Rolled oats, coffee, yogurt, cocoa powder and other ingredients on a table.
Full ingredients and substitutions are in the recipe box below.
Rolled oats: Old-fashioned rolled oats give the best texture for this overnight oats recipe. Quick oats work too, but they’ll be softer. Avoid steel-cut oats, which won’t soften enough overnight.
Chia seeds: Help thicken the oats and add extra fiber. Ground flax seeds are the best substitute. If you don’t have either, stir a few tablespoons of Greek yogurt into the oat mixture for extra creaminess.
Milk: Any milk works here, including dairy milk, almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk. Use your favorite.
Coffee: This is what gives these coffee overnight oats their tiramisu-inspired flavor. Use espresso, moka pot coffee, French press coffee, drip coffee, cold brew, or instant coffee dissolved in milk.
Maple syrup: Adds a little sweetness. Substitute honey, agave, date syrup, or your preferred sweetener.
Vanilla extract: Adds warmth and rounds out the coffee flavor. Almond extract can be used for a different twist.
Greek yogurt: Creates the creamy topping. Substitute low-fat Greek yogurt or Skyr for even more protein. For a richer Italian-inspired breakfast, mix in a spoonful of mascarpone. Ricotta or cream cheese also work well.
Cocoa powder: A light dusting on top gives the classic tiramisu finish. Unsweetened cacao powder works too.
