Tiramisu Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy oats layered with espresso, cocoa, and mascarpone for a decadent Italian-inspired breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Tiramisu Layer
07 - 1/4 cup strong brewed espresso or coffee, cooled
08 - 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
09 - 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, plus extra for dusting
10 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
→ Toppings
11 - 2 tablespoons dark chocolate shavings
12 - Cocoa powder for dusting
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together espresso, mascarpone cheese, cocoa powder, and maple syrup until smooth and creamy. Ensure no lumps remain.
03 - Spoon half of the oat mixture into two jars or bowls. Top each with half of the tiramisu layer, spreading gently to create an even layer.
04 - Add the remaining oat mixture on top of the tiramisu layer, followed by the remaining tiramisu layer. Finish with the remaining oat mixture to create distinct layers.
05 - Cover jars or bowls securely and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and oats to soften.
06 - Before serving, dust the top generously with cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get all the coffee house vibes before your commute even starts
- The chocolate and espresso combo makes waking up feel like a treat not a chore
02 -
- Hot espresso will cook your yogurt so let it cool completely before mixing
- The texture improves after 12 hours if you can plan that far ahead
03 -
- Brew extra espresso and freeze it in ice cube trays for future batches
- Use the back of a spoon to gently tap jars to release air bubbles between layers