In a mason jar (or small bowl), stir milk and instant espresso together until espresso is dissolved.
Add oats, maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla, and salt. Mix well.
Top oats with yogurt. Then place a little cocoa powder in a fine mesh strainer and sift over yogurt. Top the oats with chocolate covered coffee beans, if desired.
Refrigerate oats for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight) before eating. Enjoy!
Notes
Milk - I use plant based milk when making oats, and unsweetened soy milk (which has a neutral flavor and thick, creamy texture) is my fave. Other vegan milks (such as almond, oat, coconut, etc.) or regular milk (use 2% or whole for best results) will also work great though.Cocoa - The cocoa powder will start bleeding into the yogurt almost immediately. So if you're serving this recipe for brunch (or another occasion) and looks are paramount, add the cocoa and coffee beans just before serving.Multiple Servings - To prep multiple servings, line up the jars on your counter, then add the ingredients assembly line-style.More - Check out the info before this recipe card for helpful tips, variations, and related recipes!