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High Protein Tiramisu Brownies

Meet your new dessert obsession: tiramisu brownies. Not traditional tiramisu. Not just a basic protein brownie. This is what happens when rich, fudgy chocolate meets bold espresso and a creamy cloud-like topping and yes, it somehow turns into high protein tiramisu brownies that actually satisfy.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Cool Time4 hours
Total Time5 hours 5 minutes
Author: Ritisha
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 Slices
Calories: 162.8kcal

Ingredients

Brownie Base:

  • 81 g Fudge Brownie Bar (Gatsby)
  • 60 ml Nonfat Milk (Whole Foods)
  • 50 g Large Brown Egg (Vital Farms)
  • 226 g 0% Milkfat Yogurt (Fage)
  • 4 ml Vanilla Extract (Nielsen Massey)
  • 33 g Chocolate Whey Protein Isolate (Bluebonnet)
  • 45 g All Purpose Flour (King Arthur)
  • 16 g Zero Calorie Sweetener (H-E-B)
  • Pinch of Salt

Ladyfingers:

  • 0.5 cup Espresso Coffee (Nespresso)
  • 43 g Ladyfingers (Forno Bonomi)

Greek Yogurt Cream:

  • 452 g 0% Milkfat Yogurt (Fage)
  • 36 g Reduced Fat Whipped Topping (Cool Whip)
  • 5 ml Vanilla Bean Paste (Nielsen Massey)
  • 12 g Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix (Simply Desserts)

Topping:

  • Cocoa Powder

Instructions

Brownie Base:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In a large microwave safe mixing bowl, add your chocolate and milk. Microwave for 30 seconds and mix until it is a chocolate milk consistency.
    81 g (1 bar) Fudge Brownie Bar, 60 ml (0.25 cup) Nonfat Milk
  • Crack in the egg and whisk until smooth. Then add in the yogurt and vanilla and mix once more.
    50 g (1 whole) Large Brown Egg, 226 g (1 cup) 0% Milkfat Yogurt, 4 ml (1 tsp) Vanilla Extract
  • Finally add in the dry ingredients and mix one final time until smooth. Ensure there are no dry lumps left behind.
    33 g (1 scoop) Chocolate Whey Protein Isolate, 45 g (0.33 cup) All Purpose Flour, 16 g (4 tsp) Zero Calorie Sweetener, Pinch of Salt
  • Grab a 1lb bread loaf and line with parchment paper. Pour in the batter and bake for 35-40 minutes. Let it cool for at least an hour before next steps.

Ladyfingers:

  • When ready, brew up some espresso or coffee of choice and add to a shallow bowl. Prep your ladyfingers for the size of your dish, ensuring they will all fit evenly.
    0.5 cup Espresso Coffee, 43 g (5-6) Ladyfingers
  • Then dunk each ladyfinger in to the coffee for just a second, ensuring they don’t get soggy and disintegrate.
  • Place on top of the brownie layer. Repeat with the remainder until you have one even layer.

Greek Yogurt Cream:

  • In a medium sized mixing bowl, add in all your cream ingredients and mix until smooth.
    452 g (2 cups) 0% Milkfat Yogurt, 36 g (0.5 cup) Reduced Fat Whipped Topping, 5 ml (1 tsp) Vanilla Bean Paste, 12 g (2.5 tsp) Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
  • Add dollops to the top of the lady fingers and use an offset spatula to evenly smooth it out. Try to get the top as flat as possible.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to let it all set.

Topping:

  • When ready to enjoy, remove from the fridge and sprinkle the top with cocoa powder.
    Cocoa Powder
  • Use a sharp chef’s knife to cut in to 8 equal slices and enjoy.

Nutrition Information

High Protein Tiramisu Brownies
Serving Size
 
1 Slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
162.8
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2.7
g
4
%
Saturated Fat
 
2.1
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.3
g
Cholesterol
 
35.7
mg
12
%
Sodium
 
96.6
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
242.3
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
22.4
g
7
%
Fiber
 
2.6
g
11
%
Sugar
 
6.9
g
8
%
Protein
 
14.8
g
30
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe.

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