Here’s a high-protein cheesecake that’s creamy, satisfying, and easy to make—great for dessert or a post-workout treat.
🍰 Protein Cheesecake (Easy & Creamy)
Ingredients
- 1½ cups nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (or more Greek yogurt)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- ¼ cup sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or monk fruit)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional crust (no bake):
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers or oats
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp sweetener
Instructions
- Prep
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Line or grease an 8-inch springform pan (or loaf pan).
- Crust (optional)
- Mix crust ingredients.
- Press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake 8–10 minutes, then cool.
- Blend filling
- Blend Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs, protein powder, sweetener, vanilla, and salt until very smooth.
- Bake
- Pour filling over crust.
- Bake 40–45 minutes, until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
- Cool
- Turn off oven, crack door, let cheesecake cool inside 30 minutes.
- Chill at least 2 hours before slicing.
Macros (Approximate, per slice – 8 slices)
- Calories: ~150
- Protein: ~15–18g
- Carbs: ~6g
- Fat: ~4g
Flavor Variations
- Chocolate: Add 2 tbsp cocoa powder.
- Lemon: Add lemon zest + 1 tbsp juice.
- Peanut butter: Swirl in ¼ cup powdered PB.
- Berry: Top with fresh berries or sugar-free compote.
Want a no-bake version, air-fryer recipe, or a single-serve mug cheesecake? 💪🍰
