Tiramisu Protein Mousse

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup strong espresso (cooled)
• 2 tbsp instant coffee powder
• 1 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional, or extra espresso)
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese (or cashew cream)
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar substitute
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream, chilled)
• 12 ladyfinger cookies (broken into pieces)
• 2 tbsp dark rum (optional)
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp instant coffee powder
• 6 chocolate coffee beans (optional)
• Dark chocolate shavings

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare coffee base by mixing cooled espresso, instant coffee powder, coffee liqueur, honey, and vanilla extract

2. 2

   Set aside to cool completely

3. 3

   In large bowl, whisk protein powder with 1/4 cup of the coffee base until smooth

4. 4

   Add mascarpone cheese, Greek yogurt, powdered sugar substitute, vanilla extract, and salt

5. 5

   Beat with electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes

6. 6

   In separate chilled bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks

7. 7

   Gently fold whipped cream into protein mixture in three additions to maintain airiness

8. 8

   If using rum, add it to remaining coffee base

9. 9

   Break ladyfinger cookies into bite-sized pieces

10. 10

    Dip cookie pieces quickly in coffee mixture

11. 11

    Divide half the soaked cookies among 6 serving glasses or bowls

12. 12

    Spoon half the protein mousse over cookies

13. 13

    Repeat layers with remaining cookies and mousse

14. 14

    Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight

15. 15

    Before serving, mix cocoa powder and instant coffee powder

16. 16

    Dust tops generously with cocoa-coffee mixture

17. 17

    Garnish with chocolate coffee beans and chocolate shavings

18. 18

    Serve chilled