Description
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with these High Protein Cheesecake Jars. Creamy and delicious, this no-bake dessert is packed with protein and flavor, making it a perfect sweet ending to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
For the cheesecake filling:
- 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 8 oz light cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For topping:
- Fresh fruit or sugar-free fruit compote (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a small bowl, mix the crushed graham crackers with melted coconut oil or butter until evenly combined. Divide the mixture among 4 small jars, pressing down gently to form the crust.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In another bowl, beat together Greek yogurt, cream cheese, protein powder, honey/maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spoon the mixture over the crust in each jar.
- Chill and serve: Chill the jars in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set. Top with fresh berries or fruit compote before serving.
Notes
- Experiment with flavored protein powders like strawberry or chocolate.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free graham crackers.
- Jars can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
