Think of this recipe as a lighter, breakfast-friendly twist on the classic Italian dessert. It’s made with oats, chia, yogurt, espresso, and a touch of cocoa to bring those familiar tiramisu flavors into a wholesome jar. The best part? You can prep it the night before and wake up to something that feels indulgent, but still keeps you on track with your goals.note - ingredients can be approximate
¼cupprotein, coffee, mocha, chocolate or vanilla (optional)
45ml(1 ½oz)espresso, approx.1 shot, see note 3
2teaspooncacao powder, or cocoa powder, or shaved chocolate
1 ½cupsmilk, of choice, see note 4
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Instructions
In a container or 2 jars, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 2 tbsp chia seeds, ¼ cup Greek yogurt, ¼ cup protein, 45 ml(1 ½oz) espresso, 1 ½ cups milk, 2 tsp cacao powder. Stir well to avoid clumps.
Seal and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).
In the morning, layer with a dusting of cocoa powder or shaved chocolate (optional).Note - if it looks too thick, add an extra drizzle of milk or espresso to loosen it to desired thickness.
Notes
Note 1 - Rolled OatsYou can use steel cut, but you may need to adjust the amount of liquid.Note 2 - Greek yogurtSubstitutions - dairy-free yogurt e.g. coconut, soy, oatNote 3 - EspressoIf you only have instant coffee, mixed 1 tablespoon in 45ml (3 tbsp) of boiling water.Note 4 - MilkThis may need to be adjusted depending on your protein powder and yogurt type. You want it runny when first made - but still see the oats. This will make it soft and creamy once stored. nutritional information based off cows milkStoringStore for up to 4-5 days. When ready to eat, give it a good stir.ReheatingReheat in the microwave on 1 minute intervals until heated through (approx. 2-3 minutes depending on how thick they are).