This creamy, cocoa-dusted dessert gives classic tiramisu vibes but with way more protein, less sugar, and no heavy cream. It’s rich, fluffy, and perfect for weight loss, muscle building, or a healthy sweet craving.
🧾 Servings & Timing
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 1–2 hours (recommended)
- Total Time: ~15 minutes active
🥣 Ingredients
Protein Cream Layer
- 1½ cups non-fat Greek yogurt
- ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese (blended smooth)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1–2 tbsp zero-cal sweetener (to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Coffee Layer
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee or espresso, cooled
- 1–2 tbsp sugar-free coffee syrup (optional)
Base (Choose One)
-
2 high-protein biscuits, lightly soaked
or -
½ cup crushed high-protein cookies
or - ½ cup oat flour mixed with coffee (clean option)
Topping
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Protein Cream
Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth.
Add Greek yogurt, protein powder, sweetener, and vanilla.
Blend or whisk until thick, creamy, and lump-free.
2️⃣ Prepare the Coffee Base
Mix brewed coffee with sugar-free syrup (if using).
Lightly soak your chosen base — don’t oversaturate.
3️⃣ Assemble
- Add a thin layer of soaked base to serving dish
- Spread half of the protein cream
- Repeat layers
- Smooth the top
4️⃣ Finish & Chill
Dust generously with cocoa powder.
Refrigerate 1–2 hours for best texture.
💪 Nutrition (Per Serving – Approx.)
- Calories: 150–180
- Protein: 18–22 g
- Carbs: 6–8 g
- Fat: 2–4 g
- Sugar: 0–2 g
(Depends on protein powder and base used.)
🔁 Easy Variations
- Chocolate Protein Tiramisu: Use chocolate protein powder
- Keto Version: Use almond flour base + keto protein
- Extra Fluffy: Fold in whipped egg whites or protein fluff
- Meal-Prep Jars: Portion into jars for the week
🧊 Storage
- Fridge: Up to 4 days
- Not freezer-friendly (texture changes)
