Healthy Oreo Tiramisu: Great Low Calorie High Protein Recipe

Guilt-free Healthy Oreo Tiramisu recipe is the answer to all your cravings; Layers of a high protein, gluten free, low sugar, low fat and low calorie Oreo Cake and Cream topped with cocoa and Oreo Thins!

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I’ve noticed trends on what people seem to like on my IG page, and a lot of love goes for Oreo recipes, and then also for Tiramisu recipes. So how could I say no to combining them both?! It was just too easy haha.

Well I guess not since if it were that easy to come up with I would have made it before. That said, this Oreo tiramisu recipe is ideal no matter what you’re looking for. It’s high protein, low sugar, low fat, low calorie, easily gluten free and also guilt free!

Why This Oreo Protein Tiramisu is Perfect for Fitness Enthusiasts?

This isn’t your typical tiramisu. Here’s why this Oreo protein tiramisu stands out for fitness enthusiasts:

• Protein-Packed Goodness: With chocolate and unflavored protein powders in the base and cream layers, this dessert fuels your body while satisfying your sweet tooth.
• Low-Calorie Swaps: Using Greek yogurt, reduced-fat cream cheese, and unsweetened almond milk makes this a low-calorie Oreo tiramisu that doesn’t skimp on flavor.
• Balanced Sweetness: A touch of stevia keeps it sweet but healthy, unlike traditional recipes loaded with sugar.
• FLAVOR LEVEL UP! Instead of the classic coffee and cream flavor, you’ve got Oreo added to the mix. It really is a level up!

Ingredients for Healthy Oreo Tiramisu

A little bit of a long list, but here’s what makes this Oreo Tiramisu recipe healthy:

• Whole Wheat Pastry Flour for a healthy and whole grain cake recipe. 
• Chocolate Protein Powder – this provides the boost of protein and some sweetness to the cake layer too. I used Quest Nutrition whey-casein chocolate protein powder.
• Unflavored Protein Powder to replace some of the flour and give extra protein in the recipe. I used a plant-based protein powder from KOS.
• Black Cocoa: Provides that iconic dark Oreo flavor, making this dessert taste authentic.
• Stevia Sweetener: A natural, low-calorie sweetener that keeps this dessert guilt-free.
• Unsweetened Applesauce: Acts as a healthier alternative to butter or oil while adding moisture.
• Greek Yogurt:  For an extra bump of protein and more moisture.
• Almond Milk
• Egg and Egg White
• Vanilla Extract

And for the Protein Cream Layer 

This recipe makes a Tiramisu without mascarpone, and uses cream cheese and yogurt instead.

• Reduced-Fat Cream Cheese: Delivers the richness you expect from tiramisu, with fewer calories.
• Coffee to 
• Non-fat Greek Yogurt
• Vanilla Protein Powder; This is the source of sweetness in the protein cream for this layered dessert. No added sugar in this recipe. Quest again here.
• A bit of Unsweetened Almond Milk

And for Assembling:

• Strong Coffee to soak into the cake layers, adding depth and flavor
• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• Oreo Thins: Perfect topping for a finishing touch of indulgence

How to make Cookies and Cream Tiramisu with Protein Powder

This protein powder cookies and cream tiramisu is not only a guilt-free indulgence, but also really easy to make. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

For the Cake:

1. Preheat Your Oven: Set it to 350°F and line an 8” x 8” pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, chocolate and unflavored protein powders, black cocoa, stevia, and baking powder. This ensures everything is evenly distributed.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together applesauce, Greek yogurt, almond milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Blend Wet and Dry Mixtures: Add the wet mix into the dry ingredients and stir gently. Avoid over-mixing to keep the cake light and tender.
5. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 24-26 minutes. The center should spring back when touched, and a tester should come out clean. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before transferring it to a rack to cool completely.

For the Cream:

1. Beat the Cream Cheese: Use a hand mixer to whip the cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add Greek Yogurt and Protein Powder: Blend them in until the mixture is creamy and lump-free.
3. Adjust Consistency: Stir in almond milk for a silky texture.

