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Healthy Oreo Tiramisu: Low-Calorie High-Protein Dessert Recipe

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A healthy twist on the classic tiramisu, this recipe combines low-calorie ingredients with high protein content, perfect for a guilt-free indulgence. Featuring a moist protein-packed cake layer soaked in coffee and layered with a creamy reduced-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt mixture, topped with cocoa powder and crushed Oreo Thins for a delightful crunch.

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 (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 Layer

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

Assembly & Topping

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8” x 8” brownie pan or baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, chocolate protein powder, unflavored protein powder, black cocoa, stevia sweetener, and baking powder. Stir well to distribute all powders evenly.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together unsweetened applesauce, nonfat plain Greek yogurt, almond milk, whole egg, egg white, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
  4. Combine Batter: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk gently until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to prevent toughness due to protein powders and gluten.
  5. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake on the center oven rack for 24-26 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a tester into the center; it should come out clean and the cake should be springy to touch.
  6. Cool Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare Cream Layer: In a large mixing bowl, beat reduced fat cream cheese with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
  8. Add Yogurt and Milk: Add the non-fat Greek yogurt and almond milk to the cream cheese and continue beating until well combined and smooth.
  9. Incorporate Protein Powder: Beat in the vanilla protein powder, ensuring to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed for an even mixture.
  10. Assemble Base Layer: Pour room temperature coffee into a large shallow dish. Cut the cooled cake into strips and quickly dip each strip into the coffee, then place them evenly at the bottom of the 8”x8” pan to form a base layer.
  11. Spread Cream Layer: Spread half of the cream mixture evenly over the coffee-soaked cake layer, smoothing with the back of a spatula or spoon.
  12. Add Second Cake Layer: Dip more cake strips in coffee and arrange another layer over the cream, followed by spreading the remaining cream mixture on top.
  13. Chill: Cover the dish and refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and layers to set.
  14. Finish and Serve: Before serving, dust the top evenly with unsweetened cocoa powder using a sieve. Sprinkle crushed Oreo Thins on top for added texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Do not over-mix the batter to keep the cake light and avoid toughness.
  • Use room temperature coffee to prevent melting or sogginess during assembly.
  • Refrigerate for at least 6 hours for best texture; overnight chilling improves flavor infusion.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt and cream cheese with vegan alternatives though texture may vary.
  • Stevia sweetener can be substituted with other sweeteners if preferred but adjust quantities accordingly.

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