High Protein Tiramisu Overnight Oats
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup rolled oats (old fashioned oats)
- 1 scoop (approx. 30g) vanilla or chocolate whey/plant-based protein powder
- 1/4 cup strong brewed espresso or coffee, chilled
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/2 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl or a wide-mouth mason jar, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, and a pinch of salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together to ensure the protein powder is evenly distributed and won’t clump when liquid is added.
- Pour the chilled espresso and the almond milk into the oat mixture. Add the vanilla extract and half of the optional sweetener if you prefer a sweeter base. Stir everything thoroughly until the oats are completely submerged and the protein powder has dissolved into a smooth liquid.
- In a separate small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with the remaining sweetener. Stir it until it is smooth and creamy. This layer acts as the “mascarpone” element of the tiramisu, providing a tangy and thick contrast to the coffee-soaked oats.
- If you mixed the oats in a bowl, transfer them to a glass jar. Smooth the top with a spoon, then spread the yogurt mixture evenly over the oats. Seal the jar with a lid and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow the oats to soften.
- Just before serving, use a small sieve to dust the top of the yogurt layer with a generous coating of unsweetened cocoa powder. This adds the signature tiramisu look and a deep chocolate aroma that hits you as soon as you open the jar.