Description
Make these creamy, macro-friendly cheesecake jars for a quick, satisfying, and healthy dessert that fits your fitness goals. This recipe uses Greek yogurt for a major protein boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored whey protein powder
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol or preferred sugar substitute
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup water or unsweetened almond milk (adjust for consistency)
- For the Crust: 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons melted light butter or coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon powdered erythritol
- For Topping (Optional): 1/2 cup mixed berries
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a small bowl, mix the almond flour, 1 tablespoon of sweetener, and melted butter until crumbly.
- Divide the crust mixture evenly among four small jars or glasses. Press the mixture down lightly to form the base.
- Prepare the filling: Place the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, protein powder, vanilla extract, and remaining sweetener into a food processor or high-speed blender.
- Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Slowly add the water or almond milk while blending until you reach a thick, smooth, cheesecake-like consistency. Do not over-thin the mixture.
- Spoon or pipe the protein cheesecake filling over the crust layers in the jars.
- Top each jar with fresh or thawed berries, if using.
- Cover the jars and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set firmly.
- Serve cold directly from the jar.
Notes
- For a Chocolate Protein Cheesecake variation, mix 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder into the filling mixture before blending.
- If you prefer a thicker, more decadent texture, reduce the added liquid slightly or use only Greek yogurt instead of mixing with cottage cheese.
- This recipe is excellent for meal prep dessert; it keeps well in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 25