Tiramisu Overnight Oats

Max efficiency and multi-tasking is how I spend 90% of my waking hours. While some studies suggest that multi-tasking is actually not as efficient as most people believe, I’m going to politely disagree. These Tiramisu Overnight Oats are a prime example. They combine a dose of caffeine, oats and chia seeds for a filling breakfast, a sweet decadent dessert flavor and it all comes together overnight while I sleep. Tell me how that isn’t optimal efficiency!

The backstory to this recipe however, maybe or maybe not, has its origins in my own multi-tasking disasters. I was eating a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast, standing at my kitchen island while I was also drank my coffee, prepared my to do list and gathered all the items I needed from the pantry for the photoshoot I had that morning. Somehow, and to be clear I still have no ideas how I did this, I spilled half my coffee cup into my bowl of oatmeal. Many people would have probably dumped those ruined oats and started fresh, but I’m not a quitter, so I soldiered on with my coffee soaked oats and instantly got inspired to make these Tiramisu Overnight Oats.

Did you know that tiramisu is loosely translated to “pick me up”? Traditionally, the dessert is coffee soaked ladyfingers, but since this is for breakfast (and ladyfingers aren’t usually vegan) we are taking a few liberties here. The oats take the place of the ladyfingers and we use thick vegan yogurt to replace the mascarpone found in tiramisu. You end up with the same creamy, coffee infused texture with a touch of sweetness and chocolate to complete the ensemble. It’s a definite pick me up that should bring a smile to your day.

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Tiramisu Overnight Oats

Prep Time1 day d 5 minutes mins

Cook Time5 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast

Keyword: chia seeds, coffee, oats, tiramsu, vegan, vegetarian

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 3 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 cup brewed coffee
• 3/4 cup non-dairy milk of choice
• 2 tbsp agave (divided) sub maple syrup or honey (v)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp coffee extract optional
• 1/2 cup vegan plain yogurt
• 1-2 tbsp shaved or chopped chocolate or cocoa powder

Instructions

• Brew a cup of coffee. Set aside.
• To a bowl add oats, chia seeds, coffee, non-dairy milk, vanilla, coffee extract (if using) & half of the sweetener. Stir to combine. Cover & store in the refrigerator overnight.

  If meal prepping feel free to place in individual containers prior to storing.
• In a small container mix together the yogurt & the remaining half of sweetener. Cover & store in the refrigerator.
• The next morning, assemble by placing layers of the oats, then yogurt then chocolate into desired containers. Store in the refrigerator, covered until ready to eat.

Notes

Oats:  Make sure you choose rolled oats (or old-fashioned as they are often referred to).  Instant oats will become a pile of mush and steel cut oats will not soften.

Chia seeds: Chia sees are optional but they do bulk up the oats for a filling breakfast & plenty of fiber.

Meal prep:  Feel free to portion this off & store in individual containers at the time of prep.  While you could add the sweetened yogurt at this time, it does sink into the liquid oat mixture.  To achieve the layers shown you need to wait for the oats to plump up after a few hours.

Hot or cold?  This is prepared cold, but if you prefer a warm oat in the morning you can heat the oats up & then top with the sweetened yogurt & chocolate.

Enjoy!