Description
This Tiramisu Overnight Oats recipe offers a deliciously creamy and coffee-infused breakfast that requires minimal morning effort. Combining rolled oats, coffee, yogurt, and subtle sweetness, it captures the essence of the classic Italian dessert in a nutritious, make-ahead meal perfect for busy mornings or a quick snack.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (or quick oats)
- 2/3 cup milk (of choice)
- 1 tsp instant coffee (or espresso powder)
- 1 tbsp sweetener (of choice, or more as desired)
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp protein powder (optional)
- 1 handful chia seeds (or pinch cinnamon, optional)
Toppings
- 1/4 cup yogurt (or vegan cream cheese)
- Cocoa powder (for dusting on top)
- Optional: mini chocolate chips or cacao nibs
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a lidded container or mason jar, add the rolled oats, milk, instant coffee, sweetener, vanilla extract, salt, protein powder, and chia seeds (or cinnamon if using). Close the lid tightly.
- Mix Well: Shake the container vigorously to ensure all ingredients are well combined and the oats begin soaking evenly in the liquid and coffee flavor.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Place the sealed container in the refrigerator and let it sit for at least 6-8 hours or overnight to allow the oats to absorb the liquid fully and flavors to meld.
- Add Toppings: In the morning, smooth the yogurt or vegan cream cheese on top of the oat mixture. Dust generously with cocoa powder and optionally add mini chocolate chips or cacao nibs for extra texture and flavor.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve chilled directly from the jar or transfer to a bowl. Enjoy your quick, nutritious tiramisu-inspired breakfast.
Notes
- You can substitute the milk with any plant-based alternative to keep it vegan or dairy-free.
- Adjust the sweetener amount based on your preference and type of sweetener used.
- Adding protein powder boosts the protein content, making it more filling.
- Chia seeds add fiber and omega-3 fatty acids but can be omitted if desired.
- The recipe is easily doubled or tripled for meal prep.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase the instant coffee slightly.
- Use gluten-free oats if needed to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Yogurt can be replaced with vegan cream cheese to keep it dairy-free and add richness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
