This Tiramisu Overnight Oats recipe tastes just as fabulous as the luscious Italian dessert but in a creamy breakfast recipe that is healthy, filling and delicious.
A Tiramisu Overnight Oats recipe is perfect for people who hate to get up in the morning and are forced to decide what they are going to have for breakfast. Why? Because it is made the night before so it is a perfect meal prep meal and also because it is so rich and decadent you will want to get up so you can dive right in to the desert like breakfast.
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What We Love About This Overnight Oatmeal Instant Oats Recipe
If you are not a fan of mornings, then this recipe is a keeper because you can do the prep the night before, or several nights before and have it ready to start your day off right. Oats are so good for you because they fill you up and help lower your cholesterol, find out more benefits here.
- 5 Minute Meal: Just mix it up and you are good to go the next day.
- Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry or fridge.
- Family Friendly: Everyone will love this incredible breakfast.
- Adaptable: Can make it dairy free, gluten-free or with different toppings etc.
Ingredient Notes
- Rolled Oats: You can use any of oats for this recipe.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, plus more for garnish
- Chia seeds, They add omega-3’s and other nutrients.
- Salt: Kosher or sea salt are great in this overnight oats tiramisu.
- Yogurt: Greek Yogurt adds more protein but feel free to use a vegan alternative that is dairy free such as cashew yogurt.
- Milk: Use whole milk, almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk whatever dairy-free milk you wish.
- Brewed Coffee: Espresso is traditional but use what you enjoy.
- Vanilla Extract: A good vanilla extract really enhances the flavor.
- Honey: Or your sweetener of choice such as agave syrup or maple syrup etc. Whatever you like to enhance the sweetness.
Equipment Needed
How to Make Tiramisu Overnight Oats
These are the basic steps for making healthy tiramisu. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions and nutrition information.
STEP 1: BRIEF INSTRUCTION
First, in the jar, or bowl, stir together the oats, cocoa powder , chia seeds and salt. Then layer on the yogurt on top of the oats.
STEP 2: BRIEF INSTRUCTION
Next, add the milk, coffee, vanilla and honey. Stir or place on the lid and shake. Refrigerate overnight. In the morning, add a pinch of cocoa powder and serve.
Prep and Storage Tips for Tiramisu with Yogurt
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
That is the point, make it in advance and enjoy it the next day, or the next several.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store in an airtight jar or container for up to five days.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
Yes, overnight oats can be frozen. Store in the freezer in an airtight container for up to six months.
HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE
Thaw the frozen overnight oats in the fridge, If you wish you can warm in the microwave for a few seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tiramisu Overnight Oats
Use a non-dairy milk, such as soy milk, rice milk or oat milk. This is naturally gluten free but check your brand of ingredients to be sure. Use a sugar free liquid sweetener in place of the honey to lower the calories.
Of course, use old fashioned oats, steel cut oats or rolled oats in this tiramisu recipe.
Indeed, make a serving for your whole family or make enough for you to eat for several days, just increase the ingredients in the recipe card.
Absolutely, you can use chocolate flavored, vanilla or any other variety that you like.
Expert Tips for Making This Tiramisu Oatmeal Recipe
- Instant Coffee Powder: Espresso Powder is a wonderful way to up the coffee flavor in this tiramisu with yogurt.
- Add Protein Powder: Plain, chocolate or vanilla protein powder makes a great healthy addition to the porridge oats.
- Mascarpone: Feel free to add a tablespoon or two of this creamy cheese to make tiramisu oatmeal.
- Chips: Top with a few mini chocolate chips. Even a sugar free variety are great.
- Alternate cooking method tip: Feel free to add as many tips as you need in this section
- Dietary consideration tip: Fat free or no calorie versions can be perfect in this recipe. Try fat free yogurt and no sugar sweeteners.
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Tiramisu Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds, optional
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup yogurt
- ½ cup milk, any variety
- ¼ cup brewed coffee
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablepoon honey, add more if you prefer it sweeter
Instructions
- In a pint sized mason jar (or another container with a tight fitting lid), stir together the oats, cocoa powder, chia seeds and salt.
- Add the yogurt on top of the oat mixture.
- Add milk, coffee, vanilla and honey.
- Stir everything together or, with the lid on, shake the jar.
- Refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, dust with additional cocoa powder before serving.
Expert Tips
- Instant Coffee Powder: Espresso Powder is a wonderful way to up the coffee flavor in this tiramisu with yogurt.
- Add Protein Powder: Plain, chocolate or vanilla protein powder makes a great healthy addition to the porridge oats.
- Mascarpone: Feel free to add a tablespoon or two of this creamy cheese to make tiramisu oatmeal.
- Chips: Top with a few mini chocolate chips. Even a sugar free variety are great.
- Alternate cooking method tip: Feel free to add as many tips as you need in this section
- Dietary consideration tip: Fat free or no calorie versions can be perfect in this recipe. Try fat free yogurt and no sugar sweeteners.
