is perfect to start out when trying overnight oats. Remember oats are a blank slate for flavor, add your favorites! Overnight oats with kefir is hardly a recipes, it is mainly a jar with my go-to flavors that I enjoy most. Just be sure to add enough liquids for your oats to bathe in all the kefir and milk of your choice. Bon Appetite!