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These tiramisu overnight oats taste like dessert for breakfast with rich cocoa, espresso, and creamy Greek yogurt topping! It’s an easy make-ahead recipe with no cooking required—perfect for busy mornings.
If you’re looking for a way to change up your overnight oats routine—this is the recipe! I mean, who doesn’t want tiramisu for breakfast? The combination of cocoa powder, espresso, and a luscious Greek yogurt topping creates such a delicious experience that you’ll forget you’re eating oatmeal.
I used to be on the fence about overnight oats, but this carrot cake overnight oats recipe changed my mind. So I decided to try a tiramisu-inspired spin: I was the idea on Pinterest but created my own version of the recipe. Greek yogurt sweetened with maple syrup mimics creamy mascarpone, and a dusting of cocoa powder tops it off just like the real dessert. It’s so much fun and I can’t wait for you to try it!
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“These are incredibly delicious!! How is this breakfast and not a sweet treat? The flavor is amazing, like having real tiramisu! The yogurt on top really kicks things up a notch, I love the different textures going on. 100% making these oats again :)” -Tanvee
Key ingredients
For these tiramisu overnight oats, I had the idea to use purchased cold brew to make it easy to infuse the espresso flavor: just like in my frozen espresso martini! It makes it so simple to make and really accentuates the chocolate flavor.
- Old Fashioned rolled oats: I always use old-fashioned rolled oats for overnight oats because they maintain the perfect texture after soaking. Steel cut oats are not designed for this cooking method (avoid them completely!), and quick-cooking oats become pretty mushy.
- Cocoa powder: Standard cocoa powder mixes with maple syrup to create a chocolaty flavor. The cocoa also creates that beautiful brown color reminiscent of tiramisu’s dusted top.
- Espresso or cold brew: This ingredient is essential for authentic tiramisu flavor! I like using purchased cold brew coffee so I don’t have to make anything, but strong espresso works too.
- Greek yogurt topping: The creamy topping is what takes these oats from good to great! I mix Greek yogurt with maple syrup and vanilla extract to create a layer that mimics tiramisu’s mascarpone filling—similar to my strawberry shortcake pancakes and carrot cake baked oatmeal.
Pro tips for tiramisu overnight oats
I used to not love overnight oats, but after I made this carrot cake overnight oats recipe is changed my mind about this healthy breakfast idea! Here are a few tips I’ve picked up:
- Soak time: I’ve found that letting the oats sit for at least 2 hours gives you the best texture, but overnight is ideal. The longer soaking time allows the chia seeds to fully expand and the flavors to meld together.
- Sweetness level: If you find the oats too sweet, start with 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of maple syrup in the oat mixture and adjust to your taste.
A few notes on the coffee methods
I love buying purchased cold brew because it’s so easy, but you can make your own cold brew coffee and it’s extremely simple. You’ll just need to make it 24 hours in advance.
Alex and I are big coffee nerds and have made many recipes for coffee drinks and espresso drinks in our barista series. Here’s my favorite methods for how to make espresso and how to make espresso without a machine. The best ways without a machine, in my opinion, are French press espresso and Moka Pot coffee (using a Bialetti).
Storage and make ahead tips
I like to make a double batch of these tiramisu overnight oats on Sunday evening to have breakfast sorted for the first few days of the week. You can store the prepared oats in covered containers or mason jars in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
For the best experience, I recommend preparing the Greek yogurt topping fresh each morning rather than storing it on top of the oats: this way you can stir the oats layer before topping.
If you want to prep multiple servings, divide the oat mixture into individual half-pint mason jars and prepare the yogurt topping in a separate container. This makes grabbing breakfast on busy mornings easy.
Dietary notes
This tiramisu overnight oats recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free. For vegan, use oat milk and vegan coconut yogurt (we like the brand Cocojune).
Tiramisu Overnight Oats
These tiramisu overnight oats taste like dessert for breakfast with rich cocoa, espresso, and creamy Greek yogurt topping! It’s an easy make-ahead recipe with no cooking required—perfect for busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Overnight Oats
- Cuisine: Breakfast
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the oats layer
- 1 cup rolled Old Fashioned oats (do not use steel cut or quick cooking)
- ¾ cup milk of choice
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ tablespoon chia seeds
- ¼ cup espresso or cold brew
- 1 pinch salt, optional
For the topping
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 pinch cinnamon
Instructions
- In a glass dish with a cover, place the oats, milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, chia seeds, espresso, and salt and stir to combine. (If you’d like, you can divide the mixture into two half pint jars with covers here.)
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight. Before serving, stir the jars. Mix the Greek yogurt topping and add to the top, then dust with cocoa powder. The oats are best immediately, but you can store 2 to 3 days (the texture becomes more sticky). This oatmeal is meant to be enjoyed cold straight from the refrigerator.
Notes
For more flavors, see our original Overnight Oats recipe or these Carrot Cake Overnight Oats.
For vegan, use oat milk and vegan coconut yogurt (we like the brand Cocojune).
Question: Can Greek Vanilla yogurt, like Oikos, be used for the Topping?
Yes, that would work great!
These are incredibly delicious!! How is this breakfast and not a sweet treat? The flavour is amazing, like having real tiramisu! The yogurt on top really kicks things up a notch, I love the different textures going on. 100% making these oats again :)
I will reduce the amount of maple syrup next time though, to make the oats a bit less decadent. Just a personal preference, I think reducing to 1T or 1.5T of maple syrup in the oats would be fine!