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Protein-Packed Tiramisu Overnight Oats – A Creamy, Energizing Breakfast

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant)
  • 2/3 cup milk of choice (dairy or unsweetened almond/oat milk)
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or 5% for extra creaminess)
  • 1 scoop (about 25–30 g) vanilla or unflavored whey or plant-based protein powder
  • 1–2 teaspoons instant espresso powder or strong instant coffee
  • 2–3 teaspoons pure maple syrup or honey, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of fine sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons mascarpone or light cream cheese, softened (optional “tiramisu” layer)
  • 1–2 tablespoons brewed coffee (cooled), for thinning the mascarpone layer (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional, for extra thickness and fiber)
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
  • Dark chocolate shavings or cacao nibs, for topping (optional)

Method
 

  1. Mix the coffee base: In a small bowl or directly in your jar, whisk the milk with espresso powder until the granules dissolve. Stir in vanilla and maple syrup or honey.
  2. Add the dry ingredients: Add oats, protein powder, a pinch of salt, and chia seeds if using. Stir until no dry pockets remain. The mixture should look a little loose—it will thicken overnight.
  3. Make the “tiramisu” cream (optional but great): In another small bowl, mix Greek yogurt with mascarpone and 1–2 tablespoons of cooled brewed coffee. Sweeten lightly with a drizzle of maple syrup if you like. Aim for a smooth, spoonable cream.
  4. Layer it up: Spoon half the oat mixture into a jar. Add a layer of the tiramisu cream. Top with the remaining oats, then finish with another thin layer of cream. No jar? A small container works fine.
  5. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but overnight is best. The oats soften, and the flavors meld.
  6. Finish and serve: Right before eating, dust generously with cocoa powder. Add a few dark chocolate shavings or cacao nibs for texture. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.