Description
Indulge in these High Protein Cheesecake Jars that require no baking and are low in calories. Perfect for a guilt-free dessert or snack, these jars are creamy, delicious, and packed with protein!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (0% or 2%)
- 1/3 cup low-fat cream cheese
- softened
- 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Fresh berries
- Optional: sugar-free fruit compote
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, softened cream cheese, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, protein powder, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted coconut oil or butter, and honey until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- In serving jars, alternate layers of the cheesecake mixture and the crust mixture, starting and ending with the cheesecake layer.
- Top each jar with fresh berries and, if desired, a drizzle of sugar-free fruit compote.
- Refrigerate the jars for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cheesecake to set before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite fruits or low-calorie syrups. These jars can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 225 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
Keywords: High Protein Cheesecake Jars, No Bake, Low Calorie, Healthy Dessert, Cheesecake Recipe