Tiramisu Overnight Oats are a super flavorful, quick, and easy way to enjoy oatmeal. They are made with oats and milk and flavored with traditional Tiramisu ingredients like mascarpone cheese, espresso, and cocoa powder. You can grab and go on busy mornings, or warm them up and enjoy a hot breakfast at home.
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Overnight oats is one of the easiest recipes to make when you need a good, hearty breakfast but are short on time in the mornings. You can make so many different variations including these Tiramisu Overnight Oats, or another favorite – Peanut Butter and Banana Overnight Oats.
This recipe is made with an oatmeal base and flavored with mascarpone cheese, espresso, and vanilla. For serving they are topped with a layer of vanilla yogurt and a dusting of cocoa powder.
Why This Recipe Works
Overnight oats are a super easy, make-ahead breakfast recipe. You can make jars or bowls of this oatmeal for the week and have breakfast practically ready for you as soon as you wake up. It definitely helps during busy weekday mornings.
The combination of flavors is so good together, just like dessert but in breakfast form! It’s delicious right out of the fridge or warmed up before adding toppings.
Both kids and adults will love this oatmeal recipe!
Step-By-Step Instructions
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats: you can also use quick oats or steel cut oats, if preferred.
- 2 cups whole milk: plant-based milk can also be used.
- 1/4 cup maple syrup: you can substitute honey, if preferred.
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional, can also use flax seeds, if preferred)
- 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
- 2 teaspoons espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- cocoa powder (for dusting)
The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.
Prep!
Prepare overnight oats the night before you want to eat them. They need at least 6 hours of refrigeration before serving.
Create!
Combine the oats, milk, maple syrup, chia seeds, mascarpone cheese, instant espresso, and vanilla in a bowl and mix until well combined.
Place the lid on or cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
Present!
In the morning, remove the lid or plastic wrap. Spoon the oatmeal into 4 bowls or mason jars.
Top each one with a layer of the vanilla yogurt and a dusting of cocoa powder.
Tips and Techniques
- You can use old-fashioned rolled oats, quick oats, or even steel cut oats.
- Increase ratio of milk to oats for thinner oatmeal. You can use up to 1 cup of milk.
- Overnight oats can be stored, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They are a great option for weekly meal prep.
FAQ’s
Can You Use Quick Oats for Overnight Oats
Yes. You can use quick oats or even steel cut oats, sometimes called Irish oatmeal.
Do You Eat Overnight Oats Hot or Cold?
Overnight oats are meant to be enjoyed cold, right out of the refrigerator, however, you can warm them up if you prefer.
Simple heat them in the microwave or on the stovetop.
What is the Ratio For Overnight Oats?
The ratio of overnight oats can vary.
For thicker oatmeal, use 1/2 cup of rolled oats with 1/2 cup of milk.
If you prefer a thinner oatmeal, use up to 1 cup of milk for a 1/2 cup of rolled oats.
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Tiramisu Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats (see notes)
- 2 cups whole milk (or plant based)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional, can also use flax seeds, if preferred)
- 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
- 2 teaspoons espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Combine the oats, milk, maple syrup, chia seeds, mascarpone cheese, instant espresso, and vanilla in a bowl and mix until well combined.2 cups old fashioned rolled oats, 2 cups whole milk, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese, 2 teaspoons espresso powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Place the lid on or cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
- In the morning, remove the lid or plastic wrap. Spoon the oatmeal into 4 bowls or mason jars.
- Top each one with a layer of the vanilla yogurt and a dusting of cocoa powder.1/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt, cocoa powder
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- You can use old-fashioned rolled oats, quick oats, or even steel cut oats.
- Increase ratio of milk to oats for thinner oatmeal. You can use up to 1 cup of milk.
- Overnight oats can be stored, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They are a great option for weekly meal prep.
Amy Liu Dong says
Oh my goodness, this Tiramisu Overnight Oats recipe was so amazing! It eas so easy and delicious.
I am going to make this again tonight for my breakfast!
jamie says
Overnight oats are the best. These tiramisu oats were different but so good. I will make them again.
DK Park says
Tiramisu oats wass a great snack and this one gave a slight twist on it and i liked it. The oats are my favorite and with the flavors that comes with the tiramisu.