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Healthy Oreo Tiramisu: Low Calorie High Protein Delight Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 26 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 46 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-inspired
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

This Healthy Oreo Tiramisu recipe offers a low-calorie, high-protein twist on the classic Italian dessert. Combining protein-packed ingredients like whey-casein protein powders and Greek yogurt with the rich flavors of coffee and cocoa, this dessert is both indulgent and nutritious. Baked layers of protein-enhanced cake are soaked in coffee, layered with a creamy reduced-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt filling, then topped with crushed Oreo thins and cocoa powder for a satisfying treat that supports your health goals.

Ingredients

Cake:

  • ½ cup Flour (60g)
  • ⅔ cup Chocolate Protein Powder (Whey-casein, 60g)
  • ⅓ cup Unflavored Protein Powder (Whey-casein, 30g)
  • ¼ cup Black Cocoa Powder (20g)
  • ½ tsp Stevia Sweetener (equivalent to 4 tsp sugar)
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • ½ cup Unsweetened Applesauce (120g)
  • ½ cup Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt (112g)
  • ⅓ cup Unsweetened Almond Milk (80ml)
  • 1 Egg (room temperature)
  • 1 Egg White (33g)
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract

Cream:

  • 8 oz Reduced Fat Cream Cheese (224g)
  • 1 cup Non-fat Plain Greek Yogurt (225g)
  • ½ cup Vanilla Protein Powder (Whey-casein, 45g)
  • 2 Tbsp Unsweetened Almond Milk (30ml)

Additional:

  • 2 cups Coffee (Room temperature)
  • 2 Tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 3 Oreo Thins (crushed for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8” x 8” brownie pan or similar baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, chocolate protein powder, unflavored protein powder, black cocoa powder, stevia sweetener, and baking powder. Stir until well mixed.
  3. Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, Greek yogurt, unsweetened almond milk, whole egg, egg white, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, whisking gently until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to prevent toughness caused by protein powders and gluten.
  5. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface. Bake on the center rack for 24-26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the cake springs back when lightly touched.
  6. Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare Cream: Using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer paddle attachment, beat the reduced fat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth, about one minute.
  8. Add Yogurt and Milk: Add the non-fat Greek yogurt and 2 tablespoons of unsweetened almond milk to the cream cheese and mix until well incorporated.
  9. Incorporate Vanilla Protein Powder: Beat in the vanilla protein powder, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure everything is evenly mixed.
  10. Prepare Assembly: Pour the room-temperature coffee into a large shallow dish for dipping the cake.
  11. Layer Cake and Coffee: Cut the cooled cake into strips and dip each into the coffee briefly. Arrange a coffee-dipped layer at the base of the 8” x 8” pan to cover the bottom completely.
  12. Spread Cream Layer: Spread half of the cream mixture evenly over the coffee-soaked cake layer using a spatula.
  13. Add Second Layer: Repeat dipping the remaining cake strips in coffee and layer them on top of the cream. Then, spread the remaining cream mixture over the second cake layer.
  14. Chill: Cover the assembled tiramisu and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and dessert to firm up.
  15. Finish and Serve: Just before serving, dust the top with sifted unsweetened cocoa powder and sprinkle with crushed Oreo Thins for added texture and sweetness.

Notes

  • Do not over-mix the batter to avoid a tough texture due to gluten and protein powders.
  • Use room-temperature eggs for better mixing and texture.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and Greek yogurt with plant-based alternatives and ensure protein powders are vegan.
  • The chilling time is essential for the tiramisu to set and develop its full flavor.
  • Adjust sweetness with stevia or preferred sweetener to taste.
  • Crushing Oreos on top adds crunch and mimics the classic tiramisu dusting of cocoa.

Find it online: https://dishrise.com/healthy-oreo-tiramisu-low-calorie-high-protein-delight-recipe/