Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Oats

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based

03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla

04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds

05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

06 - 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped, or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Coffee Layer

07 - 1/2 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled

08 - 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk or plant-based alternative

→ Toppings

09 - 1/2 cup whipped cream, dairy or coconut

10 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips or grated chocolate

11 - 1 tablespoon caramel sauce, optional

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla bean seeds or extract. Stir until well mixed.

02 - In a separate small bowl, mix the cooled espresso or coffee with sweetened condensed milk.

03 - Layer half the oat mixture into two jars. Spoon half the coffee mixture over the oats in each jar. Repeat with remaining oats and coffee for a second layer.

04 - Seal jars and refrigerate overnight, at least 6 hours, to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.

05 - Before serving, top each jar with whipped cream, chocolate chips, and a drizzle of caramel sauce if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

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You get that coffee shop indulgence without leaving your kitchen or spending six dollars on a drink.
It's assembled in ten minutes, then the fridge does all the real work while you sleep.
The texture is pure magic—creamy oats on bottom, espresso-soaked middle, clouds of whipped cream on top.

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The espresso must be completely cooled or it'll warm your oats and create a soupy mess instead of distinct layers—learned this the hard way at 6 a.m.
Don't skip the vanilla bean if you can find it; those little black specks are what make people ask if you got this from a fancy café.

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