Tiramisu Protein Shake

You get all the flavors of classic tiramisu—espresso, cocoa, and vanilla—without the sugar crash.

Let’s blend up some Italian dessert magic!

What You’ll Need

• 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• 1 shot of espresso (or ¼ cup strong brewed coffee, chilled)
• 1 scoop vanilla or coffee-flavored protein powder
• ½ frozen banana (for natural sweetness and creaminess)
• 1 tbsp mascarpone cheese or Greek yogurt (for that tiramisu texture)
• 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp instant espresso powder (for extra coffee flavor)
• ½ cup ice cubes

For Toppings (Optional but Amazing!):

• Sugar-free whipped cream
• Extra cocoa powder for dusting
• Crushed sugar-free ladyfinger cookie or almond flour crumbs

Pro Tips

1. Use frozen banana! It makes the shake thick and creamy.
2. Want it even richer? Add ½ tbsp sugar-free vanilla pudding mix or a splash of heavy cream.
3. Make it dairy-free! Use coconut or almond milk and swap mascarpone for cashew yogurt.
4. More coffee flavor? Add an extra ½ tsp of instant espresso powder.
5. For an iced coffee vibe, skip the banana and use crushed ice instead.

Tools You’ll Need

• Blender
• Tall glass
• Spoon for dusting cocoa powder

Substitutions & Variations

• No protein powder? Use ½ cup Greek yogurt for a protein boost.
• Sweeter version? Add ½ tbsp honey or sugar-free sweetener.
• Extra indulgent? Blend in a sugar-free chocolate square for more richness!

Instructions

Step 1: Brew the Espresso

Brew 1 shot of espresso (or ¼ cup strong coffee) and let it cool.

Step 2: Add Ingredients to Blender

In a blender, add milk, cooled espresso, vanilla protein powder, banana, mascarpone cheese, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, instant espresso powder, and ice cubes.

Step 3: Blend Until Smooth

Blend on high for 30 seconds until thick and creamy.

Step 4: Pour Into Glass

Pour the thick shake into a tall glass.

Step 5: Garnish & Serve

Dust with cocoa powder, add whipped cream, and top with a crushed ladyfinger cookie.

Leftovers & Storage

• Best enjoyed fresh!
• If making ahead, store in the fridge for up to 24 hours and shake before drinking.

Wrap-Up

And that’s it—your Tiramisu Protein Shake is ready to sip! It’s rich, creamy, and packed with coffee and chocolate flavors, just like the classic Italian dessert. Try it out, take a pic, and let me know how it turned out. Cheers! ☕🍫🥤✨