Description
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with these High-Protein Cheesecake Jars. Creamy and satisfying, these individual desserts are packed with protein and flavor, making them a perfect sweet treat.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Mixture:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
Optional Base and Toppings:
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers or high-protein granola
- Fresh berries or fruit for topping
- Optional: lemon zest or cinnamon for added flavor
Instructions
- Prepare Cheesecake Mixture: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, and protein powder. Mix until creamy and fully combined.
- Assemble Jars: If using a base, spoon crushed graham crackers or granola into the bottom of each jar. Divide the cheesecake mixture evenly among 4 small jars or containers.
- Add Toppings: Top with fresh berries or fruit of choice.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For a lower-carb version, skip the graham base or use crushed nuts.
- This recipe is easy to customize with different flavors of protein powder or fruit toppings.
- Great for meal prep or on-the-go snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
