High Protein Tiramisu Overnight Oats
High Protein Tiramisu Overnight Oats are a healthy, dessert-inspired breakfast packed with flavor and nutrition. Creamy oats layered with coffee, cocoa, and a protein boost — it’s like having tiramisu first thing in the morning, guilt-free!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–8 hours
- Total Time: 5 minutes + overnight
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup brewed coffee (cooled) or espresso
- ½ cup milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or mascarpone
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional, for texture and fiber)
- 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or sweetener of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
- Optional toppings: dark chocolate shavings, more yogurt, or crushed ladyfingers
Instructions
- In a jar or container, combine oats, cooled coffee, milk, protein powder, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and sweetener. Stir well to combine.
- In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt or mascarpone with a splash of vanilla and a little sweetener if desired.
- Layer the oat mixture and yogurt mix like you would tiramisu: oats, yogurt, oats, yogurt.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).
- Before serving, dust the top with unsweetened cocoa powder and add optional toppings.
- Enjoy cold for a grab-and-go high protein breakfast!
Notes
- Use decaf coffee if you’re avoiding caffeine in the morning.
- Adjust sweetness based on your protein powder and personal taste.
- For extra richness, replace Greek yogurt with a mix of mascarpone and Greek yogurt.
- Great for meal prep — lasts 3–4 days in the fridge.
