These tiramisu overnight oats are creamy and delicious, with a hint of coffee, chocolate, cinnamon, and vanilla. The absolute BEST part of this recipe, though, is that it makes a whole batch so you'll have a wonderful, healthy breakfast to eat on all week! You can also make them with dairy, plant-based, or vegan ingredients.
2¼cupsnonfat unsweetened Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt(nonfat vanilla may be used, reduce the vanilla extract to 1 teaspoon)
1½cupsunsweetened oat milk(Use any milk of choice)
⅓ to ½cuphoney(alternative sweeteners can be used; adjust overall sweetness to your taste preferences)
2tablespoonschia seeds
1 to 2teaspoonsespresso powder(adjust to your preferred coffee taste)
3teaspoonsunsweetened cocoa powder
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
1teaspooncinnamon
¼teaspoonkosher salt
Instructions
In a medium sized mixing bowl whisk together all of the ingredients.
Transfer the mixed oats to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. See notes below to adjust the consistency and flavors if needed.
Kori's Tips
For more helpful hints, substitution ideas, cooking tips, and other delicious recipes check out the post above! VARIATIONS AND TIPS:
You won't be able to substitute an exact 1 to 3 teaspoons of any other coffee than the espresso powder. I tried using brewed coffee, instant coffee granules, and a French roast coffee powder, but none had the same taste and consistency as the espresso powder.
Any favorite sweetener may be used - a sugar-free substitute, brown sugar, regular sugar, honey, agave, or even maple syrup if you'd like.
To make it higher in protein: use Greek yogurt and chia seeds. A small amount of protein powder or collagen powder may be used, but it will change the taste as well as the overall consistency and thickness.
To make it plant-based and vegan: use coconut yogurt. It is runnier so you will need to use 2 cups instead of 2¼ cups.
To reduce fat: use nonfat yogurt and nonfat milk of choice. Depending upon your milk of choice, it may affect the final consistency of the oats, a runnier milk like nonfat will make the oats looser.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Since this makes a whole batch, you can choose to keep it all in one bowl or transfer to individual serving containers to grab and go all week.
For a special occasion or if you're feeling fancy, layer the oats with sweetened vanilla yogurt. Top with a dollop of yogurt, chocolate shavings, and a sprinkle of cinnamon!