Description
These High Protein Cheesecake Jars are a nutritious and delicious dessert option that combines creamy cottage and cream cheese with protein powder for an extra boost. Featuring a keto-friendly graham cracker crust and customizable toppings like fresh fruits or blueberry jam, these no-bake cheesecake jars are perfect for a healthy treat that’s easy to prepare and serve.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Filling
- 1 1/4 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup fat-free cream cheese
- 1/2 cup vanilla salted caramel protein powder
- 1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Graham Cracker Crust
- 6 keto graham crackers
- 1 tbsp melted butter
Toppings
- Fresh fruits (such as berries or sliced fruit)
- Blueberry jam (optional)
Optional Chocolate Cheesecake
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake filling: In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, fat-free cream cheese, protein powder, sugar-free maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides if needed to ensure everything is well incorporated.
- Make the graham cracker crust: Place the keto graham crackers into the blender or food processor and pulse until they are finely crushed to a crumb-like texture. Transfer the crumbs to a bowl and mix with the melted butter until evenly coated and slightly clumpy.
- Assemble the jars: Spoon a layer of the graham cracker crust into the bottom of each jar or serving dish, pressing slightly to create a firm base. Add the cheesecake filling on top of the crust layer inside each jar.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the cheesecake jars for 1-2 hours to let the flavors meld and the filling set to a creamy consistency.
- Add toppings and serve: Before serving, top each jar with fresh fruits and optional blueberry jam. Serve chilled and enjoy your high-protein cheesecake jars!
- Optional chocolate variation: For chocolate cheesecake jars, blend 1 tbsp cocoa powder into the cheesecake filling until smooth. Adjust sweetness with additional sweetener if needed and assemble as usual.
Notes
- For a chocolate variation, add cocoa powder to the cheesecake filling and adjust sweetener as needed.
- You can substitute any favorite fresh fruit for toppings according to taste or seasonality.
- Refrigerate leftover jars promptly and consume within 3 days for best freshness.
- This recipe is suitable for a low-fat, high-protein diet.
- Keto graham crackers can be replaced with other low-carb crackers or nuts crushed finely for the crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
