Protein Hojicha Tiramisu Cups
A healthy twist on classic tiramisu featuring protein-packed ingredients and the unique flavors of hojicha, a roasted Japanese green tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt or Skyr
- ½ cup Light Cream Cheese
- 2–3 tablespoons Hojicha powder
- 1–2 tablespoons Protein Powder
- 2 tablespoons Natural Sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or stevia)
- Cocoa Powder for dusting
- Ladyfingers or Sponge Cake
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare the hojicha mixture by combining Greek yogurt, light cream cheese, hojicha powder, and protein powder in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Sweeten it up by drizzling in the natural sweetener and adjusting to taste.
- Prepare the ladyfingers by dipping them into brewed hojicha tea or coffee.
- Layer the hojicha mixture and ladyfingers in serving cups.
- Chill in the fridge for at least an hour.
- Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different variations such as using matcha or adding fresh fruit layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: tiramisu, hojicha, dessert, healthy dessert, protein dessert