High Protein Strawberry Cheesecake (Printable version)

Creamy cheesecake bites with strawberry sauce, rich in protein and perfect for a wholesome sweet treat.

# What You Need:

→ Crust

01 - 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
02 - 3 tablespoons melted butter

→ Cheesecake Filling

03 - 1 cup cottage cheese
04 - 1/3 cup unsweetened plain Greek yogurt
05 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese
06 - 2 tablespoons sugar-free maple syrup
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
09 - 1 scoop strawberry cheesecake-flavored protein powder

→ Strawberry Sauce

10 - 3/4 cup frozen strawberries

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line muffin tin with 8 muffin liners.
02 - In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of each muffin liner.
03 - In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, maple syrup, egg, baking powder, and protein powder. Blend until smooth and creamy.
04 - Pour cheesecake mixture evenly over prepared crusts in the muffin tin.
05 - Bake for 38 to 41 minutes, or until centers are just set and barely jiggle. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature.
06 - Place frozen strawberries in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until strawberries break down into sauce, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
07 - Once cheesecake bites have cooled completely, spoon strawberry sauce over each bite.
08 - Refrigerate cheesecake bites overnight or for at least 4 hours before serving for optimal texture and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High protein content with 7g per serving.
  • Only 90 calories per bite, making it a low-calorie dessert option.
  • Features a rich texture from cottage cheese and Greek yogurt.
  • Simple preparation with healthy, accessible ingredients.
02 -
  • Do not skip the refrigeration step; the overnight chill is vital for the texture to set correctly.
  • Watch the baking time closely; the center should have a slight jiggle to prevent over-drying.
  • Check all ingredient labels carefully if you have specific dairy, egg, or wheat allergies.
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