Description
Healthy Protein Cheesecake Jars are a delightful treat that allows you to enjoy dessert without the guilt. These creamy, individual servings are packed with protein from cottage cheese and protein powder, making them an ideal choice for a satisfying post-workout snack or a sweet indulgence after dinner. With no baking required, they come together quickly and can be customized with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit or sugar-free jam. Perfect for any occasion, these jars offer convenience and flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup fat-free cream cheese
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- Sugar-free maple syrup (to taste)
- 6 graham crackers (or crumbs)
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- Fresh fruit for topping
- Jam for topping
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend cottage cheese, fat-free cream cheese, protein powder, and sugar-free maple syrup until smooth.
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press firmly into the bottoms of jar containers.
- Spoon cheesecake filling over the crust in each jar and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours to set. Before serving, top with fresh fruit or jam.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 20mg