How to make a super skinny Tiramisu for one

This super skinny tiramisu for one is the perfect dessert for those who love a bold and indulgent dessert. This skinny tiramisu tastes almost identical to traditional tiramisu. It contains the classic and authentic tiramisu ingredients with a few adjustments.

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This tiramisu is the perfect way to indulge whilst on a weight loss journey. It tastes so similar to a traditional tiramisu! This recipe calls for a few simple ingredients and can be made in under 20 minutes!

When you’re in a calorie deficit or trying to lose weight, it is very important to keep a sense of normalcy and not cut anything out of your diet. Cutting things out will most likely lead to binging on them later on and it isn’t very sustainable.

If you’re craving tiramisu, have it! However, regular tiramisu contains up to 900 calories per serving! It can be very difficult to stay within a calorie deficit and have this for dessert. Creating lower calorie alternatives (that still taste delicious) to your favorite foods is incredibly important to a healthy, sustainable weight loss journey.

The reason this recipe is so low in calories is because there are small adjustments to the ingredients found in tiramisu to make this delicious single serve tiramisu an absolute delight!

Super skinny tiramisu for one

This one is for all my coffee lovers on a weight loss journey. Tiramisu has to be one of my all time favorite desserts. Whilst I was on my weight loss journey, I probably had this dessert more times than I did breakfast in all honesty! It is so easy to make and is so indulgently delicious.

Why you’ll love this recipe:

• Free of any added sugars.
• Uses authentic ingredients so it tastes just like the real deal!
• This recipe can easily be made vegan and dairy-free.
• Requires just a few simple ingredients.
• Can be ready in just 20 minutes!
• The BEST low calorie tiramisu ever!

Ingredients

• Ladyfingers – This recipe calls for ladyfingers. They are relatively low in calories and you only need a small amount! You can also use weetabix or oats which make for a delicious breakfast too.
• Espresso – This recipe works best with espresso. It is a very strong coffee flavor so if that’s not really your thing, you can totally use brewed coffee.
• Philadelphia lightest cream cheese – Philadelphia lightest is perfect for any recipe that requires cream cheese. It is creamy but has a fraction of the calories in mascarpone. You can also use light cream cheese if you don’t have access to the lightest version. For a vegan or dairy-free alternative, use vegan cream cheese.
• 0% fat yogurt – Fat free yogurt is gives the cream cheese a fluffier and softer texture making it the perfect whip cream alternative. For a vegan or dairy-free alternative, use vegan yogurt.
• Stevia or 0 calorie sweetener – Any 0 calorie sweetener will work for this recipe.
• Unsweetened cocoa powder – Unsweetened cocoa powder is used in the coffee mixture as well as a little dusting for the top of the dessert.
• Vanilla extract – Vanilla extract adds a little flavor to the cream cheese mix!

How to make skinny tiramisu

1. Brew your espresso and mix in 1 tsp of cocoa powder. (I also like to add 1-3 tsp of stevia as the espresso I use is very strong, but this is optional)
2. Cream together the cream cheese, yogurt, sweetener and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
3. Cut the ladyfingers in half and dip them in the espresso.
4. Layer the tiramisu by alternating between ladyfingers and the cream cheese mix until there is two layers of both.
5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Top with 1-2 tsp of cocoa powder and serve immediately.

FAQ’s

Can I use mascarpone?

If you would like to use mascarpone in this recipe, you can. Replace the cream cheese with 50g of mascarpone and mix with the yogurt. Bear in mind though that this will increase the calories by around 200 calories depending on the mascarpone you use.

Can I sub 0 calorie sweetener?

I would always recommend 0 calorie sweetener as this yields the lowest number of calories in any given recipe, and it still tastes great. I like to use Stevia but if you don’t have this available to you, you can use regular sugar which will increase the calories.

Do I need to use espresso?

I find this recipe tastes the best with espresso but you can use instant espresso or even instant coffee. Whatever type of coffee you choose to use won’t affect the recipe much but it may alter the taste.

Storage

Although this recipe is for one serving only, you can make it ahead and store in the fridge if you would like. It’s best to make and eat the day the recipe is made but you can store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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