Tiramisu Protein Balls

10 Min + 1 Hour Refrigeration • 12 balls
Bring Italy’s favorite dessert to your snack game with Tiramisu Protein Balls. Made with Dilettoso’s Vava Vanilla Mix, espresso, creamy mascarpone, and cocoa powder, these no-bake bites are gluten-free, high-protein, and packed with wholesome fats. Perfect for post-workout fuel or a quick, indulgent pick-me-up anytime.

What you need

  • 1 cup Dilettoso Vava Vanilla Mix
  • 1 tbsp cacao nibs
  • 1 tbs almond butter
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • 3 tbsp espresso shot (sweetened or unsweetened)
  • Optional: 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
  • For dusting: unsweetened cocoa powder

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How to do it

  1. WHISK the almond butter, mascarpone cheese, and two tablespoons of espresso shot, sweetened or unsweetened.
  2. ADD the Vava Vanilla Dilettoso Mix, and the protein powder, then combine well to form a dough.
  3. FOLD cacao nibs until fully incorporated.
  4. ROLL the dough into evenly sized balls using your hands.
  5. DUST the tops with unsweetened cocoa powder.
  6. CHILL in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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Did you know?

Tiramisu means "pick me up" — and this little ball will do just that! It was originally created in the 1960s in Treviso, Italy — and has since become one of the most beloved desserts worldwide.

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