🍮 High-Protein Tiramisu
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 2–4 hours (or overnight for best flavor)
Total Time: ~4 hours 20 minutes
🧁 Ingredients
For the Cream Layer:
1 ½ cups (340g) nonfat or 2% Greek yogurt
½ cup (120g) light cream cheese (softened) or mascarpone for a richer version
1 scoop (30g) vanilla or unflavored protein powder (whey, casein, or plant-based)
2 tbsp sugar-free vanilla pudding mix (optional, for thickness)
2–3 tbsp maple syrup, honey, or zero-calorie sweetener (to taste)
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Coffee Dip:
¾ cup (180ml) strong brewed coffee or espresso, cooled
1 tbsp cocoa powder or instant espresso (optional, for stronger flavor)
1–2 tsp sweetener (optional)
For the Layers:
8–10 high-protein cookies, ladyfingers, or light vanilla wafers
(You can use protein bars cut into thin strips, or make homemade protein sponge — see below.)
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
🍰 Optional: Quick Protein Sponge (if not using cookies)
Ingredients:
1 egg
2 tbsp oat flour or almond flour
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 tbsp milk or almond milk
½ tsp baking powder
Dash of sweetener and vanilla
Directions:
Mix everything in a small bowl until smooth.
Pour into a greased microwave-safe dish.
Microwave 60–90 seconds until set.
Cool and slice into strips for layering.
👩🍳 Directions
- Make the cream filling:
In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt and softened cream cheese (or mascarpone) until smooth and creamy.
Add protein powder, pudding mix, sweetener, and vanilla extract.
Whisk until fluffy and smooth. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Prepare the coffee mixture:
In a shallow bowl, mix cooled coffee and cocoa powder (optional).
Taste and sweeten if desired.
- Assemble the tiramisu:
Dip each cookie or sponge strip quickly (1–2 seconds) into the coffee — don’t soak too long or they’ll fall apart.
Lay a single layer of dipped cookies in the bottom of a small dish or loaf pan.
Spread half the cream mixture evenly over the top.
Repeat with another layer of coffee-dipped cookies and the remaining cream.
Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Chill:
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight gives the best texture and flavor).
- Serve:
Dust the top with cocoa powder before serving.
Slice and enjoy cold!
⚡ Nutrition (per serving, approx.)
Calories: ~210
Protein: ~22–25g
Carbs: ~12–15g
Fat: ~6g
