Whip up these thick and creamy tiramisu overnight oats for a filling healthy breakfast recipe that tastes like dessert!

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 every morning for breakfast and still be healthy?

Please count me in.

Fluffy coffee flavored oats, a smooth and creamy yogurt topping, and a dusting of cocoa powder turn into the perfect breakfast version of the popular Italian dessert!

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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

Step by step recipe video

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.

If you only have quick oats in your kitchen pantry, they will do just fine.

I have not tried substituting instant oats, rolled quinoa flakes, or 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. While it technically works to replace a portion of the milk with brewed coffee instead of adding powder, the results of this method are much less creamy.

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 the oatmeal recipe

1. Start by combining the oats, powdered coffee, milk of choice, sweetener, pinch of salt, and pure vanilla extract in a lidded container or a mason jar.
2. Screw the lid onto the jar tightly, shake well, and refrigerate overnight.
3. The next morning or when ready to eat, smooth a layer of yogurt on top of the coffee oatmeal. Dust with cocoa powder, and enjoy. It truly is that simple.
4. 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.
5. Garnish your oats in a jar with cacao nibs or mini chocolate chips, crushed coffee beans, sliced fresh fruit, shredded coconut, or Coconut Whipped Cream.
6. Any leftovers should be stored 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.

Note: If you are feeding a family or assembling breakfast meal prep for the week, you can double, triple, or even quadruple the recipe and portion it into multiple mason jars.

The recipe was adapted from my Protein Overnight Oats and Peanut Butter Overnight Oats.

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