Healthy Tiramisu Baked Oats
Healthy Tiramisu Baked Oats
Ingredients
For the Baked Oat Base
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk, (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/2 cup coffee or espresso, strong, cooled
For the Yogurt Frosting
- 1 1/2 cups thick Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or honey
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 8x8 inch square baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the milk and cooled strong coffee or espresso. Whisk gently to combine.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In the prepared baking dish, combine the rolled oats, 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder, cinnamon powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to ensure all dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Pour the coffee-milk mixture over the dry oat ingredients in the baking dish. Stir thoroughly until the oats are fully moistened and the mixture forms a uniform batter. Ensure there are no dry pockets.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Bake for 25 minutes, or until the oats are set, have risen, and the top is lightly golden. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out mostly clean.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
While the oats are baking, prepare the yogurt frosting. In a separate bowl, combine the thick Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder, and maple syrup (or honey).
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Whisk the frosting ingredients vigorously until smooth, creamy, and mousse-like. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Once the baked oats are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool completely in the baking dish. This will take approximately 15 minutes. Cooling is crucial for the frosting to set properly without melting.
⏱️ 15 min
- 9
Once the baked oats have cooled, evenly spread the prepared creamy protein yogurt frosting over the entire surface of the oats.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Using a fine-mesh sieve, generously dust the top of the yogurt frosting with unsweetened cocoa powder, mimicking the look of traditional tiramisu.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Serve immediately or chill for later. Cut into 4 equal portions.
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Healthy Tiramisu Baked Oats
Ingredients
For the Baked Oat Base
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk, (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/2 cup coffee or espresso, strong, cooled
For the Yogurt Frosting
- 1 1/2 cups thick Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or honey
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 8x8 inch square baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a medium bowl, combine the milk and cooled strong coffee or espresso. Whisk gently to combine.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In the prepared baking dish, combine the rolled oats, 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder, cinnamon powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to ensure all dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Pour the coffee-milk mixture over the dry oat ingredients in the baking dish. Stir thoroughly until the oats are fully moistened and the mixture forms a uniform batter. Ensure there are no dry pockets.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Bake for 25 minutes, or until the oats are set, have risen, and the top is lightly golden. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out mostly clean.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
While the oats are baking, prepare the yogurt frosting. In a separate bowl, combine the thick Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder, and maple syrup (or honey).
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Whisk the frosting ingredients vigorously until smooth, creamy, and mousse-like. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Once the baked oats are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool completely in the baking dish. This will take approximately 15 minutes. Cooling is crucial for the frosting to set properly without melting.
⏱️ 15 min - 9
Once the baked oats have cooled, evenly spread the prepared creamy protein yogurt frosting over the entire surface of the oats.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Using a fine-mesh sieve, generously dust the top of the yogurt frosting with unsweetened cocoa powder, mimicking the look of traditional tiramisu.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Serve immediately or chill for later. Cut into 4 equal portions.