Healthy Protein Cheesecake Jars Recipe
These Healthy Protein Cheesecake Jars are a delicious and nutritious dessert option that combines creamy cottage cheese and fat-free cream cheese with vanilla protein powder for a high-protein treat. The graham cracker crust adds a satisfying crunch, while sugar-free maple syrup provides sweetness without added sugar. Topped with fresh fruit or jam, these no-bake cheesecake jars are perfect for a quick snack or a light dessert that supports your fitness goals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Filling
- 1 1/4 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup fat-free cream cheese
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- Sugar-free maple syrup, to taste
Crust
- 6 graham crackers, crushed into crumbs
- 1 tbsp melted butter
Toppings
- Fresh fruit (such as berries or sliced kiwi)
- Jam (sugar-free, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, fat-free cream cheese, vanilla protein powder, sugar-free maple syrup, and a splash of vanilla extract if desired. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Make the Crust: Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed bag and crushing with a rolling pin. Mix the crumbs thoroughly with the melted butter until well combined.
- Assemble the Jars: Spoon and press the graham cracker crust mixture firmly into the bottoms of individual serving jars or glasses to create an even base layer.
- Add Cheesecake Filling: Spoon the blended cheesecake filling evenly over the crust layer in each jar, smoothing the top with a spoon or spatula.
- Chill: Refrigerate the jars for 1 to 2 hours to allow the cheesecake filling to set and the flavors to meld.
- Top and Serve: Just before serving, add fresh fruit or a small spoonful of sugar-free jam on top of each jar. Serve chilled and enjoy your healthy, protein-packed dessert.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar-free maple syrup according to taste.
- Use gluten-free graham crackers if you want a gluten-free dessert.
- For best texture, chill the jars for at least 1 hour, but overnight chilling is also great.
- Substitute the vanilla protein powder with other flavors like chocolate or strawberry for variation.
- This recipe makes about 4 small jars or servings.
- Ensure your protein powder is unsweetened or sugar-free for best results.
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