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Protein No Bake Cheesecake Cups

Creamy no-bake cheesecake cups made with Greek yogurt, light cream cheese, vanilla whey protein, an oat-pecan crust, and fresh berries.
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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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