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Protein Cheesecake

Creamy Protein Cheesecake That Guilt-Free Indulgence!

A delicious Protein Cheesecake that's a guilt-free indulgence with 25 grams of protein per slice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Can use vegan cream cheese
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Any dairy or plant-based yogurt
  • 1 scoop Protein Powder Choose a complementary flavor
  • 1/2 cup Sweetener Options include coconut sugar, honey, or sugar substitutes
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Key flavor enhancer
For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crust Crushed graham crackers
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Crust Low-carb option
  • No-Crust Option Skip crust for quick prep

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Springform pan
  • oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and let the cream cheese come to room temperature. Position a baking pan filled with water on the lower rack.
  2. In a food processor, blend cream cheese, Greek yogurt, protein powder, sweetener, and vanilla extract until smooth for about 30-45 seconds.
  3. Spread the filling mixture evenly into a 9-inch springform pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  4. Bake on the middle rack for 30 minutes without opening the oven door until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
  5. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Remove the cheesecake, let it cool for about 20 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing to prevent cracking. You can experiment with flavored yogurts or mix-ins like chocolate chips for a unique twist.

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