Description
This Protein Cheesecake is a delicious and nutritious dessert that combines velvety cream cheese with Greek yogurt for a creamy texture, while protein powder boosts the nutrition. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while supporting your fitness goals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 oz cream cheese or vegan cream cheese
- 2 cups Greek yogurt or dairy free alternative
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 2/3 cup sweetener of choice
- 2 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, protein powder, sweetener, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a prepared crust of your choice.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until set. Let it cool before refrigerating.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, then slice and serve.
Notes
For a creamier texture, use full-fat cream cheese. If you prefer a lower calorie option, opt for a low-fat yogurt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
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