High Protein Cheesecake Recipe

High Protein Cheesecake Recipe

These Protein Cheesecakes are sweet, creamy, and healthy! Made with a gluten-free crust and wholesome ingredients, they make a perfect sweet treat or dessert. The crumbly, crisp graham cracker crust is topped with a simple vanilla cheesecake filling that you can top with chia jam or fresh fruit. Every bite is SO GOOD!

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings Cheesecakes

Calories 209kcal

Author Christine McMichael

Equipment

Ingredients

Crust

1 1/2 cups gluten-free graham cracker crumbs about 10 full size crackers
5 Tablespoons coconut oil

Cheesecake

8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt room temperature
1/4 cup raw sugar
3 Tablespoons honey
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 Tablespoon vanilla protein powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup naturally sweentened strawberry jam or chia jam, for topping

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Line a muffin tin with 12 liners and set aside.
Combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted coconut oil in a bowl and mix until combined. It should look a bit crumbly.
Press the graham cracker mixture into the prepared muffin tins, adding about 2 tablespoons of dough to each. Press it down to flatten and for a crust.
Bake the crusts for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, beat the cream cheese and yogurt in a bowl until well combined with an electric mixer.
Beat in all remaining ingredients aside from the strawberry jam.
When the crust is done, add the filling to about 3/4 full.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top looks mostly set. A little bit of jiggle in the center is ok.
Cool at room temperature for 20 minutes, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
Once cool, spread about 1-2 tablespoons of jam on top of each and enjoy!

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Notes

Crust - For added protein and lower sugar, substitute half of the graham cracker crumbs for almond flour. Follow the directions as normal!

Protein Powder - Add a flavor variation by using chocolate or strawberry protein powder.

Toppings - Chia Jam is a lower-sugar and tasty topping to use! I also love adding fresh berries, a few chocolate chips, or a dollop of almond butter. Leave the toppings off and let each person choose their topping adventure when you serve them!

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