Low Carb Tiramisu Protein Balls
No-Bake Low-Carb Tiramisu Protein Balls are a quick, creamy dessert-style snack with the flavors of espresso and cocoa.
Servings: 24 balls
Calories: 111kcal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Small Cookie Scoop optional
Ingredients
Tiramisu Protein Balls
- 2 ¼ cups almond flour
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese room temperature
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- ⅓ cup powdered sweetener sugar substitute
- 2 oz Cold Espresso
- ½ cup Cocoa Powder
- 1 scoop low carb vanilla protein powder 3 tablespoons
Mascarpone Dip
- ½ cup mascarpone cheese room temperature
- 2 tablespoon Heavy Whipping Cream 35%
- 1 tablespoon powdered sweetener sugar substitute
- ¼ teaspoon espresso powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix almond flour, protein powder, espresso powder, and powdered sweetener until combined.
- Add mascarpone cheese and brewed espresso, then stir or knead until a thick dough forms.
- If the dough feels dry, add a teaspoon of espresso at a time until it holds together.
- Use a small cookie scoop (or eyeball it) to form 1-inch balls, then roll them smooth in your hands.
- Roll each ball in cocoa powder and place on a dish or tray.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up, then whisk together the mascarpone dip ingredients and serve alongside for dipping.
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Notes
For best results, bring the mascarpone and espresso to room temperature before mixing. Cold ingredients can make the dough harder to combine and affect the texture.
The nutrition listed in this recipe applies to the tiramisu protein balls only.
For the mascarpone espresso dip, each serving: 24 calories, 3g fat, 0g carbs, 0g fiber, and 0g sugar.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0g
