Recipe: Healthy Tiramisu Baked Oatmeal (Vegan!)

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My mornings always start with tea and breakfast. 

Some people start with caffeine, others start with food - I start with both... and this recipe is the best of both worlds too. 

Inspired by the flavours of a traditional tiramisu, it combines delicious coffee oatmeal with swirls of chocolate oatmeal for the ultimate breakfast treat. 

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It's a super simple recipe that looks impressive and doesn't taste healthy whatsoever.

I've been enjoying these slices cold with my favourite almond butter and fresh fruit - whilst Jesse likes his hot and enjoyed on it's own. 

The possibilities are endless and you can make the coffee flavour as strong as you like by using more/less coffee - or leaving it out altogether if you just want a chocolate vanilla swirled baked oatmeal.

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But however you make it, it's a delicious recipe - and the perfect one to make in advance as you can bake, slice and freeze or keep your baked oatmeal in the fridge to eat and enjoy later.

So let me share the recipe with you! >>

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Vegan Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Recipe

makes 4-6 slices, depending on size

gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, clean eating recipe, 

low fat, nut free, soy free, freezer friendly and the perfect meal prep recipe! 

Chocolate Oatmeal Mix: 

1/2 cup (120g) unsweetened applesauce 

1/2 cup milk of your choice 

1 tbsp maple syrup or sweetener/sugar of your choice*

1 1/4 cups (110g) gluten free oats (rolled or quick oats**)

2 tsp (10g) unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda 

Coffee Oatmeal Mix: 

1/2 cup (120g) unsweetened applesauce 

1/4 cup milk of your choice 

1/4 cup brewed coffee 

1 tbsp maple syrup or sweetener/sugar of your choice*

1 1/4 cups (110g) gluten free oats (rolled or quick oats**)

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda 

• Preheat your oven to 180C/355F
• Line an 8x8" or 9x13" cake tin or baking pan with baking paper and set aside.
• Combine your oatmeal mixes in two separate bowls, combining the ingredients for each mix until everything is incorporated.
• Spoon alternating spoonfuls your oat mixtures into your prepared tin. One all of your oatmeal is in the pan, smooth out the top with a spatula or back of a spoon, ensuring the mix is evenly spread out. 
• Bake for 15-25 minutes or until cooked through and lightly golden. Cooking times will vary depending on the thickness of your baked oatmeal so keep an eye on it and take it out once it's cooked through and firm to touch. A skewer inserted into the middle of the oatmeal will remove with a few moist crumbs.

*We usually only add 1-2 tbsp of maple syrup as we find it sweet enough with the applesauce and sweet toppings. Feel free to add more if you'd like a sweeter slice!

**Quick oats will give you a softer texture, however, use whatever you have on hand! If you're not gluten free, just use regular oats! Find out more about oats on a gluten free diet here and feel free to substitute with quinoa flakes instead if you can't eat oats.

But tell me, how to you start your mornings? 

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