These Tiramisu Overnight Oats are a filling and nutritious breakfast that tastes just like the classic Italian dessert. They’re high in protein, perfect for meal prep, vegan friendly and will keep well for up to five days.
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Overnight Oats
If you love overnight oats, you’re in the right place. I eat overnight oats for breakfast most days, and I have experimented with a lot of recipes over the past few months. Apple Pie Overnight Oats are my personal favorite because they are creamy and very dense. I love a mix of fruit and creamy flavors, so my next recommendation would be my Raspberry Cheesecake Oats. The recipes that have been the most popular though are Cookie Dough Blended Oats and my Chocolate Smash Top Oats. Both recipes went viral on Instagram and TikTok with over 5 million views each! Blending overnight oats gives them a very thick, batter-like consistency that everybody seems to love and makes them even more dessert-like and decadent. You could also blend the overnight oats mixture for this recipe if you prefer a smooth texture.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Tastes like dessert but is a healthy and filling breakfast with fiber, protein and carbohydrates.
- Provides a morning caffeine boost with espresso.
- Easy to prepare ahead and is perfect for meal prep and busy mornings.
- Vegan-friendly when using plant-based milk and yogurt. I use soy.
Ingredients You’ll Need
You’ll find the specific quantities for each ingredient listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this post, but for your convenience, here’s a shopping list of everything you’ll need:
- Oats (rolled or quick both work)
- Cacao powder
- Chia seeds
- Chocolate protein powder (optional)
- Salt
- Milk (soy or your preferred type)
- Espresso coffee or strong brewed coffee
- Maple syrup
- Vanilla extract
- Natural yogurt (I use soy but any plain yogurt is fine)
How to Make Tiramisu Overnight Oats
Making Tiramisu Overnight Oats is really simple! Exact measurements can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post, or if you’re more of a visual learner like myself, check out this step-by-step guide:
Step One: Add all dry ingredients to a mixing bowl or divide amongst individual jars: oats, cacao, chia seeds, salt and optional protein powder.
Step Two: Mix until dry ingredients are well combined.
Step Three: Add all wet ingredients to the oats mixture: milk, coffee, vanilla and maple syrup to taste.
Step Four: Leave the overnight oats mixture to rest for 5-10 minutes until just firm enough to top with yogurt.
Step Five: Top the partially set overnight oats with yogurt.
Step Six: Sprinkle with extra cacao powder.
Step Seven: Seal and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before eating. The oats will keep for up to 5 days.
Substitutions
- Milk: You can use any milk you’d like. I prefer soy as it’s plant-based and has the most similar nutritional profile to dairy milk.
- Maple Syrup: Swap with honey, agave, or a sugar-free sweetener.
- Espresso: Substitute with decaf coffee for a caffeine-free version, or replace with extra milk if you’re not much of a coffee person.
Variations
- Mocha Overnight Oats: Add a couple of tablespoons of chocolate chips for a mocha inspired twist.
- Nutty Tiramisu Oats: Mix in two tablespoons of almond, peanut or cashew butter to your overnight oats for an even creamier and thicker consistency.
- Coconut Tiramisu Oats: If you love coconut flavors, try using coconut milk or topping the tiramisu with a sprinkle of desiccated coconut.
Storage
Store your overnight oats sealed in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. I don’t recommend freezing.
Expert Tips
You can use either rolled oats or quick oats for this recipe. Rolled oats will have a slightly chewier consistency. If you’d prefer a thick, batter like consistency, you can also blend the overnight oats mixture for a more pudding-like consistency.
FAQ
Yes, overnight oats are a healthy breakfast option as a source of fiber, carbohydrates, protein and essential vitamins. You can add milk, yogurt, chia seeds, protein powder, nut butters and any other ingredients you’d like to make overnight oats even more nutritious.
Yes, you can substitute instant coffee. Dissolve 2 teaspoons of instant coffee in 1/2 a cup of hot water to replace the espresso.
Yes, you can replace the espresso with decaf coffee or omit it altogether and use more milk instead.
No, the protein powder is optional. It adds extra protein and a chocolatey flavor, but you can leave it out if you prefer. With the protein powder, each serve has 21g of protein, and has 13g without.
Video – Watch Me Make This Recipe
If you love a nutritious breakfast that tastes like dessert, then these Tiramisu Overnight Oats are going to be a fun addition to your morning routine. I’d love to know what you think of this recipe, so please feel free to leave a review and rating below. You can also tag me in your photos on Instagram @glowdiaries___ and I will reshare your posts to my stories so the rest of the community can get some recipe inspiration 🙂
Tiramisu Overnight Oats
Ingredients
Overnight Oats
- 2 cups oats rolled or quick oats
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder optional
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 cups milk I use soy
- 1/2 cup espresso coffee or any strong, brewed coffee
- 3-4 tbsp maple syrup to taste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 cup natural yogurt I use soy
- Cacao powder for dusting
Instructions
- Add oats, chia seeds, protein powder (optional) and salt to a large mixing bowl. Sift in the cacao powder to break up any clumps. Stir to combine.
- Add milk, espresso coffee and vanilla to the bowl and mix well to combine. Add maple syrup 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing as you go, until sweetened to taste.
- Divide the overnight oats between four jars or containers. Leave to rest for 10-20 minutes until mixture is just firm enough to top with yogurt. Dust lightly with extra cacao powder.
- Seal and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to soak before eating. Can be made up to 5 days in advance.
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