Name: Tiramisu Baked Oats
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 medium-ripe bananas, mashed (Approx. 200g); 2 ½ cups unsweetened soy milk (Approx. 600ml); 6 oz espresso (Or 2 tbsp instant coffee mixed with ½ cup + 2 tbsp hot water); 4 tbsp maple syrup (Approx. 84g); 3 tbsp cashew butter (Or almond butter; Approx. 50g); 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (Or lemon juice; approx. 15ml); 2 ½ cups rolled oats (Approx. 220g); 1 tbsp cocoa powder; ¼ cup vanilla protein powder (Optional; about 25–30g; or substitute with more rolled oats); 1 ½ tsp baking powder (Approx. 6g); ½ tsp baking soda (Approx. 3g); ⅛ tsp salt (Approx. 0.5g); 3 cups thick plain yogurt (Approx. 680g); 2 tbsp cashew butter (Or almond butter; approx. 30g); ½ tsp vanilla extract; ¼ cup vanilla protein powder (Optional but recommended; Approx. 25–30g); Maple syrup to taste (Optional); Tiny pinch of salt; Cocoa (for dusting)

Description

A delightful recipe that combines comfort and indulgence, transforming classic Italian dessert flavors into a wholesome breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

2 medium-ripe bananas, mashed (Approx. 200g)
2 ½ cups unsweetened soy milk (Approx. 600ml)
6 oz espresso (Or 2 tbsp instant coffee mixed with ½ cup + 2 tbsp hot water)
4 tbsp maple syrup (Approx. 84g)
3 tbsp cashew butter (Or almond butter; Approx. 50g)
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (Or lemon juice; approx. 15ml)
2 ½ cups rolled oats (Approx. 220g)
1 tbsp cocoa powder
¼ cup vanilla protein powder (Optional; about 25–30g; or substitute with more rolled oats)
1 ½ tsp baking powder (Approx. 6g)
½ tsp baking soda (Approx. 3g)
⅛ tsp salt (Approx. 0.5g)
3 cups thick plain yogurt (Approx. 680g)
2 tbsp cashew butter (Or almond butter; approx. 30g)
½ tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup vanilla protein powder (Optional but recommended; Approx. 25–30g)
Maple syrup to taste (Optional)
Tiny pinch of salt
Cocoa (for dusting)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl.
Add the soy milk, espresso, maple syrup, cashew butter, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk until well combined.
Mix rolled oats, cocoa powder, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading evenly.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Allow cooling.
Combine yogurt, cashew butter, vanilla extract, and protein powder (if using) in a mixing bowl. Blend until smooth.
Spread the yogurt layer evenly over the cooled baked oats.
Dust the top with cocoa powder before serving.

Notes

Serve warm, and feel free to add fresh fruits or a drizzle of maple syrup for extra sweetness. These oats work wonderfully as both a breakfast or dessert.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian