Description
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with this Protein Cheesecake recipe. Creamy and delicious, this high-protein dessert is a perfect way to satisfy your sweet cravings while keeping your nutrition on track.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cheesecake:
- 1½ cups plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vanilla or unflavored whey protein powder
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- optional: 1 prepared graham cracker crust or crustless for low-carb version
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). If using a crust, place it in a 9-inch pie dish or springform pan.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the protein powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined and smooth.
- Bake the cheesecake: Pour the mixture into the prepared crust or directly into a greased pan for a crustless version. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is just set and slightly jiggly.
- Cool and refrigerate: Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Top with fresh fruit, sugar-free jam, or a light dusting of cocoa powder for extra flavor.
- For added protein, use a crust made from crushed protein bars mixed with almond butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg