Description
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with this Protein Cheesecake recipe. Creamy and rich, this dessert is packed with protein and low in sugar, making it a delicious and satisfying option for any sweet craving.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 8 oz fat-free cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Optional Crust:
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan. Mix crushed graham crackers with melted coconut oil for the crust.
- Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, cream cheese, eggs, protein powder, honey/maple syrup, almond milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the pan over the crust (if using) or directly. Bake for 35–40 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool and Chill: Turn off the oven, cool with the door open for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- Substitute almond milk with your preferred milk.
- Top with berries, whipped cream, or melted chocolate.
- Experiment with different flavored protein powders.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
