Tiramisu Protein Shake Recipe (Authentic Taste!)

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5 from 1 vote

Tiramisu Protein Shake Recipe (Authentic Taste!)

Packed with 29g protein, this tiramisu protein shake makes a delicious snack or dessert!

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings: serving

Calories: 329kcal

Author: Andréa Marchese

Equipment

kitchen scale highly recommended
high speed blender
measuring spoons optional if using a kitchen scale

Ingredients

½ cup creamy oat milk 120g
¼ cup freshly brewed espresso, cooled (a double shot, 2oz)
½ cup ice 110g
1 scoop whey protein isolate 31g
2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese 28g
2 tablespoons sweetener of choice 24g if using erythritol
1 teaspoon cocoa powder 2g
¼ teaspoon xanthan gum

Instructions

Add the ice to the blender cup, then follow with the oat milk and espresso.
Add protein powder, mascarpone, sweetener, cocoa powder, and xanthan gum (if using).
Blend for about 30 seconds, or until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Pour the tiramisu protein shake into a glass and garnish with a sprinkle of cocoa powder and a lady finger cookie (optional), and enjoy!

Notes

Ingredient Substitutions

Any milk can be used as a substitute for the creamy oat milk. I like unsweetened almond milk as a low calorie milk for protein shakes and smoothies.
Instant espresso can replace freshly brewed espresso. Start with ½ packet and adjust to taste. Coffee or instant coffee can also be used.
Other protein powders can be substituted here, but keep in mind that many protein shake powders have stronger flavors (because they are meant to taste good with just water or milk). If you don't use the protein powder I recommend, try to find one with a mild vanilla flavor. Re plant-based protein powders, I haven't found a vanilla one that I can recommend flavor-wise. I love this chocolate vegan protein powder, and in this case I would omit the cocoa powder in this tiramisu shake recipe.
I used granulated erythritol as the sweetener here, but feel free to use your favorite sweetener option.
It won't taste like tiramisu without the mascarpone, so I don't recommend substituting this ingredient. (I'm Italian-American; trust me on this. Do not try using cottage cheese or Greek yogurt. No. Just no.)
Cacao powder can be used in place of cocoa powder.

Xanthan gum can be omitted. I'm not sure of any other ingredients that would thicken a shake as nicely as xanthan gum.

Recipe Variations

Add a drop of rum extract for a boozy twist reminiscent of the classic tiramisu.
Use ½ cup (75g) frozen banana in place of the ice for a flavor twist.

Use chocolate protein powder and omit the added cocoa powder.

Storage Info

This tiramisu protein shake is best served immediately, but can be stored for ~24 hours in the refrigerator in an airtight container. I recommend these thermal tumblers for storing shakes in the fridge and taking them on the go.

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