Description
These High Protein Cheesecake Jars are a delicious no-bake dessert that combines creamy cheesecake flavors with a crunchy graham cracker crust, perfect for a low-calorie treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (if using), and lemon juice. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- In another bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted coconut oil or butter, and honey until well combined.
- Layer the graham cracker mixture evenly at the bottom of serving jars.
- Top the crust layer with the cheesecake mixture, smoothing it out.
- Chill the jars in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Before serving, add fresh berries on top and drizzle with sugar-free fruit compote if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite fruits or a sprinkle of nuts for added texture.
- 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, Cheesecake, Dessert, Healthy Dessert