Inspired by the classic Italian dessert, these tiramisu overnight oats are a coffee-flavored breakfast that is high in protein and a delicious and nutritious way to start the day.
If you love tiramisu, you’re going to love these coffee-flavored overnight oats. A classic tiramisu combines lady lingers, coffee, cream, mascarpone, sugar, and cocoa powder to create a smooth and creamy dessert that translates beautifully to overnight oats.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
- Quick and Easy to Make – With no cooking required and only 10 minutes of prep time, these healthy tiramisu overnight oats are quick to make and incredibly easy to prepare.
- Coffee Flavored – If you enjoyed coffee-flavored treats and desserts, you are going to love these overnight oats. Not to mention the boost of energy from the added caffeine!
- High Protein – The combination of yogurt, milk, and mascarpone cheese ensures that these overnight oats contain 27 grams of protein per serving.
- Great for Meal Prep – These coffee overnight oats keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days, which makes them a great breakfast meal prep idea.
INGREDIENTS AND SUBSTITUTIONS
- Oats – You can use old-fashioned rolled oats or quick-cooking oats for these tiramisu overnight oats, steel-cut oats are not recommended.
- Milk – To add some protein. While the recipe calls for cow’s milk, you can use almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk if desired.
- Greek Yogurt – To add some protein and ensure the oats are thick and creamy. The recipe calls for plain yogurt but you can use vanilla yogurt or coconut yogurt if preferred.
- Mascarpone Cheese – This Italian cream cheese is the traditional cheese used in tiramisu; however, cream cheese will also work.
- Brewed Coffee – To add the unmistakable strong coffee flavor to the overnight oats. The recipe calls for brewed coffee or espresso, however, you can instant coffee powder or instant espresso powder if preferred. See the notes section of the recipe for details.
- Chia Seed – To add some protein and healthy fats and ensure the tiramisu overnight oats are thick.
- Vanilla Extract – To balance the flavors and add some sweetness.
- Maple Syrup – To sweeten the oats. Pure maple syrup will provide the best results, but honey will work too.
- Cocoa Powder – To add a dusting of chocolate flavor on top. Both cacao powder and cocoa powder will work. If you’re feeling extra, you can add a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips on top too.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese, or cream cheese
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons brewed coffee or espresso
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Cocoa powder, for topping
Instructions
- In a mason jar or small container with a lid, add the Greek yogurt and mascarpone cheese and stir until well combined. Add the milk, coffee, vanilla extract, and maple syrup, and stir again to combine.
- Add the oats and chia seeds to the yogurt mixture, and give everything a good stir. Once mixed, using a fine mesh sieve, sprinkle the top of the oat mixture with a dusting of cocoa powder.
- Cover the jar or container with a lid and then place it in the fridge overnight or for at least 2 hours.
- In the morning, remove the overnight oats from the fridge and enjoy. If making them for meal prep, the oats can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
For a Strong Coffee Flavor: Use espresso or very strong brewed coffee.
For a Mild Coffee Flavor: Use regular brewed coffee.
To Use Instant Coffee: Omit the 2 tablespoons of brewed coffee and use 1 teaspoon of instant coffee powder or instant espresso powder instead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 511 calories
- Sugar: 22 grams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Carbohydrates: 61 grams
- Fiber: 9 grams
- Protein: 27 grams
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