These creamy tiramisu overnight oats are filling, high fiber and so delicious, with vegan and gluten free options included!
Tiramisu overnight oats for breakfast
Growing up with an Italian family, tiramisu has always been one of my favorite desserts.
So if I can eat homemade tiramisu for breakfast and still be healthy?
Please count me in.
Thick layers of fluffy coffee flavored oats, smooth yogurt topping, and a dusting of cocoa powder turn into the perfect breakfast version of the popular dessert!
Plus you can make the single serving recipe ahead of time, for an instant morning meal whenever you’re craving tiramisu. I’ve eaten it every day this past week, with no plans to stop.
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Step by step recipe video
These are my new favorite overnight oats. SO easy to make, and so ridiculously delicious!!
Protein and health benefits of tiramisu oats
Low calorie. This tasty oatmeal treat is also low fat, high fiber, and cholesterol free, with just around 200 calories per serving.
Whole grain. Heart healthy oats are rich in B vitamins, magnesium, and copper. They also can help with digestion, reducing inflammation, and blood sugar regulation thanks to their high soluble fiber content.
High protein. The amount of protein in the overnight oats will depend on what type of milk and yogurt you choose. For example, Greek yogurt yields a higher protein breakfast.
To add an extra protein boost and turn them into tiramisu protein overnight oats, you can include a scoop of your favorite protein powder. Mix the powder with the base ingredients the night before, or stir it into the yogurt right before eating.
Make them even healthier. I love adding a sprinkle of superfood chia seeds. Just one tablespoon of chia seeds contains three grams of protein. Chia seeds are also high in calcium, iron, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber.
Or stir in a spoonful of softened almond butter for increased omega-3s, monounsaturated fats, and vitamin E.
Want more tiramisu? Whip up this Tiramisu Chia Pudding
Tiramisu overnight oats ingredients
The recipe calls for rolled oats or quick oats, instant coffee powder, milk of choice, sweetener of choice, a pinch of salt, pure vanilla extract, plain or vanilla yogurt, and cocoa powder.
Rolled oats – These are your basic flat shaped oats sold by companies like Quaker or Bob’s Red Mill. For a gluten free version, buy certified gluten free oats or substitute rolled quinoa flakes.
I have not tried steel cut oats, so be sure to report back if you experiment.
Cocoa powder – Any traditional unsweetened cocoa powder or Dutch cocoa powder will work. Or top the overnight oats with powdered hot chocolate mix or powdered peanut butter instead of the cocoa.
Coffee – Instant coffee powder or espresso powder should be readily available in most grocery stores. Or use decaf coffee powder or granules for a lower caffeine breakfast.
Yogurt – You may choose regular or Greek yogurt. For vegan tiramisu oatmeal, opt for a plant based yogurt like soy or coconutmilk yogurt.
I recommend either plain or vanilla yogurt, but feel free to experiment with other flavors like cappuccino, strawberry, or chocolate.
If you wish to use unsweetened yogurt or substitute cream cheese or coconut cream instead, stir in about a tablespoon of additional sweetener.
As a fun flavor alternative, you can also replace the yogurt with mashed banana.
Milk of choice – Once again, use your favorite. Try almond milk for a low calorie option or coconut milk or oat milk for super rich and creamy overnight oats.
Sugar or sweetener – Any all purpose granulated or liquid sweetener is fine, including regular sugar or coconut sugar, pure maple syrup, honey, or agave.
Or go with erythritol or xylitol if you want a sugar free breakfast recipe.
Still craving coffee? Try this Frappuccino Recipe
How to make tiramisu oatmeal
Step 1: Combine ingredients. Start by adding the oats, powdered coffee, milk of choice, sweetener, pinch of salt, and pure vanilla extract to a lidded container or a mason jar.
Step 2: Shake it up. Screw the lid onto the jar tightly, shake well, and refrigerate overnight.
Step 3: Add a second layer. The next morning or when ready to eat, smooth a layer of yogurt on top of the coffee oatmeal.
Step 4: Garnish with chocolate. Dust the top of the overnight oats with a thin layer of cocoa powder. You may also wish to top your oats in a jar with cacao nibs or mini chocolate chips, crushed coffee beans, sliced fresh fruit, shredded coconut or Coconut Whipped Cream.
Step 5: Heat (optional). If you prefer hot oats to cold oats, the recipe can be heated in the microwave or in a small saucepan on the stove top before adding the yogurt.
