Kick off your week with a delicious and nutritious twist on the classic Italian dessert, tiramisu, with these meal-prep baked oats. Transforming traditional breakfast ingredients into a dessert-like experience, this recipe allows you to enjoy the flavors of tiramisu in a wholesome way. It’s perfect for those mornings when you want something sweet but also fueling.
Why You’ll Love This: This recipe not only satisfies your dessert cravings early in the morning but also provides a healthy, protein-packed start to your day. The combination of rolled oats, bananas, and protein powder ensures you’re getting a good balance of carbs, protein, and fats. Plus, the convenience of having this ready to go from the fridge adds efficiency to your busy mornings.
Perfect Occasion: These baked oats are ideal for weekly meal prep, ensuring you have a quick and easy breakfast on hand. They’re also great for serving at brunches or packing for a post-workout snack due to their high protein content and satisfying nature.
Decoration Tips: For a truly tiramisu-inspired look, dust the top of each serving with cocoa powder just before serving. Adding a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of espresso powder can also enhance the visual appeal and flavor, making each bite irresistible.
Ingredients:
- 200g rolled oats
- 2 ripe bananas
- 60g salted caramel soy protein (adjust liquid as needed if using a different protein)
- 2 heaped teaspoons instant coffee dissolved in 30ml boiling water
- 390ml milk (start with 150ml and adjust as necessary for different protein powders)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 70g dark chocolate chips
- 180g vanilla yogurt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions:
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan setting). Grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, and chocolate chips.
- Prepare Coffee Mixture: In a small bowl, dissolve the instant coffee in boiling water.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: In a blender, mix the bananas, milk, dissolved coffee, and protein powder until smooth.
- Combine: Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients in the bowl. Add the vanilla yogurt and stir everything together until well incorporated.
- Assemble: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the oats are set.
- Cool and Dust: Allow the baked oats to cool slightly. Dust the top with cocoa powder to mimic the classic tiramisu finish.
- Store and Serve: Cut into portions and store them in an airtight container in the fridge. Warm up a serving in the microwave for 1 minute when ready to eat, or enjoy cold for an oat bar experience.
Enjoy this delightful, easy-to-make baked oats tiramisu that brings a hint of dessert to your breakfast table, combining health and indulgence beautifully!
