Tiramisu Overnight Oats
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Indulge in dessert for breakfast with these creamy and healthy tiramisu overnight oats! Packed with heart-healthy oats, protein-packed Greek yogurt, and nutrient-dense chia seeds, these coffee and chocolate flavoured cold oats are the best way to start your day.
Table of Contents
- Healthy overnight oats made with coffee and chocolate
- What are overnight oats?
- Ingredients in tiramisu overnight oats
- How to make tiramisu overnight oats
- FAQ’s
- Tips for making this recipe perfectly
- More healthy breakfast recipes
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Healthy overnight oats made with coffee and chocolate
Right, okay. So I’ve eaten these Tiramisu Overnight Oats for a month straight now. I’m addicted. I can’t get over how much it actually tastes like the dessert!
If that doesn’t convince you to try it, allow me to elaborate:
Coffee + chocolate + heart-healthy oats + filling Greek yoghurt = The BEST low-effort breakfast ever!
This speedy breakfast starts with a layer of the creamiest coffee flavoured oats, pimped up with chia seeds for extra nutrients and protein. Then we add a layer of smooth, lightly sweetened Greek yogurt for a creamy tang that mimics the mascarpone in regular tiramisu. And obviously, a generous dusting of cacao powder and some cacao nibs for all the chocolatey goodness.
It’s SUCH a perfect combination and the best way to kick off your day. Honestly, I’m surprised it’s taken me this long to create it.
And if layering seems like a painful experience for you at 7am, then you can totally forgo it. Mix the yogurt into the oats and top it with some cacao powder and nibs. Good to go.
What are overnight oats?
Overnight oats are essentially cold porridge. They’re created by soaking rolled oats and chia seeds (and other flavourings) in a liquid, usually milk, overnight in the fridge. The soaking process creates a thick, creamy, porridge that is typically served cold and topped with yoghurt, fruit, nuts, seeds, or nut butters.
Ingredients in tiramisu overnight oats
Just 10 ingredients are needed to pull together these delicious coffee and chocolate flavoured overnight oats! Here’s what you’ll need:
- Rolled oats: These jumbo oats are perfect for making overnight oats because they retain their texture even after soaking. They also give you a big boost of healthy fibre.
- Chia seeds: For some added protein and their gelling properties, chia seeds are a must for setting the oat mixture.
- Espresso powder: Coffee is an essential flavour in these oats to make them taste like a real tiramisu!
- Sea salt: A little salt brings out all the flavours in this healthy breakfast.
- Maple syrup: To sweeten our breakfast naturally – you could also use honey or agave syrup.
- Vanilla extract: I love the hint of vanilla alongside the coffee and chocolate here.
- Milk: Soaked up by the oats and chia seeds to create the creamy base for this recipe. I prefer to use hemp milk, but feel free to use cow’s or any other plant-based milk.
- Greek yoghurt: A healthier way to create the tangy “cheese” layer of our tiramisu overnight oats!
- Cacao powder and cacao nibs: A tiramisu needs chocolate. The end.
How to make tiramisu overnight oats
Making overnight oats is a great way to ensure you eat a healthy, hearty breakfast in the morning. All the work is done the night before, so you can just grab and go! Here’s how to do it:
- Add all the ingredients except the yogurt, cacao powder and nibs to a sealable container. Stir well to combine. Pop the lid on and place in the fridge to set overnight.
- In the morning, give the oats a stir. Then, mix together the Greek yogurt and maple syrup until smooth.
- Layer the oats, yoghurt, and cacao powder in a glass jar before serving immediately.
Full details are in the recipe card at the end of this post.
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FAQ’s
Can these overnight oats be heated?
Because of the yoghurt layer in this overnight oats recipe, I wouldn’t heat these oats up.
How long do overnight oats last in the fridge?
In general, overnight oats will last about 3 days in the fridge if kept sealed in an airtight container.
How much does this recipe make?
These tiramisu overnight oats make one generous portion. However, the recipe can easily be doubled or even tripled to feed more people.
Tips for making this recipe perfectly
- Use rolled oats for this recipe, not porridge oats. Porridge oats are cut too fine and tend to turn into complete mush, so be sure to use rolled oats (aka jumbo oats) for optimal texture.
- Superfine espresso powder is best for this recipe because it will easily dissolve in the cold milk. Instant granules may work, but it would be best to try dissolving them in the milk first before adding it to the rest of the ingredients.
- Don’t have maple syrup? You can use honey or agave syrup for this recipe.
- If you’re not a fan of cacao nibs, mini chocolate chips or even diced berries also work a treat for topping!
More healthy breakfast recipes
Strawberry Porridge
Green Pina Colada Smoothie
Healthy Lemon Blueberry Muffins
Matcha Chia Pudding
Apple Smoothie
Healthy Banana Nut Muffins
Cranberry Baked Oats
Cherry Almond Smoothie
Sugar Free Banana Chocolate Chunk Muffins
Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal
Cranberry Almond Breakfast Cookies
Healthy Carrot Muffins
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Tiramisu Overnight Oats Recipe (Refined Sugar Free)
Indulge in dessert for breakfast with these creamy and healthy tiramisu overnight oats! Packed with heart-healthy oats, protein-packed Greek yogurt, and nutrient-dense chia seeds, these coffee and chocolate flavoured cold oats are the best way to start your day.
Ingredients
- 50 g rolled oats (jumbo oats)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 ½ tbsp pure maple syrup, divided
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- 180 ml milk
- 100 g plain Greek yoghurt
- Cacao powder, for topping
- Cacao nibs, for topping
Method
- Add the oats, chia seeds, espresso powder, salt, 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup, vanilla, and milk to a sealable container. Stir well to combine. Pop the lid on and place in the fridge to set overnight.
- In the morning, remove the oats from the fridge and give them a good stir. Then, mix together the Greek yogurt and the remaining ½ tablespoon of maple syrup in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Layer the overnight oats in a glass jar starting with half of the oat mixture. Top the oats with half of the yogurt. Dust a thin layer of cacao powder next and sprinkle over a few cacao nibs. Repeat the layers and finish with a dusting of cacao powder and more cacao nibs. Serve immediately.
Notes
- The oat mixture can be made up to 3 days in advance and kept in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Make this recipe completely vegan/dairy-free by using a plant-based milk and your favourite dairy-free yoghurt.
Hi, I don’t have espresso powder but I do have coffee beans, coffee and cold brew.
How much coffee could I put in instead of the coffee powder?
Thanks!
Hi Kelly, I haven’t tried making this recipe with coffee. The espresso powder is very concentrated and provides a much stronger flavour than coffee. However, if you want to try it, you could try replacing the milk 1-1 with strongly brewed coffee. It might not be quite as strong in flavour or as creamy, but could be a decent substitute!
I have become absolutely obsessed with these overnight oats!! It tastes like coffee ice cream, which I love. I use instant coffee powder instead of espresso and I don’t make the topping either. Tastes perfectly fine with just the overnight part! Thanks so much for this recipe.
Ah! I’m so glad you love these overnight oats, Susie! Thanks for coming back and leaving a review! xx