Description
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with these High Protein Cheesecake Jars. Creamy and luscious, these individual desserts are packed with protein and bursting with berry goodness. A perfect no-bake option for a quick, delicious, and nutritious sweet fix.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (nonfat or low-fat)
- 8 ounces light cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
Toppings:
- 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Instructions
- Graham Cracker Crust: In a small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted coconut oil or butter until evenly moistened. Divide mixture evenly among 6 small jars or glasses, pressing lightly to form a base.
- Cheesecake Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat Greek yogurt, cream cheese, honey, vanilla, and protein powder until smooth and creamy. Spoon cheesecake mixture over the crusts, dividing evenly.
- Toppings: Top each jar with fresh berries. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add lemon zest to the cheesecake mixture.
- These jars can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Swap graham crackers for crushed high-protein cookies to boost the protein content even more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
