Tiramisu Overnight Oats (Printer-friendly)
Coffee-infused overnight oats with mascarpone and cocoa for a creamy Italian-inspired breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup whole milk
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tbsp chia seeds
05 - 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
06 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Coffee Mixture
07 - 1/4 cup strong brewed espresso, cooled to room temperature
→ Mascarpone Layer
08 - 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
09 - 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
10 - 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
→ Toppings
11 - 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
12 - 1 tbsp dark chocolate shavings (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
02 - Pour the cooled brewed espresso over the oat mixture and fold gently until the coffee is uniformly distributed throughout.
03 - Divide the oat mixture evenly between two jars or airtight containers, pressing gently to level the surface.
04 - In a small bowl, blend the mascarpone cheese, Greek yogurt, and maple syrup together using a spatula until completely smooth and creamy.
05 - Spoon the mascarpone mixture over the oats in each jar, spreading it into an even layer across the top.
06 - Seal the jars with lids and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 to 8 hours, allowing the oats to absorb the liquid and the flavors to meld together.
07 - Before serving, use a fine mesh sieve to dust the tops generously with unsweetened cocoa powder. Add dark chocolate shavings if desired. Serve chilled directly from the jar.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert but fuels you like a proper breakfast, which feels like getting away with something.
- The overnight soak does all the work while you sleep, so morning you barely has to try.
- That mascarpone layer on top makes you feel fancy even when you are eating straight from a jar in your pajamas.
02 -
- Do not skip the overnight soak because the oats will be unpleasantly chewy and the flavors will taste separate and sharp.
- Warm coffee will cause the yogurt to curdle, so patience while it cools genuinely matters here.
03 -
- Layer the mascarpone on top rather than mixing it in, because it creates a barrier that keeps the oats from drying out overnight.
- Dust the cocoa right before serving, not before refrigerating, or it will bloom into a muddy film by morning.