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High-Protein-Cheesecake-Jars-Recipe

High Protein Cheesecake Jars

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  • Author: Peter
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Desserts & Appetizers
  • Method: No-bake
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These High Protein Cheesecake Jars are super creamy and flavorful, featuring a delightful mix of cottage cheese and yogurt. Perfect for a healthy snack or dessert, they are simple to prepare and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Enjoy the taste of cheesecake in a jar!


Ingredients

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  • 2 graham cracker sheets, crushed
  • 1 cup 2% cottage cheese
  • ½ cup plain skyr yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ¼ cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • Fresh fruit
  • Mini chocolate chips
  • Nut Butter

Instructions

  1. Combine cottage cheese, skyr yogurt, maple syrup, protein powder, and vanilla bean paste in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
  2. In each of two jars, layer the crushed graham crackers at the bottom.
  3. Evenly distribute the cheesecake mixture into each jar on top of the graham crackers.
  4. Keep the jars in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
  5. Serve the jars plain or topped with fresh fruit, mini chocolate chips, or nut butter as desired.

Notes

For a healthier option, use low-fat or no sugar added nut butter as a topping.
Feel free to substitute with your favorite type of yogurt for different flavors.
These jars can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a quick snack.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 jar
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 41g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg