Tiramisu Overnight Oats

These tiramisu overnight oats taste like you’re eating dessert for breakfast. It’s healthy and easy to make with espresso-soaked oats and a creamy yogurt topping. They’re full of fiber and protein for the ultimate make-ahead breakfast.

Tiramisu is one of my favorite desserts. I’m always looking for new and exciting ways to eat something sweet for breakfast that’s full for good-for-you ingredients. Enter these tiramisu overnight oats.

They’re perfect for busy mornings when you need something quick, easy, and delicious. These overnight oats are naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and can be made vegan if you use dairy-free milk and coconut yogurt.

Tiramisu overnight oat ingredients

Rolled oats: I use old-fashioned rolled oats for this recipe because they become tender and creamy when soaked.

I don’t recommend using quick oats or steel-cut oats for this recipe because quick oats get too mushy and steel-cut oats remain too firm after soaking overnight.  

Greek yogurt: I like using 0% plain Greek or Skyr yogurt in this recipe because it’s thick, creamy, and high in protein. If you prefer a sweeter yogurt, use vanilla flavored yogurt.

Milk: I use unsweetened almond milk since that’s what I usually have in my fridge. You can use any type of milk you prefer.

Chia seeds: Chia seeds are a good source of fiber, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids. It also helps thicken up the oats.

Maple syrup: I use maple syrup to add a little natural sweetness. You can use honey if you prefer.

Instant espresso powder: I use Nescafé Gold Espresso powder because it’s convenient. Use ½ teaspoon for a hint of coffee flavor or 1 teaspoon if you prefer a stronger coffee flavor.

You can substitute with 1 shot of espresso if you prefer. Make sure to use less milk so the oats don’t get too runny.

Vanilla extract: This adds good flavor.

Salt: By adding just a pinch of salt, this can help bring out the subtle flavors in the oats. I use sea salt.

Toppings: I like to dust a little unsweetened cocoa powder on top of the yogurt layer just like traditional tiramisu is made.

If you want to take it a step further, you can add a few mini chocolate chips, cocoa nibs or chopped dark chocolate. Chocolate goes nicely with the coffee flavored oats.

How to make tiramisu overnight oats

Make the espresso-soaked oats. In a Manson jar or container with a fitted lid, add the oats, milk, chia seeds, 1 teaspoon of the maple syrup, instant espresso powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to a bowl.

Stir the ingredients until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours (or overnight).

Make the creamy yogurt topping. In the morning, combine the yogurt, mascarpone cheese, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of maple syrup in a small mixing bowl. Smooth the yogurt mixture over the chilled oats.

Dust with cocoa powder and enjoy! Use a small fine-mesh sieve to dust a little cocoa powder on top. Serve with mini chocolate chips or cocoa nibs if desired. Enoy!

Do you have to make the yogurt layer separately?

Traditional tiramisu features layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and a creamy mascarpone filling, which is often dusted with cocoa powder.

This overnight oat recipe has a base layer of espresso-soaked oats followed by a layer of creamy yogurt.

If you prefer, you can mix all the ingredients together in a jar the night before instead of layering them in the morning. It will taste amazing no matter which option you choose.

Can you make this tiramisu overnight oats without mascarpone cheese?

Yes. Mascarpone cheese can be expensive or hard to find. You can substitute with more Greek yogurt or 1 tablespoon of softened cream cheese.

Can you make this with a shot of espresso instead of instant coffee?

Yes. If you don’t have instant espresso powder, you can substitute with 1 shot of espresso. A shot of espresso is about 1 fluid ounce, so you’ll need to use around 2 tablespoons less of milk.

How long can overnight oats stay in the fridge?

Overnight oats can last for up to 4 days in the fridge in an airtight container. I think they taste best when eaten within the first 48 hours.

Please let me know how you like these tiramisu overnight oats in the comments below! Your feedback and review encourages me to keep creating new and yummy recipes. I hope you love these overnight oats as much as I do.

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