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Sweet Potato Chocolate Pudding
April 7, 2025

Sweet Potato Chocolate Pudding

A simple vegan and gluten free chocolate pudding dessert made with sweet potatoes. In this house we like “healthy” desserts, room for error, and simplicity. We’re a little chaotic in the kitchen, and usually skip measuring ingredients, there is something nice about being a little …

Dessert, Recipes, Snacks
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Banana Bread with Nuts and Chocolate Chips (oil free)
March 31, 2025

Banana Bread with Nuts and Chocolate Chips (oil free)

A delicious and simple recipe for those very ripe bananas sitting on your counter. Banana bread is something everyone should have a recipe for. As one of the most common and affordable fruits, especially for those of us in or near the tropics, we assume …

Breakfast, Dessert, Recipes
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by some vegan couple
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Rice Cake Tiramisu Cups (no-bake, no-alcohol)
January 27, 2025

Rice Cake Tiramisu Cups (no-bake, no-alcohol)

A quick no-bake tiramisu dessert using rice cakes and other simple store bought ingredients.
image of a vegan teramisu cup on a marble table

As fans of coffee and light desserts, this no-bake tiramisu is a huge hit in our home. Plus, you guys know we don’t bake much. Our desserts typically include a plate of nuts, dried fruits and dark chocolate. So if a recipe is quick, simple, and no need to turn on the oven, we love it even more. This recipe can obviously be enjoyed by anyone, it’s a nice easy treat to make at home for you or your loved one.

Why you will love this recipe

  • Comes together in under 10 minutes using simple store bought ingredients!
  • Vegan and gluten free.
  • No alcohol.
  • No cooking or baking experience needed!
  • So tasty!
image of hands and spoon digging into a vegan tiramisu cup

Ingredients

  • Rice cakes: plain or lightly salted ones.
  • Yogurt: we use plant based vanilla yogurt.
  • Coffee: we use espresso, but feel free to use whatever you enjoy.
  • Protein powder: we use pea protein.
  • Maple syrup: or sweetener of your choice.
  • Cocoa powder: to top.

How to prepare

image of ingredients to make vegan no-bake tiramisu on a marble table top with a vase of fresh flowers
*maple syrup not pictured
  1. Gather all your ingredients.
protein powder and vegan yogurt in bowl

2. In a mixing bowl, add the yogurt and protein powder.

whisking yoghurt and protein powder

3. Mix the yogurt and protein powder until combined.

pouring coffee into a plate

4. Brew some coffee, sweeten with maple syrup or sweetener of choice, and pour it onto a shallow dish or bowl.

three rice cakes soaking espresso coffee

5. Place the rice cakes in the coffee.

6. Let the rice cakes soak on each side for a few seconds.

layered tiramisu cup on marble cafe table

7. Grab a cup and assemble. Placing a rice cake at the bottom and layering it with the yogurt.

image of a hand reaching for a vegan tiramisu cup on a marble top table with a vase of flowers

8. Top with cocoa powder and enjoy!

How to Serve

  • In a cup! The rice cakes become pretty malleable after soaking in coffee.
  • Serve it stacked on a plate instead of a cup.
  • Create a larger portion of it to serve in a trifle bowl.

How to Store

This recipe is best made when ready to eat. However, you can brew the coffee ahead of time and store in your fridge until ready to assemble.

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Variations and Substitutions 

  • If you want a sweeter flavor and wetter texture you can omit the protein powder.
  • Adjust flavors to your liking.

Tips for Customization

Try coating the top or mixing the coffee with different seasonings, while we used cacao powder for the top, you can also try:

  • pumpkin spice blend
  • nutmeg
  • cinnamon
  • cinnamon-sugar
  • grated chocolate
  • whipped cream and cocoa powder
  • top with fresh fruit like berries

You Might Also Enjoy

We hope you enjoy this recipe. Remember, every step you take towards a plant-based lifestyle is something to be proud of. Whether you’re vegan, trying to eat more plant-based meals, or just here for a delicious recipe –
thank you for being part of the journey with us!

image of a vegan teramisu cup on a marble table

Rice Cake Tiramisu Cups

A quick and tasty tiramisu dessert using rice cakes and other simple store bought ingredients.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Italian
Diet: Vegan
Keyword: Easy, Quick, Vegan Dessert
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
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Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 shallow dish
  • 2 cups for serving

Ingredients

  • 1 cup vanilla vegan yogurt
  • 1 scoop protein powder (we use pea protein)
  • 1 cup coffee (prepared)
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp cacao powder (for dusting on top)
  • 6 rice cakes

Instructions

  • Mix 1 cup vanilla vegan yogurt and 1 scoop protein powder until fully combined.
  • Brew 1 cup coffee and sweeten with 1 Tbsp maple syrup in a shallow dish.
  • Place the rice cakes in the coffee maple syrup mixture, allow to soak on each side for a few seconds.
  • Alternate layering three rices cakes and the yogurt protein powder mixture, topping with the yogurt mixture.
  • Dust 1 tsp cacao powder on top and enjoy!

tag us @somevegancouple on Instagram! We’d love to see how your version of this recipe turns out! We’re all in this together, supporting one another towards a healthier, kinder living. 
Happy cooking!

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