Tiramisu Overnight Oats (Print Version)
Creamy oats layered with espresso, mascarpone, and cocoa for an Italian-inspired breakfast.
# What You 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 (or cream cheese)
09 - 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, plus extra for dusting
10 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
→ Toppings
11 - 2 tablespoons dark chocolate shavings (optional)
12 - Cocoa powder for dusting
# Directions:
01 - Combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
02 - Whisk together cooled espresso, mascarpone cheese, cocoa powder, and maple syrup in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
03 - Divide half of the oat mixture evenly between two jars or bowls, spooning it in to create the first layer.
04 - Spread half of the tiramisu mixture over the oat base in each jar, gently smoothing to create an even layer.
05 - Add remaining oat mixture on top of the tiramisu layer, then finish with the remaining tiramisu mixture.
06 - Cover jars or bowls tightly with lids and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and oats to soften.
07 - Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings if desired.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- You get to eat dessert for breakfast without any guilt whatsoever
- Make it Sunday night and wake up to something extraordinary all week
02 -
- The espresso needs to be completely cooled before mixing or it will melt the mascarpone into a weird consistency
- These taste significantly better on day two when the flavors have had time to become best friends
03 -
- Use wide-mouth jars for easier layering and eating
- Invest in good cocoa powder