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High Protein Cheesecake Bites

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  • Author: noah-alvarez
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 240 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bites
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: High Protein, Low Sugar

Description

A guilt-free, protein-packed dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth while nourishing your body.


Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 scoop PEScience Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Powder
  • 3/4 cup frozen strawberries


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Press this mixture into the bottom of a greased muffin tin to form a crust.
  3. Mix together the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, sugar-free maple syrup, egg, and baking powder until smooth in another bowl.
  4. Fold in the PEScience protein powder and frozen strawberries until evenly distributed.
  5. Pour the filling over the crusts in the muffin tin.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
  7. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

These cheesecake bites can be served cold or at room temperature. Dress them up with sugar-free chocolate syrup or fresh fruit.