A healthy tiramisu in oat form, these creamy tiramisu overnight oats are the best way to get a guilt free dessert for breakfast made with minimal effort. Espresso overnight oats are the perfect energy boost, and these are vegan, refined sugar free, and so delicious!
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What are overnight oats?
Basically oats that require no cooking, because they soften overnight in the milk that they are placed in. This makes them perfect for a quick and easy breakfast, and great for meal prep.
Why make these tiramisu overnight oats?
They taste like tiramisu in oat form, and because they are overnight oats you do the minimal prep work the night before and enjoy them right out the fridge for breakfast the next day.
These are great for meal prep, they’ll taste great 3-5 days after preparing.
A healthy dessert in overnight oat form, these taste like mocha overnight oats, with the combination of coffee in the oats and cocoa powder on top is a flavor match made in heaven.
Tiramisu overnight oats are vegan depending on the milk you use, gluten free if you use gluten free oats, packed full of fiber, super filling and feel good!
Ingredients you need:
Oats: I like using old fashioned or rolled oats, they’ll have more texture but in a pinch you can substitute quick cooking oats if you have those on hand. They will soften more, so I wouldn’t keep them in the fridge for days on end if using quick cooking oats. In the UK, they have something called porridge oats, which you can also use for overnight oats.
Milk: Any type you like! Cows milk, almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, anything will work.
Coffee: You can make tiramisu overnight oats with instant coffee, by dissolving about 1 teaspoon of instant coffee powder in the 1/4 cup of hot water, or you can use brewed coffee or an espresso shot. Any of the above will give you these yummy mocha flavored overnight oats.
Maple syrup: You can also substitute honey if non vegan. 1 tablespoon of either sweetener will give you barely sweet oats, 2 tablespoon will give you a sweeter version. Taste the mix after stirring it all together to judge if you want to add more!
Chia seeds: Great for thickening and for adding a boost of fiber. You can leave these out if you prefer.
Vanilla extract: I think a little hint of vanilla is great for upping the dessert vibe of these oats.
Yogurt: For topping the overnight oats and giving that signature tiramisu look. You can use Greek yogurt, plain yogurt, or coconut yogurt if vegan. For a sweeter topping, you can use vanilla yogurt, which will really make the top taste like tiramisu yogurt. You can also make these even more tiramisu like by using mascarpone instead of yogurt.
How to make the best coffee infused overnight oats:
- This couldn’t be simpler! You just combine all the ingredients: oats, milk, coffee, maple syrup, chia seeds and vanilla extract in whatever vessel you’re going to use to serve this in (either a mason jar, a jar with a closed lid, or just any pretty glass.) Stir well so it’s evenly combined.
- Cover with lid or plastic wrap and place in the fridge. These are best overnight, but you can keep them in the fridge for less if you are short on time (2-3 hours).
- Right before serving, spread on the yogurt, and dust with cocoa powder. You can do this in advance, but the yogurt won’t be as fluffy and the cocoa powder will seep into the yogurt a little. Enjoy!
Watch the video in the recipe card if you want to see the steps in action!
Storing overnight oats:
Overnight oats will last really well for 3 days in the fridge, and you can stretch this time period for up to 5 days but the oats will continue to soften as they sit in the fridge.
This makes them a great option for meal prep!
Healthy tiramisu oats tips and tricks:
- These will suit basically any dietary restriction. For dairy free or vegan oats, use plant based milk and coconut yogurt. For a gluten free diet, make sure the oats you choose are labeled certified gluten free (meaning there is no cross contamination from being grown in a field with wheat).
- Taste the oats after stirring everything together, if you feel you need them to be sweeter add up to 1 more tablespoon of maple syrup.
- If you want to take these overnight oats on the go the next day, then mix them up in a jar with a lid or a small tupperware container.
- Double or triple the recipe to make more than one for extra people to feed, or to eat throughout the week.
- Warm them up before adding the yogurt if you prefer having warm oats!
Recipe FAQS:
Absolutely! Feel free to add a scoop to boost the protein.
Although I do prefer old fashioned or rolled oats, you can substitute quick cooking oats. They’ll soften more than old fashioned, so it’s probably best to eat them the next day instead of storing over a few days.
You can actually eat these after two hours, they don’t technically need to be stored overnight. It’s just so convenient having them in the fridge and taking them out first thing the next day!
Anywhere between 3-5 days. I definitely advise topping with the yogurt and cocoa powder right before eating though!
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Tiramisu Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old fashioned or rolled oats (certified gluten free if necessary) 60g
- 1/2 cup milk of choice (regular or dairy free) 120g
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee or espresso shot see notes
- 1-2 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey) see notes
- 2 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
For topping:
- 1/4 cup yogurt (Greek, plain or coconut yogurt if vegan)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Combine the oats, milk, coffee, maple syrup, chia seeds and vanilla extract directly in a jar or serving glass.
- Cover with jar lid or plastic wrap, and store in the fridge for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight. This will soften the oats and cause the mixture to thicken.
- Right before serving, spread the yogurt on top and dust with cocoa powder. Enjoy!
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Notes
- You can also just use instant coffee you dissolve in hot water, about 1 teaspoon of instant coffee in the 1/4 cup hot water for a strong coffee taste.
- Taste the oats after stirring everything together, if you feel you need them to be sweeter add up to 1 more tablespoon of maple syrup.
- You can actually eat these after two hours, they don’t technically need to be stored overnight. It’s just so convenient having them in the fridge and taking them out first thing the next day.
- For vegan oats: use plant based milk, maple syrup, and coconut yogurt. For gluten free oats: use certified gluten free oats.
- Although I do prefer old fashioned or rolled oats, you can substitute quick cooking oats. They’ll soften more than old fashioned, so it’s probably best to eat them the next day instead of storing over a few days.
- Storing leftover overnight oats: Anywhere between 3-5 days. I definitely advise topping with the yogurt and cocoa powder right before eating though!
Mahy says
Fantastic oats. I would probably say it’s more of a dessert for me – fantastic recipe!
Farah Abumaizar says
Thanks so much Mahy! Appreciate that!
Ieva says
Super delicious! Had these oats for the first time this morning, and I know it won’t be the last time. So nice and decadent that I think it could actually stand in place of a dessert!
Farah Abumaizar says
Totally agree! Thanks Ieva!
Amanda Wren-Grimwood says
What a brilliant idea! This taste like dessert for breakfast and with no guilt. Perfect.
Farah Abumaizar says
Exactly! Thanks so much Amanda!