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Tiramisu Protein Shake
Espresso, cream cheese, vanilla protein, and a dusting of cocoa recreate the layers of tiramisu in a shake.
- 6 mintime
- 1serving
- 300calories
- 37 gprotein
Tiramisu is coffee, cream, and cocoa. Reduced-fat cream cheese stands in for mascarpone, espresso replaces the soaked ladyfingers, and cocoa dusts the top. The result is thick, so serve it in a short glass with a spoon.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- 2 tbsp reduced-fat cream cheese
- ¼ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- ½ cup 2% milk
- 2 shots espresso
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 3 ice cubes
Method
- Add the cream cheese, yogurt, and milk to the blender and blend for 20 seconds until the cream cheese is smooth.
- Add the protein powder, espresso, vanilla, and ice.
- Blend until thick and creamy, about 40 seconds.
- Pour into a glass and dust the top with cocoa.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 300 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 37 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: milk.
Tips
- Soften the cream cheese first. Cold cream cheese leaves lumps.
- A few drops of rum extract add the boozy flavor of traditional tiramisu.
Swaps and variations
- Use a crushed vanilla wafer or ladyfinger on top.
- Use decaf espresso for an evening version.
