Tiramisu Overnight Oats

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This Tiramisu Overnight Oats recipe is inspired by the rich flavors of tiramisu with the convenience of overnight oats, resulting in a creamy and satisfying morning treat. Perfect for a quick weekday breakfast or grab and go snack, these oats are sure to become a new favorite.

Overnight oats in a glass topped with cocoa powder and 3 coffee beans.

What is tiramisu?

Tiramisu is a traditional Italian dessert, made by layering espresso-soaked cookies with whipped mascarpone and coated in cocoa powder.

What are tiramisu overnight oats?

These overnight oats take inspiration from the dessert tiramisu, with its coffee, cocoa, and whipped cheese.

To mimic these flavors when making overnight oats, we’ll soak the oats overnight in a coffee, yogurt, and milk mixture so they absorb the flavor and become soft and creamy.

Then we’ll whip cream cheese and yogurt together and sweeten it with maple syrup.

Topping the coffee overnight oats with this whipped cheese and then dusting everything really gives these oats dessert vibes. Of course, it’s just inspired by tiramisu, it’s not the real thing, but it is super delicious and makes for an easy make-ahead breakfast.

If you’re a big fan of overnight oats, browse my overnight oats category. You’ll find recipes like cinnamon bun overnight oats, chocolate peanut butter overnight oats, and pumpkin pie oats.

Ingredients

See the recipe card for exact amounts.

Ingredient in bowls for tiramisu overnight oats.

oats: in all of my overnight oats recipes I use a 50-50 mix of old fashioned rolled oats and large flake oats. The old fashioned oats make the recipe super creamy and the large flake oats give it a bit of bite and texture after soaking. You can use all rolled oats if you prefer.
milk: I like unsweetened almond milk, oat milk, or cashew milk for my overnight oats recipes.
coffee: this replicates the flavor from dipping the cookies in espresso in traditional tiramisu.
yogurt: I use plain Greek yogurt in all of my overnight oats recipes to add creamy and a slightly tangy flavor.
maple syrup: a few tablespoons of maple syrup sweeten the oats.
vanilla extract: for flavor
chia seeds: chia seeds soak up the liquid and add fiber and omega-3 fatty acids to this recipe. If you omit them, you’ll have a thinner result with more liquid.
cream cheese: I use this to mimic the whipped mascarpone in traditional tiramisu. The result is slightly sweet and tangy. Cream cheese is easy to find in my local grocery stores.

Substitutions

milk: use any type of milk that you prefer.
coffee: I use strong instant coffee but you can use the more traditional brewed espresso if you prefer. Or use instant espresso powder to make espresso.
maple syrup: use brown or white sugar instead.

Overnight oats in a glass topped with cocoa powder and 2 coffee beans.

Instructions

Prep Tips

This is a no cook recipe.
Let the cream cheese sit out for an hour or so before whipping and serving

You can store the oat mixture in two ways:

one big container that you will take portions from later
individual containers so they are easier to grab and go

This recipe stores the oats in one container and portions them after they sit overnight. You can easily evenly divide them in to 2-4 containers before refrigerating overnight if you prefer.

Liquid is stirred in a large glass measuring cup.

Mix the wet ingredients together.

Oats and chia seeds are stirred into liquid in a large glass measuring cup.

Add the oats and chia seeds.

Liquidy oats are stirred in a large glass measuring cup.

Let it sit for 5 minutes and then mix again to distribute the chia seeds evenly. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate overnight.

A thick oat mixture is stirred in a large glass measuring cup.

The oats thicken a lot in the fridge overnight. You can add more liquid now if you prefer. I like thicker oats.

Whip the softened cream cheese with maple syrup, yogurt, and vanilla extract. Once the oats have sat overnight you can add this topping and re-refrigerate them if you are meal-prepping.

Otherwise, serve the oats by adding oats to your glass or bowl.

Oats in a glass with a cream cheese topping.

Add the cream cheese topping and smooth it out on top.

Overnight oats in a glass topped with cocoa powder.

Dust with cocoa powder. Serve or refrigerate until needed.

If storing these in the fridge again, make sure to cover each glass or container with plastic wrap or a lid.

Tips for making Tiramisu overnight oats

adjust the texture: I like using half large flake oats so the recipe has some bite and isn’t too soft. I also like thicker oats. You can use all rolled oats if you want it creamier. You can add more liquid when serving if the mixture is too thick for you.
overnight: soaking the oats overnight works best especially when using large flake oats. The oats can soften, the chia seeds can absorb the liquid, and all of the flavors can mingle together. If you don’t want to wait, allow at least 4 hours of soaking.
grab and go: once you mix the ingredients together, you can evenly divide the oats into 2-4 jars before refrigerating. This allows you to just grab a portion and go.
meal prep: these oats last at least 5 days in the fridge, making them perfect to prep at the beginning of your week. I’ve eaten them after 5 days, with the cream cheese on top during refrigeration, and the oats still have great texture.
chia seeds: when using chia seeds in overnight oats it helps to mix everything together and then let it sit for five minutes before mixing again. This helps the chia seeds start to absorb the liquid which makes it easier to incorporate them evenly in the mixture and helps prevent them from clumping together. I do this every time I make oat with chia seeds, and when I make chia pudding.

What to serve with overnight oats

Overnight oats are great by themselves or with an iced coffee or cup of hot coffee. You can top your oats with fresh fruits, or nuts and seeds.

If you liked this recipe, try apple pie overnight oats or peanut butter and jelly overnight oats.

Storage

Store these oats in the fridge for up to 5 days.

FAQs

Can I double this recipe and keep it in the fridge all week?

Yes, this recipe is great for doubling or tripling and lasts for up to 5 days in the fridge.

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