Description
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with these High Protein Cheesecake Jars that are creamy, flavorful, and packed with protein. Perfect for a satisfying dessert or a protein-rich snack!
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Mixture:
- 1 1/2 cups nonfat Greek yogurt
- 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
Toppings:
- 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Cheesecake Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, protein powder, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy and well combined.
- Graham Cracker Crust: In a small bowl, combine crushed graham crackers with melted coconut oil to form a crumbly base. Divide crumb mixture evenly among 4 jars or glasses and press lightly.
- Assembly: Spoon cheesecake mixture over the crust, dividing evenly. Top with fresh berries and nuts if using.
- Chilling: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for best texture.
Notes
- You can prepare these jars up to 3 days in advance and store them covered in the refrigerator.
- Swap graham crackers for crushed oats or protein cookies for an extra protein boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
