Description
Simple, single-serving cheesecake jars providing a high protein dessert option.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain, non-fat
- 1/4 cup protein powder, vanilla or unflavored
- 1/4 cup sweetener (stevia, erythritol, or sugar substitute)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (or low-carb alternative)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (or coconut oil)
Instructions
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl.
- Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of two small jars or ramekins.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the Greek yogurt, protein powder, sweetener, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese.
- Mix until all ingredients are fully combined and the mixture is smooth.
- Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the crust layer in the jars.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Top with desired toppings before serving.
Notes
- You can use any flavor of protein powder you prefer.
- For a low-carb crust, use almond flour mixed with sweetener and butter.
- Add fresh berries or sugar-free jam as a topping.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: high protein, cheesecake, jars, no bake, dessert, protein powder, low sugar