Description
Indulge in these High-Protein Cheesecake Jars for a guilt-free treat that’s creamy, delicious, and packed with protein. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings while keeping you on track with your health goals.
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs or almond flour for low-carb
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups nonfat Greek yogurt
- 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar-free sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings:
- 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
Instructions
- Graham Cracker Crust: In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until evenly coated. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into the bottom of 6 small jars or cups and press down lightly to form the crust.
- Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, protein powder, honey (or sweetener), and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy and well combined. Spoon the cheesecake mixture evenly over the crusts.
- Toppings: Top with fresh berries. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to set.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add a sprinkle of granola on top just before serving.
- You can swap honey with maple syrup or a sugar-free syrup to adjust sweetness.
- These jars can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, making them perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
