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protein no bake cheesecake cups with greek yogurt and fresh strawberries

Protein No Bake Cheesecake

Creamy no bake cheesecake cups made with vanilla Greek yogurt, light cream cheese, whey protein, and an oat-pecan crust. Finish with fresh berries for a chilled, easy dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
rest time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 298
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • the oat pecan crust
  • 3/4 cup rolled oats about 60 g
  • 1/4 cup pecans about 28 g
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil melted (45 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons low-calorie granulated sweetener or honey about 24 g sweetener or 30 ml honey
  • the protein cheesecake filling
  • 1 scoop vanilla whey protein about 30 g
  • 6 ounces light cream cheese softened (170 g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2.5 ml
  • 2 cups vanilla Greek yogurt about 480 g
  • 1/4 cup low-calorie granulated sweetener honey, or agave (about 50 g sweetener or 60 ml honey/agave)
  • For topping
  • 1 cup berries or mixed fruit about 150 g

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Small serving cups or jars
  • Spoon or small tamper

Method
 

  1. Add the rolled oats and pecans to a small food processor. Pulse until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
  2. Transfer the oat and pecan mixture to a bowl. Add cinnamon, melted coconut oil, and 2 tablespoons sweetener or honey. Stir until evenly moistened.
  3. Divide the crust mixture between small serving cups or jars. Press it down gently to form a base.
  4. Add the softened light cream cheese to a large mixing bowl. Beat or whisk until smooth.
  5. Add the vanilla Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, vanilla whey protein, and 1/4 cup sweetener, honey, or agave. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  6. Spoon the filling over the crust layer and smooth the tops.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until cold and slightly set.
  8. Top with berries or mixed fruit before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 18gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 360IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 210mgIron: 1.4mg

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Notes

  • Use softened cream cheese for the smoothest filling.
  • Taste the filling before chilling and adjust the sweetener if needed.
  • Thick Greek yogurt gives the best texture.
  • Honey or agave can be used instead of granulated sweetener, but the filling may be a little softer.
  • Swap pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
  • Add berries just before serving for the freshest look.

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