Description
These High Protein Cheesecake Jars are a delicious and healthy dessert option, combining creamy cottage cheese and fat-free cream cheese with protein powder for an extra protein boost. Layered with a keto-friendly graham cracker crust and topped with fresh fruit, these no-bake cheesecake jars make a perfect guilt-free treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Filling
- 1 1/4 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup fat-free cream cheese
- 1/2 cup vanilla salted caramel protein powder
- 1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Graham Cracker Crust
- 6 keto graham crackers
- 1 tbsp melted butter
Toppings
- Fresh fruits (such as berries)
- Blueberry jam (optional)
Optional Chocolate Variation
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
Instructions
- Blend Cheesecake Filling: In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, fat-free cream cheese, protein powder, sugar-free maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure even mixing.
- Prepare Graham Cracker Crust: Place the keto graham crackers into the blender or food processor and pulse until they are crushed into fine crumbs. Transfer the crumbs to a bowl and mix with the melted butter until evenly coated and the texture becomes slightly clumpy.
- Assemble Jars: Spoon a layer of the graham cracker crumb mixture into the bottom of each jar or serving dish as the crust layer. Then, add the prepared cheesecake filling over the crust layer.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate the assembled jars for 1-2 hours to allow the cheesecake filling to set and the flavors to meld together.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Before serving, top each jar with fresh fruits and optionally a spoonful of blueberry jam for added flavor. Serve chilled and enjoy your healthy, high-protein cheesecake jars!
- Chocolate Variation (Optional): To make the chocolate cheesecake version, add 1 tbsp of cocoa powder to the cheesecake filling mixture before blending. Blend until smooth and add sweetener to taste if needed, then proceed with assembling as usual.
Notes
- The cheesecake jars must be chilled for at least 1 hour, preferably 2, for best texture and flavor.
- Use keto graham crackers to keep the crust low-carb and compatible with diabetic and low sugar diets.
- The protein powder flavor can be varied to suit your taste preferences (vanilla salted caramel works well).
- The recipe makes 4 servings, perfect for meal prep or portion control.
- For a chocolate twist, cocoa powder can be added to the filling mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
