High-Protein Dairy-Free Tiramisu Baked Oats

If you love tiramisu and cozy breakfasts that actually keep you full, these tiramisu baked oats are for you. They’re rich and coffee-forward with a soft, cake-like texture, layered with a creamy yogurt topping that gives major tiramisu energy — but made entirely dairy-free and packed with protein.

This is one of those recipes that works just as well for meal prep as it does for a slow weekend morning. Warm mocha baked oats on the bottom, fluffy vanilla “mousse” on top, and a dusting of cocoa to finish. Comforting, nourishing, and secretly very good for you.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• High-protein and filling

• Dairy-free and easily vegan

• Naturally sweetened with bananas and maple syrup

• Coffee + cocoa = classic tiramisu flavor

• Perfect for make-ahead breakfasts or snacks

Ingredients

Tiramisu Baked Oats

• 2 medium-ripe bananas, mashed

• 2 ½ cups unsweetened soy milk

• 6 oz espresso or strong brewed coffee

• 4 tbsp maple syrup

• 3 tbsp cashew butter or almond butter

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

• 2 ½ cups rolled oats

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

• ¼ cup vanilla protein powder (optional but recommended)

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ⅛ tsp salt

Yogurt “Mascarpone” Layer

• 3 cups thick plain dairy-free yogurt (soy works great)

• 2 tbsp cashew butter or almond butter

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ cup vanilla protein powder (optional, for mousse-like texture)

• Maple syrup, to taste

• Tiny pinch of salt

To Finish

• Cocoa powder, for dusting

Instructions

Bake the Oats

Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a baking dish.

Mash the bananas in a large bowl. Add soy milk, espresso or coffee, maple syrup, nut butter, vanilla, and apple cider vinegar. Stir until smooth.

In a separate bowl, mix oats, cocoa powder, protein powder (if using), baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Combine wet and dry ingredients until fully mixed.

Pour into the prepared baking dish, smooth the top, and bake for 35–40 minutes, until set in the center. Let cool completely.

Make the Yogurt Layer

Warm the nut butter slightly, then stir in vanilla. Add a spoonful of yogurt and mix until smooth, then fold in remaining yogurt, salt, protein powder (if using), and maple syrup to taste.

Assemble

Once the baked oats are completely cool, spread the yogurt layer evenly on top. Dust generously with cocoa powder before serving.

How to Serve

Serve chilled for true tiramisu vibes, or let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before slicing. Great for meal prep, breakfast, or a high-protein dessert moment.

If you make this recipe, tag @whatrobineats — I love seeing your creations!!