Assembling:

1. Prepare Coffee: Pour it into a shallow dish and allow it to cool to room temperature.
2. Cut Cake: Once the cake has cooled, cut the cake into two thin slabs, and then each slab into 16 pieces as in the photo.
3. Dip Cake Slices Dip each cake slice into the coffee, ensuring even absorption.
4. Layer the Cake and Cream: Place one coffee-dipped cake slice layer in the pan, spread half of the cream on top, and repeat with the remaining cake and cream.
5. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
   This allows the flavors to meld and the cake to soften further.
6. Garnish and Serve: Before serving, dust with cocoa powder and sprinkle crushed Oreo Thins on top.

Tips for Low Calorie Oreo Tiramisu 

You’re really going to love how this low calorie Oreo tiramisu turns out, but follow these pointers when making to get it perfect:

For the Protein Oreo base

• Don’t over-mix the batter!
  Make sure you whisk until its just combined; If you over-mix it, the protein powder will make the cake for the tiramisu tough, dense and gummy.
  
• Taste the Oreo batter and see if you need some extra sweetener. I’d recommend using stevia powder to maintain the consistency of the batter and have a low calorie and low sugar tiramisu recipe.

• Don’t over-bake the oreo cake or it will get tough; Remove when the tester/knife comes out just dry, but moist.

• Let cake cool completely before cutting or the tiramisu layers won’t hold.

For the Cream in this Oreo Tiramisu:

• Use softened cream cheese to make the cream so everything mixes well.

• Beat the cream cheese well so the cream turns out light and fluffy.

When Serving this Healthy Oreo Dessert Recipe:

• Use Fresh Coffee: Brew fresh coffee for the best flavor, and let it cool to room temperature before dipping.
• Let It Set: Refrigerating overnight allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
• Cut Cleanly: Use a sharp knife and wipe it clean between slices for perfect presentation.

How to store Guilt Free Oreo Tiramisu?

This guilt free Oreo tiramisu is a great meal prep recipe for weight loss an fitness goals (that’s how I used it), but needs to be stored correctly.

1. Store in the fridge since this cookies and cream tiramisu has a cream layer that will go bad if left out
2. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or use an airtight container to avoid any odors coming in or reducing freshness.
3. Keep for 5-6 days in the fridge.
4. For longer-term, freeze individual slices in airtight containers for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.

Alternatives to make a Healthier Oreo Tiramisu Recipe 

I made my healthier Oreo tiramisu recipe using protein powder, low fat cream cheese and nonfat yogurt – no sugar or mascarpone – and I would highly suggest using the ingredients recommended.

However, you can make this cookies and cream protein tiramisu recipe your own with some substitutions:

• Flour: Use Whole Wheat Pastry Flour, All purpose flour or 1:1 Gluten Free Baking Flour, in the same amount by weight not cups.
• Unflavored Protein Powder: Use ⅓ cup (40g) of flour, but also reduce applesauce to ½ cup.
• Applesauce: Pumpkin Puree is a good alternative
• Stevia: You can replace this with any other granulated sweetener like coconut sugar, monkfruit or even regular sugar (this won’t be sugar free though, and also higher in calories)

Healthier Options for the Cream layer:

• Almond Milk: Any other milk 
• Reduced Fat Cream Cheese: Regular cream cheese or even mascarpone if you want!
• Nonfat Greek Yogurt: Feel free to use regular Greek Yogurt or even Coconut yogurt

More Healthy Dessert Recipes with Oreos:

In case you want more healthy dessert recipes with Oreos, here’s some you can try:

• Protein Oreo Mousse
• Oreo Red Velvet Protein Cake
• Oreo Peanut Butter Protein Bars
• Healthy Fried Oreos
• Oreo Protein Zucchini Oats

Or some High Protein Tiramisu Recipes:

• Classic Protein Tiramisu
• Chocolate Protein Tiramisu
• Banana Pudding Protein Tiramisu
• Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookie Tiramisu
• Rice Cake Tiramisu