How do you make overnight oats taste like tiramisu?

Soak the oats in cooled strong coffee with cocoa, then top with a thick layer of yogurt and a dusting of cocoa. The yogurt plays the role of mascarpone.

Is there alcohol in tiramisu overnight oats?

No. Traditional tiramisu sometimes uses liqueur, but this version uses only coffee, cocoa and yogurt.

Can I use instant coffee for tiramisu overnight oats?

Yes. Dissolve it in cold water and use it in place of brewed coffee. Make it strong, since the oats dilute it.

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Tiramisu

For coffee lovers who want their caffeine and breakfast in one bowl. The coffee-cocoa combination provides a gentle energy boost without the jitters. Perfect for early mornings, before important meetings, or when you need to be alert and focused. This is essentially your morning coffee and breakfast combined.

Time: 365 min
Method: Layer
Serves: 1
Energy: 475 kcal
Protein: 21 g

Go to the method

Bowl of tiramisu overnight oats topped with coffee, cocoa powder and yogurt

Method

Step 1: Brew strong coffee and let it cool completely.
Step 2: Mix cocoa powder into your DIY Oats base, then pour the cooled coffee over it.
Step 3: Top with a thick layer of yogurt to mimic the mascarpone cream in tiramisu.
Step 4: The coffee will soak into the oats overnight, creating an authentic tiramisu experience.
Step 5: You can use instant coffee dissolved in cold water if you prefer.

Notes from the Department

Add coffee to base

Nutrition

1 serving

475 cal | 21g protein | 11g fiber

2 servings

950 cal | 42g protein | 22g fiber

Estimates. Not medical advice.

Why it works

In real tiramisu, sponge soaks up coffee and sits under a layer of cream. Here the oats are the sponge: cooled coffee poured over the cocoa-laced base soaks in overnight, so the oats taste of coffee all the way through. Greek yogurt on top stands in for mascarpone, thick and tangy. A final dusting of cocoa, if you like, completes the look.

Getting the coffee right

Make it strong, and let it cool completely before pouring, or it will warm the yogurt and thin it out. Instant coffee dissolved in cold water works just as well as brewed. Decaf is fine if you want the flavour without the jolt.

Make it yours

A drop of vanilla in the yogurt makes it closer to mascarpone cream. Grated dark chocolate on top adds a bit of texture. If you do not have a DIY Oats jar, soak rolled oats, milk, chia seeds and a few almonds overnight, adding the cocoa and coffee at the same time.

Serving ideas

Build it in a glass to show off the layers. Eat it cold, straight from the fridge.

Questions people ask

How do you make overnight oats taste like tiramisu?: Soak the oats in cooled strong coffee with cocoa, then top with a thick layer of yogurt and a dusting of cocoa. The yogurt plays the role of mascarpone.
Is there alcohol in tiramisu overnight oats?: No. Traditional tiramisu sometimes uses liqueur, but this version uses only coffee, cocoa and yogurt.
Can I use instant coffee for tiramisu overnight oats?: Yes. Dissolve it in cold water and use it in place of brewed coffee. Make it strong, since the oats dilute it.