Gluten-Free Protein Tiramisu
This protein tiramisu is the perfect protein dessert or even breakfast. With chia seeds, protein powder, and gluten-free cookies, it’s packed with fiber and protein.
Why you’ll love this protein tiramisu
Tiramisu is one of my most popular recipe requests, and for good reason. What’s better than a tiramisu?! I shared a recipe for tiramisu chia pudding a while back, and though it got rave reviews, I was thinking that we could level it up even more.
This protein tiramisu has a big boost of protein and fiber from chia seeds, protein powder, and gluten-free cookies that provide the proper tiramisu flavor and texture. Enjoy it with breakfast or as a filling snack!
Here’s why you’ll love it…
- Protein and fiber in one! This recipe is made with dairy-free protein powder for added protein, and chia seeds for tons of fiber. One serving has 16 G of protein and 8 G of fiber!
- It really feels like tiramisu. It’s thick, creamy, layered, and has all of the flavors you love from tiramisu, like coffee and chocolate!
- No baking required. This recipe requires zero heat altogether. All you need to do is assemble and let in set in the fridge.
Ingredients for Gluten-Free Protein Tiramisu
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Almond Milk. I used almond milk, but coconut milk or oat milk would both work too.
- Dairy Free Greek Yogurt. I love to use Culina’s protein coconut yogurt for creaminess and protein.
- Vanilla Protein Powder. This is my favorite protein powder to use!
- Coffee. You want to use brewed and cooled coffee, but you can also just use cold brew.
- Gluten-Free Breakfast Biscuits.
How to make Protein Tiramisu
Here are the simple steps, with photos, to make this recipe. Find full instructions in the recipe card.
Step One. Add the almond milk, yogurt, and protein powder to a bowl & mix. Add the chia seeds and maple syrup, then transfer to the fridge to set.
Step Two. Dip breakfast biscuits into a shallow bowl of coffee to coat both sides.
Step Three. Add chia pudding, then add one breakfast biscuit and another 1/2 of the chia pudding over the breakfast biscuit. Keep layering.
Step Four. Add the remaining 1/4 cup of yogurt over the top. Sift the cocoa powder over the yogurt.
Step Five. Transfer to the fridge to set before enjoying!
Michelle’s Tips & Tricks
- Blend the chia pudding if desired. If you want a smoother base with less of the chia seed texture, simply blend the chia seeds into the base. You’ll still get all of the benefits of fiber from the chia seeds!
- Don’t skip the setting time. Chia pudding needs to be properly set to thicken, and the cookies need time to set in the tiramisu to soften up a bit. Waiting is the hardest part, but it’s worth it!
If you tried this Protein Tiramisu or any other recipe on my blog please leave a star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below. Thanks for visiting!
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Ingredients
- ½ cup almond milk
- ¾ cup dairy free Greek yogurt, divided
- ½ scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- ¼ cup coffee, brewed and cooled (you can also use cold brew)
- 2 gluten-free breakfast biscuits
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
Instructions
- Add the almond milk, 1/2 cup of yogurt and protein powder to a bowl. Pour the chia seeds and maple syrup into the mixture and whisk well to combine. to ensure that no clumps remain. Trasnfer to the fridge to set for at least 2 hours.
- Using a ramekin (I use this) add 1/2 of the chia pudding to the base.
- Pour the coffee into a shallow bowl and dip breakfast biscuits (working with one at a time) and rotate to coat both sides.
- Add one breakfast biscuit over the chia pudding. Add another 1/2 of the chia pudding over the breakfast biscuit, and then add one more biscuit. Layer the rest of the chia pudding on top, evenly spreading to cover the biscuit.
- Add the remaining 1/4 cup of yogurt over the top. Sift the cocoa powder over the yogurt.
- Transfer to the fridge to set for another 2-3 hours before enjoying with a spoon!
