Vegan Tiramisu Overnight Oats

Andrea
2 days ago
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Updated: 7 hours ago

Original post 30 June 2021, updated.

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 milk such as soya or oat.

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 well.

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-DAIRY 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.

FIRST, COFFEE.

Here you have a few option. You can either mix instant coffee into your almond milk or use espresso to flavour your oats.

If you are using instant coffee you will might have to increase the amount of almond milk to get the desired consistency.

If you are using espresso, you can add that directly to your overnight oats mixture or you can do as I did and mix all the ingredients, except for the espresso. Only once it hast been mixed do you pour the coffee over at the end. Don't stir again. This is purely for the visual effect. I like the ombre pattern the coffee creates when it's flowing into the overnight oats mixture.

If you like the coffee flavour really strong you can always add a second espresso shot.

THE CONSISTENCY

This will really depend on the options you go for. If you are adding protein powder or chia seeds the texture of the oats will be thicker. If it's to thick to your liking you can always add more yoghurt, espresso or almond milk.

This also goes for how much espresso or maple syrup you are using. Use your own judgement and adjust to how you like it.

Remember to do this in the morning only as the oats thickens overnight as it sits. It might look very runny after it has been mixed, but it will thicken the longer it sits.

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

80g rolled oats, use gluten-free for gluten-free option
1 - 2 tbsp maple or agave syrup (adjust to your preference)
pinch of salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp unsweetened non-dairy yoghurt
1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
1 tbsp vegan vegan protein powder (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 or vanilla non-dairy yoghurt
1 tbsp maple or agave syrup (omit if using a sweetened yoghurt)
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 mixture.

Dust with a generous layer of cacao powder and enjoy!