Start your day with a healthy treat, these amazing Tiramisu Overnight Oats! These no cook, coffee-flavored oats are super easy to make, and the Greek yogurt and cocoa topping makes them impossible to resist. Throw a few jars together in just a few minutes, then enjoy a delicious breakfast all week!
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Ginnie's Take
When it comes to make ahead breakfasts, refrigerator oatmeal is my go-to. There's just something so satisfying (and relaxing) about waking up, reaching into the fridge, and pulling out a delicious, ready to eat breakfast. I usually top mine with fruit, but I love fun flavors like these Tiramisu Overnight Oats, too! This mouthwatering breakfast tastes like your favorite Italian dessert, but the recipe is filled with healthy ingredients. So treat yourself, because this is one breakfast you'll actually look forward to waking up early for!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Yummy Flavor - These oats have a rich, creamy texture, and a truly scrumptious coffee and chocolate infused flavor. If you're looking for Overnight Oats with Coffee, you're going to love this recipe. It's so delicious!
- Super Easy - Just stir a few ingredients together, refrigerate, then wake up to a scrumptious breakfast! Because it's so easy, this recipe is ideal for busy weekdays, yet it's impressive enough for laid back entertaining too, including weekend brunch and even special occasions (like Christmas).
- Nutritious - While it sounds like an indulgent dessert, this recipe is secretly good for you! Oats are a whole grain, making them a great source of fiber, plus vitamins and minerals. You'll also get a triple dose of protein from the milk, chia seeds, and Greek yogurt!
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Ingredients
You need just a few basic ingredients for this recipe:
- Oats - Old fashioned rolled oats work best! Skip quick cooking and steel cut oats. Both have a different texture, and they don't soak up the milk the same way.
- Milk - I use plant based milk when making oatmeal. Unsweetened soy milk is my fave, but almond, oat, coconut, etc. all work. Of course, you can also use regular 2% or whole milk, too.
- Coffee - To give this recipe its Tiramisu flavor, you need some instant espresso (or instant coffee).
- Chia - You'll mix chia seeds into the oats before refrigerating. They're a great source of plant based fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals!
- Sweetener - The oats are sweetened with maple syrup.
- Vanilla - A little vanilla extract brings out those classic dessert flavors.
- Topping - The oats are topped with a layer of vanilla Greek yogurt, which makes them extra creamy, plus a sprinkle of unsweetened cocoa powder, just like the actual dessert. For special occasions, I like a add a few chocolate covered coffee beans on top, too. So cute!
This recipe is naturally vegetarian, nut free, and gluten free (due to potential cross contamination, use GF oats if you have an allergy). It's also super easy to make vegan and dairy free. See the Variations section below for tips.
You'll Also Need
Grab some measuring cups and spoons, as well as a storage container. Mason jars work perfectly for this! I used small 8 ounce jars for these photos, but 12 ounce mason jars will give you more wiggle room (although the finished oats won't look quite as cute). A canning funnel makes it less messy to add the ingredients to the jars. If you have a fine mesh strainer (I like this strainer set, which has three sizes), use it to sprinkle the cocoa powder over the oats.
How to Make Tiramisu Oats
These Coffee Flavored Overnight Oats couldn't be easier to make! You'll find a recipe card with measurements below, but here's a quick overview of the process:
- Mix milk + instant espresso. Start by stirring together the instant espresso and milk. Make sure all the coffee granules have dissolved before proceeding.
- Stir in other ingredients. Next, you mix in the oats, maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
- Add topping + refrigerate. Top the oats with yogurt (don't mix), then sprinkle cocoa powder over the top (using a fine mesh strainer). Add a few coffee beans on top. Then refrigerate at least four hours, or preferably, overnight.
So simple, right? And so delicious, too. You are going to fall in love with these Tiramisu Overnight Oats after just one bite!
Variations
You can customize this easy breakfast recipe with a few simple swaps:
- Extra Chocolate - Are you a chocolate lover? Stir in a square or two of chopped dark chocolate.
- Nuts - Mix in your favorite chopped nuts (such as walnuts, pecans, almonds, or pistachios) for a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
- No Chia - Feel free to skip the chia seeds, if you'd prefer.
- Sweetener - Replace the maple syrup for another sweetener, such as brown sugar or honey.
- Vegan + Dairy Free - Use plant based milk (this unsweetened soy milk is my favorite!) and plant based vanilla yogurt.
- Gluten Free - Oats do not contain gluten. However there is a risk of cross-contamination, so you should use specially marked gluten free rolled oats if you have an allergy.
Storage
Store Tiramisu Oats in an airtight container in your refrigerator. They will stay fresh for up to four days.
Related Recipes
Looking for similar, dessert-inspired breakfast ideas? Try my Almond Joy Overnight Oats or my Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats next! You'll love these other overnight oatmeal recipes, too:
- Basic - Make my go-to Easy Overnight Oats Recipe and these creamy Overnight Oats with Yogurt. Both recipes are super simple and can be customized with different toppings!
- Berries - Craving berries? Then you'll love my Strawberry Oats, Pomegranate Overnight Oats, Blueberry Overnight Oatmeal, Raspberry Overnight Oats, and Blackberry Overnight Oats recipes.
- Peaches - Peach fan? You'll flip for these Creamy Peach Overnight Oats!
- Fall Faves - For a fall treat, make my Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats, Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats, and Cranberry Orange Overnight Oats.
- Tropical - Let the flavors of my Mango Overnight Oats, Pineapple Overnight Oatmeal, and Banana Overnight Oats transport you straight to the tropics!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Overnight oats are a type of no cook oatmeal. You make them by soaking oats in liquid (milk, yogurt, or water) overnight, or until they've become soft. Recipes often contain other ingredients, such as sweeteners, spices, fruits, and nuts. Check out my guide How to Make Overnight Oats for helpful tips, variations, and other topping ideas!
Overnight Oats will last for three to four days when stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator. If you're making oats with perishable or fragile ingredients (like some fruits), add these ingredients just before eating.
Usually, overnight Oats are eaten cold, straight from the refridgerator. However, you can warm them gently in your microwave for a minute or two if you prefer a hot breakfast. Tip: Since these oats were inspired by a cold dessert, I think they taste best chilled!
If your Overnight Oats didn't work, there may be a few problems: 1. If they're thick and gluey, add a little extra milk, then refrigerate for a couple extra hours (at least). 2. If the oats aren't tender, you need to refrigerate them longer (overnight is best). 3. Make sure that you've used old fashioned rolled oats, not steel cut oats, which need much longer to soak. 4. If your oats taste bland, add some cinnamon (or other spices), mix in maple syrup for more sweetness, and / or add a pinch of salt. Using fresh fruit and nuts for the topping will also boost the flavor.
Tiramisu Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso (or instant coffee)
- ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch Kosher salt
- ⅓ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- unsweetened cocoa powder
- chocolate covered coffee beans (optional)
Equipment
Instructions
- In a mason jar (or small bowl), stir milk and instant espresso together until espresso is dissolved.
- Add oats, maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla, and salt. Mix well.
- Top oats with yogurt. Then place a little cocoa powder in a fine mesh strainer and sift over yogurt. Top the oats with chocolate covered coffee beans, if desired.
- Refrigerate oats for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight) before eating. Enjoy!
Notes
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