Tag: #HealthyDessert

I can hardly believe it—Bariatric Living with Lisa has reached 100 subscribers! 🎉💯

This may be my first 100 subscribers, but each and every one of them is incredibly special to me. I wanted to create a video that was more than just a recipe. I wanted to celebrate the people who have supported my channel and let them know how truly grateful I am.

To celebrate, I made a special High-Protein, Low-Carb Tiramisu! ☕🍫

A Special 100 Subscriber Celebration

For the video, I created a fun celebration setup with confetti falling over the words “100 Subscribers.” I also made a special dessert with the number 100 candles to mark this milestone.

Then I took everyone into the kitchen with me to make a healthier version of one of my favorite classic desserts: tiramisu!

After making the dessert, I returned to the celebration area for a taste test. It was such a fun way to celebrate this milestone with everyone who has supported my channel.

High-Protein Low-Carb Tiramisu

This tiramisu begins with homemade coconut-flour ladyfingers. The recipe combines separated eggs, sifted coconut flour, sweetener, vanilla, and whey protein powder to create the ladyfingers. The batter is carefully folded together to help preserve the air whipped into the egg whites before being piped and baked.

Once cooled, the ladyfingers are lightly flavored with espresso. Because coconut flour absorbs liquid quickly, they need to be handled carefully. The recipe recommends dipping them very quickly or drizzling the espresso over them instead of soaking them for too long.

The creamy filling is made with mascarpone cheese, heavy whipping cream, Splenda, and vanilla extract. The whipped cream is folded into the sweetened mascarpone mixture to create a creamy filling for the tiramisu.

The tiramisu is assembled by layering the espresso-treated ladyfingers with the mascarpone cream. After the final layer of cream, the top is dusted with unsweetened cocoa powder. The dessert then needs to chill for several hours, with overnight chilling recommended in the recipe for the best texture.

Thank You for 100 Subscribers!

I am so thankful for everyone who has watched my videos, subscribed to my channel, left comments, shared my content, or simply taken the time to stop by and spend a few minutes with me.

Bariatric Living with Lisa is about more than just recipes. It is about finding ways to enjoy food, creating healthier versions of recipes, sharing bariatric-friendly ideas, and enjoying life along the way.

I am so excited to see where this journey takes us next!

Thank you for being part of the Bariatric Living with Lisa family. ❤️

Here’s to the next milestone! 🎉💯

Watch the Celebration Video

Come celebrate 100 subscribers with me and watch me make this High-Protein Low-Carb Tiramisu!

Lisa’s High Protein Low Carb Tiramisu

Nut-Free Keto Ladyfingers Recipe

• Prep time: 20 minutes
• Cook time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 21 ladyfingers [12]

Ingredients

• 5 large eggs, separated (room temperature), but really needed 6 large eggs, separated.
• ½ cup coconut flour, sifted
• ½ cup Splenda (divided into two ¼-cup portions)
• ¼ cup unflavored whey protein powder (helps provide structure so they don’t deflate), but really could use less, about a 1/8 cup.
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp cream of tartar (optional, helps stabilize the egg whites)
• Pinch of salt [6, 7, 13, 14, 15]

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. [6, 12, 16]
2. Whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt and the cream of tartar using an electric mixer until foamy. Slowly rain in ¼ cup of your sweetener, whipping continuously until you achieve very stiff peaks. Set aside. [6, 7, 17, 18, 19]
3. Beat the egg yolks in a separate bowl with the remaining ¼ cup of sweetener and vanilla extract for 3–4 minutes until thick, pale, and ribbons form. [6, 7, 20]
4. Combine the dry ingredients by whisking the sifted coconut flour and whey protein powder together in a small bowl. [6, 21]
5. Gently fold the mixtures together. Use a rubber spatula to fold a third of the whipped egg whites into the yolk mixture. Alternating in batches, gently fold in a portion of the flour mixture and the remaining egg whites. Mix very gently to avoid deflating the air bubbles. [6, 22]
6. Pipe the ladyfingers by transferring the batter into a pastry bag fitted with a wide, round tip. Pipe 3-inch long logs onto your lined baking sheet, leaving an inch between each one. [6, 12, 23, 24]
7. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the tops feel lightly springy. [6, 25]
8. Cool completely on the baking sheet before moving them. They will crisp up slightly as they cool down. [6, 26, 27]

Pro Tips for Success

• Sift the Flour: Coconut flour is notoriously clumpy. Sifting it ensures it incorporates smoothly without leaving chalky pockets in your delicate batter.
• Watch the Coffee Soak: If you are using these for a keto tiramisu, dip them into the espresso quickly. Coconut flour sponges soak up liquid much faster than wheat or almond flour versions and can fall apart if left submerged for more than a second or two. [1, 6, 7, 28, 29]

2. The Espresso Dip Strategy

Coconut flour acts like a dense sponge. If you submerge these ladyfingers like traditional wheat ones, they will dissolve into paste. [4]

• The Technique: Do not submerge them. Instead, pour your espresso into a wide, shallow bowl. Take a ladyfinger and drop it into the liquid, counting “one” (about 0.5 seconds), flip it instantly, count “two”, and remove it immediately. [4, 8, 9]
• Alternative Method: Lay all your baked ladyfingers flat in your Tiramisu dish first. Use a pastry brush or a teaspoon to gently drizzle the espresso over each cookie. This gives you total control over the moisture. [10, 11]
• Sweetening the Espresso: Add 2 tablespoons of Granulated Splenda directly into your warm espresso before dipping to counteract the intense bitterness. [10, 11]

3. Making the Splenda Mascarpone Cream

To complete your Keto Tiramisu, replace the traditional sugar in the cream filling using this quick keto assembly: [12]

Ingredients

• 8 oz (250g) Mascarpone cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup Heavy whipping cream, chilled
• ⅓ cup Granulated Splenda
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting) [4, 8, 10, 13, 14]

Instructions

1. Whip the cream: In a cold bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
2. Blend the cheese: In a separate bowl, beat the room-temperature mascarpone cheese and the ⅓ cup of Splenda together until completely smooth and creamy.
3. Fold: Gently fold the whipped cream into the sweet mascarpone mixture using a rubber spatula until combined.
4. Assemble: Layer your lightly-espresso-soaked ladyfingers at the bottom of a dish. Spread half the cream on top. Add a second layer of soaked ladyfingers, followed by the remaining cream.
5. Chill: Dust the top generously with unsweetened cocoa powder. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 to 6 hours (overnight is best). This chilling window is mandatory for coconut flour ladyfingers to set firmly and mimic the texture of traditional Tiramisu.

What should I make to celebrate the next milestone? Let me know in the comments! 💬