My tiramisu overnight oats are a deliciously healthy breakfast and indulgent dessert, all in one! Made with antioxidant-rich oats and chia seeds, high-protein Greek yogurt, rich coffee, and just a touch of chocolate and mascarpone, they're a quick morning pick-me-up that just can't be beat.
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If you enjoy sweet breakfasts as much as I do, then my tiramisu overnight oats recipe is for you. Oh sure, a big plate of bacon-apple-pecan stuffed french toast or strawberry shortcake waffles with nutella fit the bill for indulgent, but when looking for something a bit more calorie friendly, I'll make these quick and easy oats.
Traditionally, tiramisu includes ladyfingers sponge cake biscuits. In this healthy overnight oats version, the ladyfingers are replaced by the oats and chia seeds...and I'm telling you, you'll never miss the cake.
Okay, admittedly, I usually enjoy something rich and chocolatey in the evening, like edible brownie batter or Irish coffee chocolate mousse...and while these overnight oats aren't exactly the same as a slice of tiramisu on a plate, the flavor is so darn close, I've started enjoying it for dessert too!
🧾 Ingredients
- Old fashioned rolled oats
- Chia seeds
- Honey, agave, or maple syrup
- Vanilla extract
- Milk
- Brewed coffee
- Greek yogurt
- Mascarpone cheese
- Cocoa powder
- Extra cocoa powder and shaved chocolate for garnish
See the recipe card below for full list of ingredients and their measurements.
🥣 How to make overnight oats
In a bowl, stir together oats, chia seeds, vanilla, 1 tablespoon honey, milk, and coffee.
Cover and refrigerate overnight (or 8 hours).
Hint: If you're making these tiramisu overnight oats for dessert, you can quickly mix up the oats in the morning and it will be ready to enjoy that same evening!
In the morning, in a separate bowl, combine yogurt, mascarpone, cocoa powder, and 1 tablespoon honey.
Finally, in a tall glass or jelly jar, layer first the oats, then the yogurt mixture; and repeat once more.
Garnish the top with a little extra cocoa powder and shaved chocolate and enjoy!
🥄 Substitutions
- Milk - instead of dairy milk, use oat, almond, soy, or any other milk you enjoy.
- Coffee - if espresso or regular coffee would have you bouncing off the walls, use decaf instead
❓ Are tiramisu overnight oats really healthy?
Yes! While these oats taste indulgent, they really are pretty darn healthy:
- Oats - Naturally gluten free, low-calorie, and high in fiber and protein
- Chia seeds - These tiny powerhouses are loaded with antioxidants, fiber, protein, and omega-3's
- Honey or agave - Using natural sweeteners means no refined sugars
- Greek yogurt - High in protein, calcium, probiotics, and other nutrients
👩🏻🍳 Expert tips
- Overnight oats are best enjoyed the same day (or overnight).
- Make tiramisu overnight oats for the whole family by simply doubling, tripling, or even quadrupling the recipe.
- This is an easy on-the-go breakfast too: Layer the oats and yogurt mixture in a jelly jar, screw on the lid, and go...just don't forget to bring a spoon!
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Did you make my Tiramisu Overnight Oats? Let us know in the comments below!
📝 Recipe
Tiramisu Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ½ teaspoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons honey, divided (or substitute agave or maple syrup instead)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons milk
- ¼ cup espresso or strong brewed coffee
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- Shaved chocolate & extra cocoa powder for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, stir together oats, chia seeds, vanilla, 1 tablespoon honey, milk, and coffee.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight (or 8 hours).
- In the morning, in a separate bowl, combine yogurt, mascarpone, cocoa powder, and 1 tablespoon honey.
- Finally, in a tall glass or jelly jar, layer first the oats, then the yogurt mixture; and repeat once more.
- Garnish the top with a little extra cocoa powder and shaved chocolate.
- Enjoy!
Notes
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Ingredient substitutions
- Milk - instead of dairy milk, use oat, almond, soy, or any other milk you enjoy.
- Coffee - if espresso or regular coffee would have you bouncing off the walls, use decaf instead.
- Dessert! If you're making these tiramisu overnight oats for dessert, you can quickly mix up the oats in the morning and it will be ready to enjoy that same evening!
-
Expert tips
- Overnight oats are best enjoyed the same day (or overnight).
- Make tiramisu overnight oats for the whole family by simply doubling, tripling, or even quadrupling the recipe.
- This is an easy on-the-go breakfast too: Layer the oats and yogurt mixture in a jelly jar, screw on the lid, and go...just don't forget to bring a spoon!
- Suggestion: If you enjoyed this, then you're gonna love my single serve baked oatmeal (5 ways!)
Laura
Best overnight oats in a delicious flavor!! Love it Viana!!
maplewoodroad
Thanks so much Laura! So glad you enjoy it as much as we do! 🙂
Katie
Hi there! Is there a vegan substitute for mascarpone cheese? Or can I just leave it out? I would love to try this recipe using all plant-based ingredients but can't think of a replacement for mascarpone. Thank you 😊
maplewoodroad
Hi Katie! I definitely wouldn't leave it out, as it's a main component in the texture of tiramisu. That being said, there are a couple of options: If you can find a vegan cream cheese, you could use that. Or, I found this recipe online for vegan mascarpone cheese: https://treatdreams.com/what-are-good-vegan-substitutes-for-mascarpone-cheese-in-desserts/ Good luck & enjoy! 🙂
Tammie R.
Just figured out what my breakfast will be tomorrow, thank you for this!!😊
maplewoodroad
Thanks & enjoy! 🙂
Fran
This sounds like the most delicious oats ever! Looks like it would make a good dessert as well. I can't wait to try this recipe.
maplewoodroad
I enjoy it for dessert too! 🙂
Linda P.
I literally just finished lunch & looking at this is making my stomach growl all over again. Definitely going to have to try this ASAP!
maplewoodroad
Love it! Enjoy! 🙂
Ivan
Hell yeah, that looks absolutely amazing. I cannot wait to make this.
maplewoodroad
Thank you! 🙂
Frederick
Oh thank you for this recipe! It looks delicious.
maplewoodroad
Thanks! 🙂
Andy
Love me some overnight oats. Easy to make and full of nutrients as well as keeping your full.
maplewoodroad
Absolutely! Thanks & enjoy! 🙂
Will B.
What do the chia seeds add to the party? I've never used them.
maplewoodroad
They add a lot of great texture to the mix, plus health benefits too 🙂