Step 6: Eat! Serve with a spoon, and enjoy. It truly is that simple.
Step 7: Store leftover oats. This step is of course only needed if you happen to have leftovers. (You probably won’t!) Store the hypothetical leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to five days. It is best to avoid freezing the oatmeal unless you do not mind a mushy texture once thawed and reheated.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, it’s super easy to scale up the recipe. If you’re feeding a family or assembling breakfast meal prep for the week, you can double, triple, or even quadruple all ingredients. Portion the mixture into multiple mason jars.
Start by replacing just half of the yogurt with two tablespoons mascarpone, or plant based cream cheese for a vegan version. This gives you a richer flavor without adding too much saturated fat.
It’s entirely your choice, and I think both ways are delicious. If you like hot oatmeal, heat the overnight oats in a microwave safe dish or small saucepan on the stove top.
I always find the oats to be super thick after soaking in the fridge. For the thickest consistency, choose a thick yogurt and creamy milk. Use less milk for even thicker overnight oats.
While it technically works to replace milk (or nondairy milk) with brewed coffee, the results of this method are much less creamy.
If you only have instant or quick oats in your kitchen pantry, they will do just fine. The texture is softer, smoother, and less chewy.
The recipe was adapted from my Protein Overnight Oats and Peanut Butter Overnight Oats.
Tiramisu Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats or quick oats (45g)
- 2/3 cup milk of choice (160g)
- 1 tsp instant coffee or espresso powder
- 1 tbsp sweetener of choice (15g), or more as desired
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp protein powder (optional)
- 1/4 cup yogurt or mashed banana (60g)
- 1/4 tsp cocoa powder for dusting on top
- 1 handful chia seeds or pinch cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- 1. To make tiramisu overnight oats, start by combining all ingredients except the cocoa powder and yogurt in a lidded container or mason jar.
- 2. Cover tightly with a lid, then shake the jar very well.
- 3. Refrigerate the covered container overnight.
- 4. In the morning or when ready to eat, smooth the yogurt on top. Dust with cocoa powder and add mini chocolate chips, coffee beans, or raw cacao nibs if you wish. Enjoy!
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Could yogurt be added the night before
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I love Tiramisu and couldn’t wait to try this. Literally ran out and bought the products to have the next morning. It really did taste like the real deal. So excited to have this in the morning, or even as a snack!
These are my new favorite overnight oats. SO easy to make, and so ridiculously delicious!! I use unsweetened plain greek yogurt and add some vanilla extract to that to use as my topping. Sprinkle some high-fat cocoa powder on top and dig in! This is definitely more like dessert than breakfast 🙂
Could mascarpone cheese be mixed with the yogurt topping before adding to the oats? Would that change the taste too much? I look forward to trying these!
Hi, please feel free to experiment!
My new favorite breakfast! Soooo good! I used 1/4 cup quick cooking steel cut oats and 1/4 regular oats. Also added some ground flax and hemp seeds. Thanks for the recipe Katie!
Thank you so much for making them!
My new favourite breakfast – delicious!
I tried to print the receipt out with my color printer. I checked the box with the picture included, but the picture is not there in my print preview page. Did I do anything wrong? I like my recipe with that beautiful photo of the end product.
Thanks.
Hi! Sorry for the trouble – our option to print an image with the recipe currently does not work and it’s on the list to fix the next time the blog goes through a redesign with someone more tech-savvy than I am. Sorry again for the trouble!
I’m always struggling to find something for breakfast. Because I’m not hungry. This works for me. I make tiramisu for gatherings. I really like how it came out!Thank you so much!
This came out so delicious! When I entered the ingredients separately into myfitnesspal, it was not under 300. I’ll still keep eating it though, because it is THAT good!
I LOVED the taste and plan to make again but mine did turn out thin for some reason. I added a half TBS of chia seeds… maybe I should try a TBS? I also used 1 percent milk and old fashioned oats. I added a little protein powder, and cinnamon. Everything is else according to to recipe. On top I put a scoop of vanilla Greek yogurt, the cacao powder and some chocolate chips. Any idea why it might not have thickened?
This is one of my favorite recipes! I like to layer the oats, yogurt and cinnamon/cocoa powder mix. Soooooo very yummy. Thank you for sharing 🙂
Delicious! To me, it didn’t really taste like tiramisu, but it was so yummy!
I agree, i don’t take tiramisu at all but it’s still a lot better than other recipes I’ve had. I can’t quite tell what it tastes like lol