Tiramisu Overnight Oats
Start your morning off with something special! Tiramisu overnight oats feature your favorite flavors in a healthy, no-cook breakfast. It’s a breakfast treat that’s sure to make you smile. Prepare tiramisu oats the night before for the easiest morning ever!
Craving tiramisu? Satisfy your desires without all the time and effort of that complicated, layered dessert.
Make overnight tiramisu oats — they are easy to prepare and take only minutes in the kitchen!
With 60% less prep time than making traditional tiramisu, you can enjoy this delicious dairy-free dessert anytime, including breakfast. If you’re like me, I’m always tickled pink when it’s in the fridge!
Key Ingredients
You can find the full printable recipe, including ingredient quantities, below. But first, here are some explanations of ingredients and steps to help you make this recipe perfect every time.
- Almond milk — Let’s use unsweetened almond milk to make the creamy base.
- Coffee — I use one teaspoon of instant coffee, but you can bump that up to two teaspoons if you want more coffee flavor.
- Dates — I’m using three full-size Medjool dates in this recipe to keep it healthy, but you can skip the blender and stir in a tablespoon of maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Oats — For this recipe, I used a cup of rolled oats, also known as old-fashioned oats. I recommend them over instant oats because they offer a better texture.
- Chia — We want thick, beautiful overnight oats, and to achieve this, we’ll use chia seeds. They absorb liquid beautifully! You can grind chia seeds to make the texture smooth.
- Cocoa — You’ll need a couple of tablespoons (plus a teaspoon) of unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Cinnamon — Let’s add even more flavor with a teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- Yogurt — Tiramisu is a creamy dish. We’ll make this one creamy with some plain plant-based yogurt.
- Protein Powder — We’ll add some vanilla protein powder to the yogurt to add delicious flavor!
How to Make Tiramisu Overnight Oats
- Pulse milk, coffee, and dates in a blender in short bursts, gradually increasing the speed until smooth.
- Take a taste test. If you want it sweeter, pulse in another pitted date or blend in a teaspoon (or two) of maple syrup).
- Stir together the oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, and cinnamon.
- Pour in the date milk and stir to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour, up to overnight.
- Before serving, prepare the creamy layer by stirring together yogurt and protein powder.
- Spoon half of the oatmeal mixture into the bottom of two serving dishes. Top with half of the creamy layer. Repeat this, ending with the creamy layer.
- Sprinkle the top of each dish with cocoa powder.
- Serve it right away or cover and refrigerate to serve tomorrow.
Frequently-Asked Questions
What is tiramisu?
Tiramisu is an Italian dessert that features coffee-flavored cookies layered with whipped cream and cream cheese. It’s typically topped with a dusting of cocoa powder. This recipe has been adapted in many ways over the years, including transforming it into delicious oats-based breakfast recipes.
Is there alcohol in tiramisu oats?
Yes, traditional tiramisu includes ladyfinger cookies soaked in a boozed-up coffee mixture. However, for the overnight oats version, we’ll skip the alcohol. Breakfast is not a time for day drinking, even with our food!
Healthy Tiramisu Overnight Oats
Here are some reasons this recipe is so healthy:
- Using dates to sweeten the oats adds fiber, meaning there are no refined sugars in this recipe.
- Oats and chia seeds add fiber to every bite.
- Adding protein powder to the yogurt adds more plant-based protein. Want to make tiramisu protein overnight oats? Add a tablespoon of protein powder to the oats as well.
- Chia seeds add Omega-3s.
- Use fermented plant-based protein for improved gut health.
All of these small steps add up to big health benefits over time!
Serving Suggestions
Serve this overnight tiramisu oats with some tasty or texture toppings. Here are some great ideas:
- Make tiramisu protein overnight oats by adding this healthy protein granola on top. You’ll love the crunch and flavor it adds!
- Drizzles of dairy-free chocolate syrup add even more chocolate flavor and looks lovely, too.
- You can add dried fruit like raisins or dried fresh strawberries to the oats for added flavor and sweetness.
Storage Tips
If you have leftovers, cover the dish (I use reusable silicone covers) and refrigerate for 2 or 3 days. If you want to freeze it, prepare the overnight oats and create the layers in a freezer-safe container. Then freeze for up to 2 months. To thaw, transfer to the fridge overnight. It will be ready to enjoy the next morning!
More Oats Recipes
If you love this dairy-free tiramisu overnight oats recipe, here are more favorites to try:
Tiramisu Overnight Oats
Ingredients
Date Milk
- 1 ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee
- 3 Medjool dates (substitute 1 tablespoon of maple syrup or agave nectar)
Oats
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon ground chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Creamy Layer
- 1 cup plant-based yogurt (plain, not sweetened)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla protein powder
Topping
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
For the Date Milk:
- Add milk coffee and dates to a blender or food processor. Pulse in short bursts, gradually increasing the speed until it's smooth. Take a small taste test. If you want it sweeter you can add another pitted date or blend in a teaspoon (or two) of maple syrup).
For the Overnight Oats:
- Stir together the oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, and cinnamon in a bowl. Pour in the date milk and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour, up to overnight.
For the Creamy Layer
- Once the oats have thickened, it's time to prepare the creamy layer. Combine yogurt with vanilla protein powder in a bowl. Stir until combined.
Assembly
- Spoon half of the oatmeal mixture into the bottom of two serving dishes. Top with half of the creamy layer. Repeat this, ending with the creamy layer.
For the Topping:
- Sprinkle the top of each cup with cocoa powder. Serve it right away or cover and refrigerate to serve within 2 days.
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Notes
The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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This recipe is absolutely amazing!