Description
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with this Protein Cheesecake recipe. Creamy and rich, this high-protein dessert is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while keeping your diet on track.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp coconut oil or melted butter
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
For the filling:
- 16 oz fat-free or low-fat cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 325°F and prepare an 8-inch springform pan.
- Prepare the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs with oil and honey, press into the pan, and bake for 8 minutes.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, then add yogurt, eggs, protein powder, honey, vanilla, and salt. Pour over the crust.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly. Let cool in the oven.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with lemon zest, cinnamon, or fruit preserves.
- Adjust sweetness based on the protein powder flavor used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
