Description
Make these simple, creamy No-Bake High-Protein Cheesecake Jars. This recipe uses Greek yogurt for a macro-friendly dessert perfect for meal prep or a quick, satisfying snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol or preferred sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup crushed graham crackers or low-carb cookie crumbs (for crust)
- 2 tablespoons melted light butter or coconut oil
- Optional topping: Fresh berries or sugar-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix the crushed graham crackers or crumbs with the melted butter or coconut oil. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of four small jars or ramekins. Chill for 10 minutes.
- Make the filling: In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, protein powder, sweetener, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Assemble the jars: Spoon or pipe the protein cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crusts in the jars.
- Chill: Cover the jars and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until firm. This chilling time is essential for the best texture.
- Serve: Top with fresh berries or sugar-free chocolate chips just before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a chocolate version, add 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder to the filling mixture.
- If you prefer a thicker crust, use almond flour instead of graham crackers for a gluten free cheesecake base.
- This recipe is excellent for meal prep dessert planning; it keeps well for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 20