Tiramisu Oats (Overnight Oats or Stovetop)

These Tiramisu Oats layer chocolate espresso oats with creamy Greek-style yogurt, finished with a dusting of cocoa. Enjoy them overnight or warm-an easy, make-ahead breakfast.

👩🏽‍⚕️ Nutritionist's Note:

Why You'll Love These Oats

Made with high-protein rolled oats to boost protein and keep you full longer.
Flexible to enjoy cooked or overnight-both improve digestibility, with soaking helping the overnight version.
Rich in beta-glucans, a soluble fiber that supports cholesterol, gut health, and steadier blood glucose.
Naturally sweetened with dates, which add fiber and polyphenols for a more balanced blood glucose response.
Creamy and satisfying thanks to yogurt and high-protein nondairy milk, adding protein, calcium, and probiotics.

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👩🏽‍⚕️ Nutritionist's Note:
👩🏼‍🌾 Ingredients & Health Benefits
🥛 Substitutions
📝 Tips for Making Tiramisu Oats
Tiramisu Oats (Overnight Oats or Stovetop) Recipe
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✔️ Storage & Heating Tips
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👩🏼‍🌾 Ingredients & Health Benefits

As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, my goal is to highlight the health benefits of each ingredient. Below, I've included notes on the ingredients from a nutrition expert's perspective.

Cocoa powder, vanilla extract, Greek-style yogurt, rolled oats, dates, espresso powder, and nondairy milk.

Dates: Naturally sweeten the oats while supplying fiber, potassium, and polyphenols.
Vanilla: Vanilla rounds out the flavor and enhances sweetness naturally.
Rolled oats: Provide complex carbohydrates for lasting energy.
Nondairy milk: Adds creaminess and contributes protein, calcium, and vitamin D when fortified.
Espresso or coffee: Adds rich tiramisu flavor and provides antioxidants.
Cocoa powder: Rich in flavanols, and adds a deep chocolate flavor without added sugar.
Greek-style yogurt: Boosts protein, adds probiotics for gut health, and creates a creamy tiramisu-like texture.

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🥛 Substitutions

This recipe is versatile and easy to adapt. Below are some simple ingredient substitutions.

Rolled oats: Use steel-cut oats (for soaked overnight and cooked options) for a chewier bite.
Espresso or coffee: Replace with decaf coffee or omit for a caffeine-free version.
Cocoa powder: Use cacao powder or unsweetened chocolate shavings.
Plant-based Greek-style yogurt: Substitute with a yogurt of your choice.
Dates - Use pitted Medjool dates for a sweeter cream or Deglet Noor dates for a less sweet. Or substitute with prunes.
Nondairy milk - Soy and oat milk are creamier, whereas almond milk is lighter. (Soy milk typically has the most protein.) Coconut milk has a rich, tropical flavor and a creamy consistency, but it is higher in saturated fats. Rice milk is a good option if you have allergies, as it is free from common allergens. Hemp milk has a slightly nutty flavor and is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.

📝 Tips for Making Tiramisu Oats

These additional tips will help you get the best results from this recipe.

For stovetop tiramisu oats:

Three dates soaking in hot water in a glass pyrex.

Soak the dates until softened. Use the same water for blending as it contains nutrients.

Blend the soaked dates until completely smooth. Larger dates give the best taste and texture.

Nondairy milk, rolled oats, and espresso powder in a stainless steel saucepan.

Whisk instant coffee or instant espresso directly into the heated milk so it fully dissolves and distributes evenly.

Oats, coffee, and nondairy milk cooking in a saucepan.

Cooking the oats in milk instead of water makes them much creamier and richer in texture.

Oats, coffee, date caramel, and nondairy milk cooking in a saucepan.

Add the date syrup once the oats have thickened so the sweetness blends evenly and the texture stays creamy.

Cooked rolled oats in a stainless steel saucepan.

Cook until the liquid has been absorbed.

Let the oats cool slightly before adding yogurt so it stays thick and creamy.

Add cocoa powder using a sieve to avoid clumps and get a classic tiramisu finish.

For overnight tiramisu oats:

Soak the dates in soft coffee or espresso for smooth blending.

Add the ingredients to a container with a tight-fitting lid. Leave extra space in the container for the yogurt. Soak the oats overnight before adding the yogurt and cocoa powder.

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✔️ Storage & Heating Tips

These simple steps preserve flavor, texture, and the powerful nutrients.

Cooked tiramisu oats: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of milk to restore creaminess. Add yogurt and cocoa powder after reheating.
Overnight tiramisu oats: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Enjoy cold or warm gently in the microwave or on the stovetop with a little extra milk. Add yogurt and cocoa powder just before serving.

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🙋🏽‍♀️ Recipe FAQs

Can I use instant coffee instead of instant espresso in tiramisu oats?

Yes. Instant espresso has a stronger, more concentrated flavor, while instant coffee is milder-adjust to taste.

Can I warm up tiramisu overnight oats?

Yes. Warm gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of milk to loosen the texture.

What oats should I use for tiramisu oats?

For the overnight version, rolled oats are best because they soften without cooking and create a creamy texture. Steel-cut oats are less processed and slightly higher in fiber, but they require heating the milk first to soften. For the cooked version, either rolled oats or steel-cut oats work well-rolled oats cook faster and creamier, while steel-cut oats have a chewier texture.