Tiramisu Overnight Oats

These Tiramisu Overnight Oats are the perfect on-the-go breakfast that keeps you full and satisfied. Creamy oats, chewy ladyfingers and the flavour of espresso in every bite! Prep them the night before and take back time in your morning!

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Why I love these Tiramisu Overnight Oats

I have been making overnight oats for breakfast for years now and they are the perfect way to start a busy day. 

They are a fun twist on the classic oatmeal and take less than 5 minutes to make the night before. Once they chill overnight you’re all set to go in the morning. Meal prep a few in advance so you don’t have to make them every night!

This Tiramisu Overnight Oats recipe is packed with the flavour of espresso and the delicious texture of soaked ladyfinger cookies. So not only are you getting a nutritious breakfast but also a little caffeine kick!

The combination of protein and fibre in these overnight oats keeps you feeling full and satisfied. They energize you through your busy day so you can be as productive as you want to be!

 

Ingredients needed

Here’s what you need to make these easy overnight oats:

• Oats
  • I prefer using large flake oats for overnight oats because they hold the texture better.
  • See alternative oat options below.
• Chia seeds
  • These gel up when they are mixed with liquid and they add some volume and extra nutrients to the recipe.
• Vanilla Greek yogurt
  • I recommend using Greek yogurt because it’s thicker and provides significantly more protein compared to regular yogurt.
• Milk
  • Use your preferred choice of milk or plant-based beverage.
• Espresso powder
  • You can typically find this at most grocery stores in the coffee and tea aisle.
• Ladyfinger cookies
  • You should be able to find these at most major grocery stores in the cookie aisle.
• Cocoa powder

 

Optional ingredients

There’s not just one way to make overnight oats. Here are some suggested alternatives, if needed or preferred:

• Quick oats or rolled oats
  • If you don’t have large flake oats you can substitute quick or rolled oats instead. I recommend reducing the milk by 1-2 tbsp so that it’s not too liquidy or mushy.
• Regular yogurt
  • Instead of Greek yogurt, you can use regular yogurt. However, this tends to be more liquidy than Greek yogurt so I recommend reducing the milk by 1-2 tbsp.
• Alternative milks
  • If you are looking for a higher protein option, I recommend using dairy milk or soy milk. Other plant-based beverages like oat milk or almond milk will still work in this recipe but provide much less protein.
• Fresh fruit
  • Top overnight oats with your preferred fresh fruit. Banana or raspberries would go well in this recipe.
• Peanut butter or other nut butters
  • Add a dollop to these overnight oats for extra flavour, healthy fats and a creamy texture.
• Maple syrup, honey or chocolate chips
  • Add any of these ingredients to increase the sweetness of this breakfast.

How to make overnight oats

All you have to do to prepare these Tiramisu Overnight Oats is:

1. In a sealable jar or container, mix together the oats, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, milk and espresso powder. Stir well.
2. Set the ladyfinger cookies on top of the oat mixture but don’t mix them in or else they may get too soggy.
3. Store in the fridge for a minimum of 1 hour, ideally overnight.
4. When you’re ready to eat, add a layer of Greek yogurt on top and sprinkle or sift some cocoa powder over the yogurt. Enjoy!

To sift the cocoa powder on top of the oats, I recommend using a mini fine mesh strainer.

 

How many hours do you need?

To achieve the best texture of overnight oats, it is recommended to allow for enough time for the oats and chia seeds to soak up all of the liquid. This takes at least 1 hour in the fridge but ideally the mixture is left overnight (for at least 6 hours).

 

What is the texture of overnight oats?

The final texture of overnight oats should be thick and creamy. If the mixture is really runny or liquidy then you have added too much milk. You can add extra oats or chia seeds to help soak up the excess liquid.

 

Are overnight oats actually healthy?

It may be hard to believe that a quick and easy breakfast is this packed with nutrients, but it’s true! I have broken down the nutrition information for each base ingredient.

• Large flake oats: Per 1/3 cup, there are 3 grams of fibre, 4 grams of protein and 8% of daily value of iron.
• Chia seeds: Per 1 tbsp, there are 3.5 grams of fibre, 2 grams of protein, over 100% of daily omega 3s and a variety of minerals.
• Greek yogurt: Per 1/3 cup, there are 7 grams of protein and 7% of daily calcium.
• Milk (dairy or soy): Per 2/3 cup of 2% dairy milk, there are 5 grams of protein, 15% of daily calcium, and significant amounts of vitamin B2, B12 and K.

As you can see, the base recipe of overnight oats is extremely nutrient dense. If you would like to boost the protein content even more, you can always add in 1-2 tbsp of vanilla protein powder to make protein overnight oats!

Dietary considerations

To make this recipe gluten free, make sure you opt for gluten free oats! Unfortunately, ladyfinger cookies are not naturally gluten free but so you will have to purchase gluten free ladyfingers.

For a vegan option, choose plant-based yogurt and soy milk instead of dairy. Ladyfinger cookies contain eggs so are not vegan. Omit them in this recipe to make it vegan or use a vegan cookie (for example, Biscoff cookies) instead!

 

How long do overnight oats last for?

As long as you store the overnight oats in an airtight container (like a mason jar or other glass jars with a lid) in the fridge, they can last up to 3-4 days without any changes in the taste or texture.

 

More healthy overnight oats recipes

If you’re looking for more overnight oats recipes, you need to check these out!

• Biscoff Overnight Oats
• Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
• Mango Lime Overnight Oats
• Lemon Blueberry Overnight Oats
• Apple Pie Overnight Oats

I hope you love these Tiramisu Overnight Oats. If you make them, I would love to see your comment and rating below. It also makes my day seeing your creations of my recipes on Instagram- don’t forget to tag @allnutrition.rd!