Tiramisu Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy coffee-chocolate overnight oats with mascarpone inspired by the classic Italian dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Tiramisu Layer

07 - 1/4 cup strong brewed espresso or coffee, cooled
08 - 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese or cream cheese
09 - 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, plus extra for dusting
10 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey

→ Toppings

11 - 2 tablespoons dark chocolate shavings (optional)
12 - Cocoa powder for dusting

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture is evenly combined.
02 - In a small separate bowl, whisk together the cooled espresso, mascarpone cheese, cocoa powder, and maple syrup. Continue whisking until the mixture is completely smooth and no lumps remain.
03 - Divide half of the oat mixture between two jars or bowls, spooning it evenly into each container. Use the back of a spoon to create an even base layer.
04 - Top each oat base with half of the tiramisu mixture, spreading it gently over the oats to create an even second layer.
05 - Add the remaining oat mixture on top of the tiramisu layer in each jar, followed by the remaining tiramisu mixture to finish the layered presentation.
06 - Cover the jars or bowls tightly with lids and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the oats to soften and flavors to meld.
07 - Just before serving, dust the tops generously with cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings if desired for added texture and visual appeal.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • You get to eat dessert for breakfast without any guilt whatsoever
  • The flavors develop overnight into something that tastes like you spent hours making it
  • Its meal prep that actually makes you excited to wake up
02 -
  • Hot espresso will partially cook your oats and change the texture entirely
  • The chia seeds need time to hydrate or youll have a weirdly separated mixture
  • Mascarpone can seize up if you whisk it too aggressively, so keep it gentle
03 -
  • Make your espresso the night before and store it in the fridge so its ready to go
  • Use a clean spoon to taste your mixture before you layer it, adjusting sweetness as needed

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