Tiramisu Overnight Oats (Printable Version)
Overnight oats layered with mascarpone, espresso, and cocoa for an Italian-inspired breakfast treat.
# Ingredient List:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (90 g)
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based (240 ml)
03 - 2 tablespoons brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
04 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
05 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, to taste
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Mascarpone Layer
07 - 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese (60 g)
08 - 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
09 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
→ Toppings
10 - 2 tablespoons dark chocolate shavings or chips
11 - 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
12 - Optional: ladyfinger biscuit pieces and extra coffee for drizzling
# How to Make:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, milk, brewed espresso or coffee, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
02 - Divide the oat mixture evenly between two serving jars or airtight containers.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the mascarpone cheese, Greek yogurt, and maple syrup or honey until smooth and creamy with no lumps remaining.
04 - Spoon the mascarpone mixture over the oat base in each jar, spreading it into an even, thick layer.
05 - Cover the jars securely and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow the oats to absorb the liquid and soften.
06 - In the morning, top each jar with dark chocolate shavings and a dusting of unsweetened cocoa powder. Add ladyfinger pieces and a light drizzle of extra coffee if desired. Serve chilled, stirring the layers together or scooping through each one for the full tiramisu experience.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The mascarpone layer tastes so indulgent you will forget you are eating oats for breakfast.
- Coffee soaked anything before eight in the morning is honestly the kindest way to start a day.
02 -
- If your mascarpone is cold straight from the fridge, let it sit for ten minutes before whisking or it will stay lumpy no matter how hard you try.
- Do not skip the chia seeds because they are what transform the texture from watery oats to something that actually holds together.
03 -
- Use espresso that has been sitting around since this morning because it does not need to be fresh brewed, just cooled down.
- Smear the mascarpone layer all the way to the edges of the jar so every single spoonful gets both the creamy and the oat layers together.