These Tiramisu Overnight Oats are the perfect healthy, dessert inspired breakfast. Creamy layers of chocolate, coffee and vanilla, all topped off with a dusting of cocoa powder.
Overnight oats is a healthy and delicious breakfast. Also perfect for meal prep! You can easily double this recipe.
Another one of my favourites for meal prepping breakfast are these Lemon Cheesecake Overnight Oats or this Cherry Chia Pudding
If you like a crunchy topping to your overnight oats, try this Air Fryer Granola.
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Ingredients
Making Tiramisu overnight oats is easy, all you need are a few basic ingredients.
For the full ingredient measurements, scroll down to view the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Rolled oats, or old fashion oats, they hold their shape and create a better texture.
- Almond milk, or other plant based milk.
- Greek style yoghurt or skyr, the thicker the better for a creamy texture.
- Chia seeds, mixing in some chia seeds in your overnight oats gives it a creamy texture and adds more nutrients.
- Maple syrup, or other liquid sweetener.
- Vanilla extract, or vanilla paste.
- Pinch of salt, to bring out the flavour.
Chocolate layer
- Cocoa powder, good quality and unsweetened
Coffee layer
- Strong coffee
- Cocoa powder, good quality and unsweetened
- Rolled oats, just a little to balance out the extra liquid the coffee ads.
Topping
- Greek style yoghurt or skyr, make sure it has a thick and creamy concistency.
- Vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder for dusting
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Tiramisu Overnight oats is really easy to prep. See the step by step photos below.
For the full instructions see the recipe card at the bottom.
In a bowl, stir together the oats and chia seeds.
Add the almond milk, yoghurt, maple syrup, vanilla and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
Divide the overnight oats in 2 bowls.
Stir in the ingredients for the chocolate layer, and for the coffee layer. Cover and chill in the fridge.
To serve, in to two glasses, layer first the chocolate, then the coffee overnight oats. Top with thick greek style yoghurt mixed with the vanilla extract and a dusting of cocoa powder. Enjoy!
Hint: Stir the overnight oats very well to prevent lumps from the chia seeds and cocoa powder. Depending on how strong of coffee flavor you like, add less or more coffee. Taste both the layers to adjust the sweetness to your liking.
Substitutions and Variations
- Gluten-free – Oats are naturally gluten-free, but can contain traces of gluten. To ensure these overnight oats gluten-free, only use certified gluten-free oats.
- Extra protein– Mix in 1 tablespoon vanilla protein powder in the coffee layer, skip adding the extra tablespoon of oats.
- Vanilla layer – The top layer of this tiramisu inspired overnight oats is made from a thick dairy free yoghurt. You can also use half dairy free ricotta cheese for a more authentic tiramisu flavour. Adjust the sweetness to your liking.
For another tiramisu inspired breakfast, check out this Tiramisu Chia Pudding.
Storage
How long does overnight oats last?
These Tiramisu Overnight oats lasts about 5 days in airtight container stored in the fridge. You can layer them in jars with a lid and have them ready to go. Keep in mind that the longer they sit, the more liquid the oats will soak up and you will end up with a thicker texture. If needed, you can stir in a little extra milk just before serving.
That’s why, for bigger meal prep batches of overnight oats, I store them in a bowl and add them to a glass or small bowl when it’s time to eat. That way its easy to add a little more liquid if needed.
Overnight oats does not freeze well so I don’t recommend this.
Top tip
I really like the look and taste of the two different layers in these tiramisu overnight oats. But they are totally optional! You can also blend everything together in one bowl (except for the yoghurt topping) Portion out and top with the yoghurt and a dusting of cocoa powder.
FAQ
Can I use other types of oats?
Yes you can, but the result will be mushier.
For overnight oats it is best to use old-fashioned (rolled) oats as they have a coarser texture, will hold their shape and create a better texture. Other types of oats can be used but the texture will be very different. If you use quick oats, which have a very fine texture, your oats will be mushier.
Can I omit the chia seeds?
Short answer, yes you can. But it will affect the texture and the amount nutrients. The chia seeds helps give these overnights oats a thicker, creamy texture.
Can I double the recipe?
Yes, I recommend that for meal prep! Just use double the amount of everything in the recipe card and make sure you stir the overnight oats well before they are served when they have been sitting for a few days in the fridge.
Why are my overnight oats not creamy?
Try adding a little more liquid if they are dry and hard. The oats soak up a lot of the liquid. Also use a thicker, creamier yoghurt to give this recipe a creamy consistency.
Is overnight oats better with milk or yogurt?
Both! The combination of both milk and yoghurt makes this recipe really creamy. Only using yoghurt doesn’t add enough liquid for the oats to soak up and give your overnight oats that creamy texture.
No, it’s optional. I really like the look and taste of the two different layers in these tiramisu overnight oats. But if you are short on time, or just don’t feel like getting 2 bowl dirty, just mix everything in one bowl (except for the yoghurt topping). Let it set in the fridge and top with the yoghurt and a dusting of cocoa powder.
I would really recommend it, the time lets the oats and chia seeds to fully hydrate and make this overnight oats creamy. They can also be eaten after just 2 hours but the texture of the oats will be firmer, and the consistency runnier.
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These Tiramisu Overnight Oats are the perfect healthy, dessert inspired breakfast. Creamy layers of chocolate, coffee and vanilla, all topped off with a dusting of cocoa powder.
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cups almond milk
- 1 cup thick greek style yoghurt or skyr
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 1 ½ tablespoon cocoa powder divided
- 1-2 tablespoon strong coffee
- ½ tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon rolled oats
- 1 cup thick greek style yoghurt or skyr
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder for dusting
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In a bowl, mix together the oats and chia seeds.
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Add the almond milk, yoghurt, maple syrup, vanilla and a pinch of salt.
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Mix well, let it sit for 5 min and mix well again. This is to prevent lumps forming from the chia seeds.
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Divide the oatmeal mixture in 2 bowls.
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Add 1 tablespoon of the cocoa powder to the first bowl and stir well.
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To the second bowl, add the coffee, ½ tablespoon cocoa powder ½ tablespoon of oats and stir very well.
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Cover the bowls and and place in the fridge overnight or for at least 4 hours.
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To serve, to two glasses, layer first the chocolate, then the coffee overnight oats. Top with thick greek style yoghurt mixed with the vanilla extract and a dusting of cocoa powder. Enjoy!
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