Dreamy tiramisu overnight oats are made with layers of chocolate espresso oats, yogurt and clasically dusted with cocoa powder. A perfect high protein, make-ahead breakfast that can be made vegan and gluten-free! (Note, these can be made into blended overnight oats or regular overnight oats!)

Tiramisu layered overnight oats with chia seeds.

Blended Oats

I have been loving blended oats for breakfast. It’s one of those breakfast recipes that tastes like dessert but is secretly low in sugar, high in protein, and packed with fiber! This Tiramisu version is incredible – layers of rich, chocolatey espresso oatmeal and decadent coconut yogurt ‘mascarpone’ make these oats seem like the classic favorite dessert, but in reality they’re actually a nutritious breakfast.

I’m sharing two different ways to make these – blended oats and classic overnight oats. Blending the oats creates this dessert-like pudding that is unreal, however, if you aren’t a fan of blended oats, you can simply make classic regular overnight oats by mixing everything together instead of blending it!

benefits of overnight oats

Great meal prep – this is the easiest make-ahead, meal prep breakfast idea!
Quick – you can make these overnight oats in less than 15 minutes!
Nutritious – everything you need in a breakfast; healthy fats, protein, and fiber!
Satiating – they’ll keep you full & satisfied all morning long, especially if you have a morning sweet tooth!
Dietary friendly – these are customizable and can be made dairy-free, refined sugar-free, gluten-free, nut-free, etc!

Video – watch me make tiramisu overnight oats

Ingredients you’ll need

Full recipe and measurements are in the recipe card at the bottom of the post!

Oats – Old-fashioned oats work best, I wouldn’t recommend using anything else! Use certified gluten-free if necessary!
Protein powder – use a flavor you love the taste of, as it’ll add some flavor and natural sweetness to the oats! I used Ka’Chava chocolate or vanilla – it’s delicious!
Cocoa powder – Gives the oats a rich chocolate taste!
Chia seeds – These help to bind the overnight oats. I like to use whole chia seeds, but ground will work too – the texture just might be slightly different.
Nut butter – Cashew or almond butter work best! I wouldn’t recommend peanut butter as it has an overpowering flavor. For a nut-free option, sunflower seed butter or OatHaus Granola butter are great!
Espresso/coffee – I like using espresso because it has a strong flavour. However, if you don’t have an espresso machine, freshly brewed or instant coffee works fine. You can use decaf if preferred.
Milk – I prefer cashew or almond milk but any type of milk will work! The creamier, the better!
Maple syrup – Adds a rich taste. Any other liquid sweetener will work too. Monk fruit drops are a great sugar-free option.
Vanilla – Totally optional but it really adds to the overall flavor of the oats!
Yogurt – greek or coconut yogurt work great! Be sure to use a thick option!

how to make tiramisu overnight oats

Make the overnight oats

In a blender, combine all of the oats ingredients. Blend for a minute or so until smooth and creamy. You can blend for a shorter time if you want some texture from the oats. If you don’t want blended oats, simply mix together all of the ingredients in a bowl until no lumps remain.

Assemble your jars

Blended oats: Pour the oats into your jars and add a layer of yogurt on top. Place in the fridge for at least an hour or until ready to eat.

Regular overnight oats: Place the bowl of oats in the fridge for a few hours-overnight. When ready to eat, add to your jar with layers of yogurt in between or just simply fill your jar and add a layer over top. Dust with cocoa powder and enjoy!

Overnight oats FAQ’s

how can i make high protein overnight oats?

This recipe is naturally high in protein thanks to the added protein powder. You can use plant-based protein powder, collagen, etc. However, if you aren’t a fan of protein powder try adding Hemp hearts. Hemp hearts are super nutrient dense and packed with protein. Simply stir some into the overnight oats mixture.

Are overnight oats healthy?

Overnight oats are a great breakfast option if made right! With the addition of healthy fats and protein, this high fiber breakfast can turn into a satiating, blood sugar-supporting breakfast that will keep you satisfied all morning! They’re also a great source of resistant starch which benefits gut health.

Can I warm up overnight oats?

Although overnight oats are best served cold, you can heat them up. The best way to heat overnight oats is to use the microwave. It’s convenient & saves time! However, you can pour the oats into a sauce pan and heat over the stove as well.

In the microwave, put overnight oats into a microwave-safe bowl.
Add a touch more milk and stir.
Heat in 30-second intervals, stir.
Then heat another 30 seconds if needed until you get the desired temperature. You can add more milk to reach your desired consistency.

What type of oats work best for overnight oats?

Old-fashioned rolled oats work best! Steel cut oats create a gummy consistency.

Expert Tips

Don’t be tempted to add more liquid! (Unless your overnight oats are really dry.) It’s better to have slightly thicker overnight oats than runnier, as you want your oats to be sturdy enough in the jar so the yogurt doesn’t mix into them. You can add more liquid before eating if desired!
Allow enough fridge time to set! The oats and chia seeds need time to soak up the liquid and thicken and soften.

Storage

Store overnight oats in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. I prefer to prepare the layers of oat mixture and yogurt before eating, as they separately tend to mix eventually if put together. However, instead of doing layers, you can add the oats to a jar and add the yogurt on top. They won’t mix together as much, this way!

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