Description
This Protein Tiramisu Pudding is a healthy twist on the classic Italian dessert, featuring creamy Greek yogurt blended with vanilla protein powder and infused with coffee and cocoa flavors. It’s a quick no-bake treat that’s perfect for a nutritious snack or light dessert, combining richness and a boost of protein with minimal sugar.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or sweetener of choice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons brewed coffee (cooled)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips (optional)
- Ladyfingers or sponge cake pieces for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the Protein Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Stir everything together until the mixture is smooth and well blended, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Dip the Ladyfingers: Quickly dip each piece of ladyfinger or sponge cake into the cooled brewed coffee for 1-2 seconds, taking care not to soak them completely to avoid sogginess.
- Layer the Dessert: In serving glasses or bowls, start by layering the coffee-dipped ladyfingers. Follow with a layer of the protein yogurt mixture. Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with the protein mixture on top.
- Chill: Place the layered tiramisu pudding in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight. This allows the flavors to blend beautifully and the pudding to set.
- Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the top with cocoa powder and optionally add dark chocolate chips for enhanced texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use cooled brewed coffee to avoid curdling the yogurt mixture or sogging the ladyfingers too quickly.
- You can substitute almond milk with any other milk like dairy or oat milk based on preference.
- If you prefer a sweeter dessert, adjust the maple syrup amount or use a sweeter protein powder.
- Dark chocolate chips are optional but add a nice texture contrast and intensity.
- This recipe is best served chilled to enjoy its creamy, pudding-like texture.
