Tiramisù Oatmeal
on Feb 21, 2022, Updated May 29, 2024
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If you’re a fan of the classic Italian dessert tiramisu, get ready to fall in love with a breakfast twist on this beloved treat: Tiramisù Oatmeal. This Tiramisù Oatmeal is what oatmeal dreams are made of l. Just ⏲️ 10 minutes from start to finish and the most delicious breakfast that tastes like dessert.
Why You’ll Love Tiramisù Oatmeal
Imagine starting your day with a warm, comforting 🥣 bowl of creamy oatmeal, infused with the rich flavors of ☕ coffee and cocoa, and layered with creamy mascarpone and yogurt blend. Not only does this dish capture the flavors of tiramisu perfectly, but it will also fuel you for the day ahead.
How to Prepare Tiramisù Oatmeal
☕ In a pot on the stove add the water, pinch of salt, and brewed coffee or espresso.
🔥 Let it come to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low.
🥄 Now, add the rolled oats and stir until it thickens.
🌡️ Take it off the heat and stir in a touch of pure vanilla extract.
🥣 In a separate bowl, mix the mascarpone, vanilla yogurt, and optionally a touch of sweetener.
🍫 Pour the oatmeal into a serving bowl and add a little bit of my homemade Nutella or any chocolate spread on top.
🥛 Top it off with the mascarpone yogurt cream and then sprinkle with unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder.
😋 For a beautiful presentation, add shavings of dark chocolate or cacao nibs on top as well.
Nonna’s Tip 🥛
If you want to make this recipe even creamier, use milk instead of water to cook the oats. The recipe for my homemade Nutella is on my website but feel free to use any 🍫 chocolate or hazelnut spread you like.
Variations and Substitutions for Tiramisù Oatmeal
- You are more than welcome to leave the mascarpone out and just use vanilla yogurt instead.
- You can absolutely make this Tiramisu Oatmeal plant-based if you use a plant-based yogurt that you love.
- I used brewed espresso but feel free to use your favorite coffee of choice.
- Feel free to use a chocolate seed butter or melted chocolate in this Tiramisu Oatmeal if you are sensitive to nuts instead of the Nutella spread.
- Feel free to use milk instead of water if you want to make this breakfast creamy.
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Best Served With
- Coffee or tea 🫖.
- A side of Greek yogurt.
- Serve this Tiramisu Oatmeal with a spoonful of 🥜 peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter.
Common Questions
I used this healthier chocolate spread recipe, but you can use store-bought as well.
Yes, you can use steel-cut oats or instant oats in this Tiramisu Oatmeal as well. Adjust the cooking time according to the type of oats you use; steel-cut oats will take longer to cook, while instant oats will cook more quickly.
You can use cream cheese as a substitute for mascarpone. Just make sure to soften it and mix it well with the yogurt.
Yes, you can certainly use a non-dairy milk like almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk. Substitute the mascarpone with a dairy-free cream cheese and use a non-dairy yogurt.
You can customize your Tiramisu Oatmeal with additional toppings like sliced bananas, berries, nuts, or seeds.
Yes, you can certainly use gluten-free oats in this recipe.
Tiramisù Oatmeal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup water , or milk
- ¼ cup espresso, or brewed coffee
- pinch salt
- ½ cup rolled oats , quick-cooking
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
The Toppings⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- 2 tablespoons mascarpone
- ⅓ cup vanilla yogurt, 1 small container1
- 1 teaspoon honey, or maple syrup, optional
- 1-2 tablespoons homemade Nutella , or any spread
- dusting of unsweetened cocoa or cacao
- dark chocolate shavings or cacao nibs for presentation
Instructions
- In a pot on the stove add the water, pinch of salt, and brewed coffee or espresso. Let it come to a boil and reduce the heat to medium low. Add the rolled oats and stir until it thickens.
- Take it off the heat and stir in a touch of pure vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl mix the mascarpone, vanilla yogurt, and optionally a touch of sweetener. How sweet you like this will be totally up to you.
- Pour the oatmeal in a bowl and add a little bit of my homemade Nutella or any chocolate spread on top.
- Top it off with the mascarpone yogurt cream and finish this breakfast off by dusting some unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder. Shavings of dark chocolate or cacao nibs are totally optional. Enjoy
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Tiramisu for breakfast?! Yes, please! 😋