This tiramisu overnight oats tastes like a decadent dessert but functions as a nourishing, power-packed breakfast rich in protein, fibre, and antioxidants. It’s the ultimate prep-ahead meal that can easily be adjusted to your likes and dietary preferences.
Why I love making this tiramisu overnight oats:
I’m a huge coffee fan – I absolutely love the taste of coffee and the aroma it fills the kitchen with. It’s one of my favourite scents (think the smell you’re hit with when you walk into a cafe). However, coffee doesn’t love me back. It leaves me feeling jittery, on edge and heightens my anxiety. It gives me nervous energy instead of making me feeling awake and alert.
That won’t stop me from enjoying the joys of coffee…
Thank God that decaf coffee is a thing (or decaf anything for the matter). Having decaf coffee readily available in almost all supermarkets, means I don’t have to choose between enjoying one of my most loved flavours and getting the jitters. I also appreciate that the option is now cafes and food places too!
Why you need to make this tiramisu inspired coffee overnight oats:
If you’re a coffee lover like me, you’ll love this coffee overnight oats recipe. It delivers that rich, deeply satisfying coffee flavour wrapped up in a creamy, velvety texture that feels like dessert but functions like fuel for your body.
What you’ll need to make this tiramisu overnight oats:
Oats – Porridge oats are a great healthy and affordable option for breakfast. They’re loaded with beta-glucan, a unique soluble fibre that slows digestion, stabilises blood sugar, and keeps you feeling full and energised. They’re also naturally rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Chia seeds – A great source of healthy fats, specifically alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a plant-based omega-3 fatty acid, but also fibre. They act like little a sponge that absorbs the liquid and expands as it rests in the fridge overnight, creating a gel-like structure that helps give your oats a thick tiramisu-pudding texture.
Cocoa – Unsweetened cocoa powder is the perfect flavour combo that pairs so well with coffee. Packed with flavonoids, which are powerful plant compounds known to support cardiovascular health, improve blood flow, and lower inflammation. I add cocoa to the oats, but also a light dusting on top of the yoghurt to give it that authentic tiramisu vibe.
Coffee – I used strong brewed decaf coffee (2 tsp mixed with 4 tbsp hot water) that I let cool down for a few minutes, but you can use any coffee you like the taste of. Espresso works really well because it gives you a much richer, authentic “tiramisu” punch without having to add too much and as a result watering down the oats.
Easy swaps to make this recipe your own:
Milk – I use whatever I have available as any milk will work, dairy or dairy-free, full fat or lighter options.
Yoghurt – Full-fat Greek yoghurt is my absolute fave! It’s so silky and rich as well as being so filling and satisfying. You do have the option of using a lower fat version if you’re looking for a lower calorie/lower saturated fat option. You can also use a dairy-free alternative to make the recipe vegan.
Gluten-free oats – Make sure to use gluten-free oats if you need this recipe to be gluten-free.
Here’s are some yummy additions:
Crunch – add whatever nuts/seeds you like or have available if you would like a bit of crunch in your bowl coffee overnight oats. A handful of toasted almonds, walnuts or hazelnuts would work well here!
Cacao nibs – also a great option for added crunch, as well as antioxidants and a rich chocolate flavour.
Protein punch – each serving of this tiramisu overnights oats recipe offers around 20g protein, which is not bad for a breakfast that has no added protein powder in. However, if you need more protein to meet your goals, feel free to add this to the oat base.
Vanilla/salt – both of these would help enhance and help bring all the flavours together.
How to prepare this tiramisu overnight oats recipe:
-
Add the oats, chia seeds and cocoa to a mixing bowl. Now pour in the cooled brewed coffee, maple syrup and milk. Mix to combine.
-
Divide between 2 containers, cover and refrigerate overnight (4-8 hours).
-
In a separate bowl, mix the yoghurt, maple syrup and vanilla extract.
-
When ready to serve, spread the yogurt on top and finish with a dusting of cocoa powder.
Tiramisu Overnight Oats recipe
Equipment
- Bowl
- Kitchen Scales Or Measuring Cups
- Spoon
- Tupperware
Ingredients
- 100g porridge oats
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp cocoa
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 4 tbsp strong brewed coffee
- 235ml unsweetened almond milk
For the yoghurt topping
- 240g Greek yoghurt
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Extra cocoa for dusting
Instructions
- Add the oats, chia seeds and cocoa to a mixing bowl. Now pour in the cooled brewed coffee, maple syrup and milk. Mix to combine.
- Divide between 2 containers, cover and refrigerate overnight (4-8 hours).
- In a separate bowl, mix the yoghurt, maple syrup and vanilla extract.
- When ready to serve, spread the yogurt on top and finish with a dusting of cocoa powder.
Nutrition
If you enjoyed this recipe, you may also like this vegan tiramisu overnight oats recipe.
Leave A Comment