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This tiramisu loaf is a delicious way to still enjoy your favorite Italian dessert, made simpler and healthier!
This healthy tiramisu loaf is a clever, nutrient dense twist on the classic Italian dessert, perfect for anyone craving indulgence without the sugar crash. By swapping refined flours for a base of ripe bananas, eggs, and creamy peanut butter. You get a naturally gluten free sponge that is incredibly moist and rich in protein.
The preparation is as simple as it gets, making it a “one bowl” dream for busy bakers. Since the sweetness primarily comes from the bananas, the loaf remains low in added sugar while maintaining a satisfying texture.
Once baked and cooled, the loaf is finished with a light, tangy frosting that replaces heavy mascarpone with a blend of cream cheese and vanilla yogurt. A touch of powdered sugar provides just enough sweetness to make it feel like a true treat without being cloying.
The loaf is finished with a light dusting of raw cacao powder. This adds a layer of antioxidant rich bitterness that perfectly balances the earthy notes of the peanut butter. Mimicking the cocoa dusted layers of a standard tiramisu.
If you like this recipe, you will also love my Healthier Carrot Cake Loaf or my Easy Coffee Banana Loaf.
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Healthy Tiramisu Loaf
Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup (260 g) creamy peanut butter, room temp
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbs brewed coffee
- 1/4 cup (20 g) cacao powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp espresso powder , (optional)
Frosting:
- 5 oz (140 g) cream cheese, room temp
- 2 tbs vanilla yogurt
- 2 tbs powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line an 8×4 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas and eggs until smooth. Next, add in the peanut butter, vanilla, coffee and whisk together until combined. Mix in the cacao powder, baking powder and espresso powder until incorporated. Then, transfer the batter to the loaf pan and spread out evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Allow to set in the pan for 10 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack. Allow to cool completely.
Frosting:
- In a small bowl using an electric hand mixer, beat the cream cheese, yogurt and powdered sugar until smooth. Once loaf is cooled, spread the frosting on the loaf evenly. Sprinkle on cacao powder.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 4 days.
- You can use any other nut butter instead of peanut butter.
- This recipe is not very sweet since there is no added sugar or maple syrup. If you want to make it sweeter add in some sweetener or chocolate chips.
- If you don’t have coffee, you can also use milk instead.
- Recipe Nutritional Info includes frosting too.