Quick And Easy Tiramisu Overnight Oats
Tiramisu cravings? Whip up these Tiramisu Overnight Oats for a healthy and delicious breakfast! Packed with plenty of fiber, it's the perfect grab-and-go option for busy mornings. The oats are best soaked overnight but can be ready in as little as 4 hours.
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Servings: 2 people
Calories: 418kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned / rolled oats
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1.5 tbsp cacao powder (plus more for dusting the top)
- Pinch of salt
- ¾ cup oat milk (see note 1) (or any milk of your choosing)
- ¼ cup espresso (see note 2) (2oz/60ml - equivalent to 2 shots)
- 1 cup Greek yoghurt (see note 2) (or coconut yoghurt)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup (see note 3)
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, cacao or cocoa powder and salt in a large bowl.
- Add in your milk of choice, espresso or instant coffee powder (if using), 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup then stir to combine.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the yogurt, the remaining tablespoon of maple syrup and the remaining ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Cover both bowls with a bees wax wrap of cling film and store in the fridge overnight.
- Next morning, layer the mixture evenly into mason jars or tumblers. Do this by adding a layer of the oat mixture at the bottom of each jar, then topping this with some of the yogurt mixture. Repeat so that you have two layers of oats and yoghurt in each jar.
- Lightly dust the top of each finished jar with cocoa powder by adding some to a small sieve and shaking it over the top. You can do this just before serving if you've made extra for meal prepping.
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Notes
Note 1: This recipe will take up to 1 cup of milk if you like to have a bit extra when the oats are ready. Once combined with the yoghurt you'll find they do become very creamy though, so just note they could become a bit soupy with too much liquid.
Note 2: If using instant coffee powder or granules, you will need to add an extra ¼ cup of milk to the recipe. Decaf coffee can also be used if preferred.
Note 3: Either natural yoghurt or vanilla yoghurt work well in this recipe. If using vanilla, there is no need to add any extra vanilla extract. Vanilla coconut yoghurt is also a great dairy-free replacement in this recipe.
Note 4: If you want a low sugar or sugar free recipe, the maple syrup can be reduced or removed. However, it does help to complete the tiramisu taste profile so I recommend using at least a little. When making the oats, substitute more milk for any amount of maple syrup you don't use. E.g. if you only use 1 tbsp of maple syrup, make up the other one with additional milk.
Adding protein powder: If you'd like to make these higher in protein my suggestion is to add either an unflavoured or a chocolate-flavoured protein powder (any of your choosing) to the oat mix before soaking overnight. If using the latter, you will likely need to reduce the amount of cacao used so the chocolate isn't overpowering. Start by using half the amount in the recipe and adjust in future if you think it needs more. I would also suggest adding an extra ¼ cup of milk to the oat mix. Once the oats are ready, you can add toppings like hemp seeds and chopped nuts to get a further protein boost. Just note that these changes may impact the tiramisu flavour profile.
Nutrition
Serving: 1jar | Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 378mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 253IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 359mg | Iron: 3mg
