If you love tiramisu but you also have a protein goal, these Tiramisu Protein Truffles are about to be your new obsession. They’re creamy, coffee-spiked, coated in white chocolate, and dusted with cocoa. No baking required!
Why You’ll Love These Tiramisu Protein Truffles
No-Bake & Easy: Just blend, roll, dip, and chill.
High Protein: Packed with vanilla protein powder so every truffle actually counts toward your macros.
Naturally Sweetened: Medjool dates do all the sweetening work – no refined sugar needed.
Tastes Like Real Tiramisu: The combo of instant coffee, cocoa, cream cheese, and white chocolate is chef’s kiss.
Meal Prep Friendly: Make a batch on Sunday and keep them in the fridge all week for a high-protein dessert on demand.
Gluten-Free & Oat Free: Naturally free from gluten & oats – great for anyone avoiding these.
Macros Per Tiramisu Protein Truffle
(Approximate, based on ~10 truffles per batch, can make them smaller and make 20 in total)
| Macro | Per Truffle |
|---|---|
| Calories | 145 |
| Protein | 9g |
| Carbohydrates | 14g |
| Fat | 5g |
Tips for Perfect Tiramisu Protein Truffles
1. Don’t skip softening the dates. Dry dates = crumbly dough. Soft dates = smooth, rollable mixture that actually holds together.
2. Freeze before dipping. This step is non-negotiable. Cold truffles dip cleanly and the chocolate sets faster. If they’re room temp, the chocolate will slide off and you’ll have a mess.
3. Adjust coffee strength to taste. Love a strong coffee flavour? Go 3 tsp. Prefer more subtle? Stick to 2.
4. Use good quality protein powder. MacroMike’s Vanilla Buttercream is the move here – it’s sweet, creamy, and doesn’t taste chalky.
FAQ
Can I use a different protein powder? Yes! A vanilla or cream flavour works best for this recipe. Just be aware that different protein powders absorb differently, so you may need to adjust the amount slightly. Start with 100g and add more if the mixture feels too wet.
Can I use regular white chocolate instead of sugar-free? Absolutely. Regular white chocolate works great – it just changes the macro breakdown. Noshu’s sugar-free white chocolate keeps it lower carb but either works.
What if I don’t have a food processor? You can try using a strong blender, but a food processor gives the smoothest result. Alternatively, mash the dates very well by hand and mix everything together- the texture will be slightly chunkier but still delicious.
Can I swap the cream cheese for something else? You can sub for greek yogurt, cottage cheese or ricotta.
Storage
Best stored in the Freezer: These freeze beautifully. Layer them in a container with baking paper between layers and freeze for up to 2 months. Eat straight from frozen.
Tiramisu Protein Truffles
Ingredients
Method
- Soak the dates in hot water for 5–10 minutes until soft. Reserve 1–2 tbsp of the water and dissolve the instant coffee into it.
- Blend the softened dates (pits removed), coffee water, cream cheese, protein powder, vanilla, and cocoa powder in a food processor until a smooth, sticky dough forms.
- Roll into 10 balls or 20 if you like them a bit smaller. Place on a lined tray and freeze for 15–20 minutes.
- Melt the white chocolate with MCT or coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each chilled truffle into the melted white chocolate, let the excess drip off, and place back on the tray.
- Freeze for 20–30 minutes until the chocolate is fully set. Dust with cocoa powder and store in an airtight container in the freezer.
Nutrition
Notes
- Adjust coffee strength to taste – 2 tsp for subtle, 3 tsp for strong.
- Freeze the whole batch for up to 2 months.
- Protein Powder Used: Macromike Vanilla Buttercream – use my code amb-eliyaeats to save 10%. (I am a proud MacroMike ambassador!).
- White Chocolate used: Noshu Sugar Free White Chocolate Chips
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