About This Recipe
These high-protein tiramisu overnight oats taste like dessert for breakfast—creamy, coffee-kissed, and cocoa-dusted—with more than 25g protein and just 5 minutes of prep. They’re perfect for make-ahead mornings and satisfy that tiramisu craving without refined sugar.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)
- 3/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 shot espresso (or 2–3 tbsp strong coffee), cooled
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for dusting
- 1–2 tsp maple syrup or date syrup, to taste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional toppings: cacao nibs, a few fresh berries
Instructions
- Brew 1 shot espresso (or 2–3 tbsp strong coffee) and let it cool.
- In a jar, stir together 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1 tbsp chia seeds, 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 tsp vanilla, a pinch of salt, and 1–2 tsp maple or date syrup.
- In a separate bowl, whisk 3/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt with 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder until silky; sweeten to taste if desired.
- Layer: spoon half the oat mixture into the jar, drizzle half the cooled espresso over it, add half the cocoa yogurt; repeat the layers.
- Dust the top with a pinch of cocoa. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled. If too thick, loosen with a splash of almond milk. Optional toppings: cacao nibs or a few fresh berries.
- Meal-prep note: keeps well in the fridge up to 3 days; assemble in lidded jars for grab-and-go.
Healthy Focus
Protein-forward and fiber-rich using Greek yogurt, chia, and whole oats; low added sugar with maple or date syrup; balanced macros to keep you full and energized.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 370
- Protein: 26g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 49g
- Fiber: 10g
- Net Carbs: 39g
Tips & Variations
- Dairy-free/vegan: use thick coconut yogurt and a plant protein milk; sweeten with date syrup or maple.
- Extra protein: whisk in 1–2 tbsp whey, casein, or collagen and add a splash more milk if needed.
- Tiramisu vibe: add a tiny pinch of cinnamon and an extra dash of vanilla for bakery-style aroma.
- Decaf-friendly: swap in decaf espresso for a nighttime prep.
- Gluten-free: choose certified GF oats.
- Sweeter without sugar: use liquid monk fruit or stevia drops to taste.
Make-Ahead & Storage
- Refrigerate up to 3 days. Oats thicken as they chill—stir and loosen with milk before serving.
- Assemble in 10–12 oz jars for portable breakfasts.