Vegan Tiramisu Overnight Oats

Sweet & creamy with just the right amount of bitterness from the coffee and cacao. This is one for the coffee lovers!

It certainly tastes like dessert, but it is actually healthy and takes only 5 minutes to make.

WHAT IS TIRAMISU

It is a coffee flavoured Italian dessert that is made by layering coffee and liquored soaked sponge cake or lady fingers, mascarpone cheese and a dusting of cacao powder.

To make this into a healthy breakfast I used oats instead of cake or biscuits and instead of mascarpone I used a plain or vanilla yoghurt.

This breakfast does not contain any alcohol, but if you are planning a cheeky weekend boozy brunch with your girlfriends (with mimosas of course) you could perhaps add a shot of liqueur or rum extract?

THE INGREDIENTS

OATS.

It is high in fibre and plantbased protein. Not only is it filling, but it is slow digesting which will give you slow released energy throughout the day. To make this gluten-free make sure to use a gluten-free certified oats.

COFFEE.

You can use instant coffee or a shot of espresso. Caffeinated or decaffeinated (like it do!)

ALMOND MILK.

I recommend using an unsweetened almond milk. For a nut-free option, use a nut-free version.

CACAO POWDER

Not only does a cacao dusting look pretty, but it adds a delicious added flavour. Make sure to use an unsweetened and preferably organic cacao. I personally prefer using cacao instead of cocoa powder, but cocoa will work just as w

MAPLE SYRUP.

Feel free to use other sweeteners such as agave syrup or date syrup.

VANILLA EXTRACT

A little bit of vanilla goes a long way and makes it taste even more like dessert.

ALMOND EXTRACT

A few drops will add an amaretto flavour to make it taste like biscuits.

NON-DIARY YOGHURT.

Instead of mascarpone I used an unsweetened plant-based yoghurt which I mixed with a bit of maple syrup and almond extract. A vanilla yoghurt will work well too. If you are not vegan, I would recommend using a Greek style yoghurt.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS

it take only 5 minutes to prepare
it tastes like dessert, only much healthier
you probably already have all the ingredients in your cupboard
it is inexpensive to make
it is vegan
it can easily be made gluten-free
it can easily be nut-free, by substituting the almond milk with a nut-free milk

IT IS

creamy
rich
the right amount of bitterness
sweet
with a hint of cacao

TIRAMISU OVERNIGHT OATS

Sweet & creamy with just the right amount of bitterness from the coffee and cacao.

This is one for the coffee lovers!

Serves: 2

Total time: less than 10 min, plus overnight soaking

Dietary: vegan, gluten-free option, nut-free option

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE OVERNIGHT OATS

1 cup rolled oats, use gluten-free for gluten-free option
1 tbsp maple or agave or date syrup (or to your preference)
pinch of salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp unsweetened non-dairy yoghurt
1 tbsp vegan protein powder (I used a chocolate flavoured), optional
Liquid options either: 1 tbsp instant coffee + 1 cup almond milk OR 1 espresso shot + top up with almond milk to fill 1 cup (for nut-free option, use another plant-based milk)

TO FINISH

2 -3 tbsp plain, unsweetened non-dairy yoghurt
1 tbsp maple or agave syrup (optional)
2 - 3 drops almond extract (optional)
cacao powder for dusting

INSTRUCTIONS

Add all the overnight oats ingredients into a small bowl, mix and let it sit in the fridge overnight.
Once ready to eat, mix the yoghurt, almond extract and maple syrup and set aside.
If the oat mixture looks too dry, add a splash of almond milk and mix again.
Divide the oats mixture between 2 jars or bowls and top with the yoghurt.
Dust with a layer of cacao powder and enjoy!