Description
This Protein Cheesecake is a delicious and guilt-free dessert that combines creamy textures with a protein boost, perfect for those looking to indulge without the extra calories.
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 your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth.
- Add the protein powder, sweetener, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture into a prepared crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are slightly golden.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize the crust with your favorite graham cracker or nut-based options. For added flavor, you can swirl in some fruit puree before baking.
- 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
Keywords: Protein Cheesecake, healthy dessert, cheesecake, protein dessert, low carb cheesecake