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Yum Alert: A Healthier Tiramisu

Written by Casey

A healthy tiramisu recipe. Packed with almond flour, chia seeds, and Greek yogurt.

Give us a healthy alternative for any high-calorie dessert and we’ll try it. Especially when they taste as good as this protein packed (almond flour, chia seeds and Greek yogurt) tiramisu.

Ingredients: Cake

  • 4 eggs, separated into 4 egg yolks and 4 egg whites
  • 2 Tbsp lemon zest, packed
  • 1/2 cup sugar, divided 1/4 cup and 1/4 cup
  • 1 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon white or cider vinegar
  • Pinch of salt

Ingredients: For the frosting

  • ½ cup almond milk
  • ½ cup plain, non-fat greek yogurt
  • ⅓ cup chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar

Ingredients: For the crunchy almond layer

  • ¾ cup slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • pinch of salt

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About the author

Casey

BLEU. She's an oasis child busy being born in New York. She lives in the East Village and spends time writing, reading, making movies, shopping at Chrome Hearts and Opening Ceremony. You might find her indulging at Momofuku, or, she is spinning off those calories at Equinox while simultaneously doing homework.