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High-Protein-Cheesecake-Jars-Recipe

High Protein Cheesecake Jars

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  • Author: Anna
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 jars 1x
  • Category: Desserts & Appetizers
  • Method: Blending and Chilling
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These High Protein Cheesecake Jars are simply delightful! Featuring creamy cottage cheese and skyr yogurt, they are quick to prepare and perfect for a healthy indulgence or dessert. Enjoy the rich flavors and textures topped with fresh fruit or chocolate chips.


Ingredients

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  • 2 graham cracker sheets, crushed
  • 1 cup 2% cottage cheese
  • ½ cup plain skyr yogurt, or full-fat greek
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ¼ cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • Fresh fruit
  • Mini chocolate chips
  • Nut Butter

Instructions

  1. Combine cottage cheese, skyr yogurt, maple syrup, protein powder, and vanilla bean paste in a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and set aside.
  2. Layer the bottom of two jars with crushed graham crackers. Spoon the cheesecake filling evenly into each jar.
  3. Chill the jars in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Top with fresh fruit, mini chocolate chips, or nut butter before serving.

Notes

Feel free to substitute the skyr yogurt with full-fat Greek yogurt for a different texture.
Chilling the jars longer enhances the flavors and texture of the cheesecake filling.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 jar
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg