High Protein Tiramisu Overnight Oats
A delicious and nutritious twist on classic tiramisu, these overnight oats combine oats, Greek yogurt, and protein powder for a satisfying breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 360 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (plus more for dusting)
- 1 shot espresso or ¼ cup strong brewed instant coffee
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk you like)
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (or sugar-free alternative)
- ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop vanilla Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein
Instructions
- In a jar or bowl, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, espresso, vanilla extract, almond milk, and maple syrup. Mix well until everything is fully combined.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate it for at least 6 hours, but overnight is best!
- In a separate bowl, mix the plain Greek yogurt with the vanilla protein powder until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Once the oat mixture has soaked, layer the oats and the protein yogurt in a glass or jar. Start with a layer of oats, followed by yogurt, and continue until all ingredients are used.
- Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
For extra flavor, consider garnishing with dark chocolate shavings or berries. Best consumed within the first couple of days for optimal flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 10mg