Description
These High Protein Healthy Strawberry Cheesecake Bites are a delicious and nutritious dessert option, combining creamy cheesecake filling with a crunchy graham cracker crust and topped with a fresh strawberry sauce. Packed with protein from cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and protein powder, they make a perfect guilt-free treat or post-workout snack.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp melted butter
Cheesecake Filling
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup unsweetened plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 2 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 1 scoop PEScience Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Strawberry Sauce
- 3/4 cup frozen strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with muffin liners to ensure easy removal and neat presentation of the cheesecake bites.
- Make the crust: In a blender or food processor, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the mixture is fully combined and crumbly. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of each muffin liner to form the crust base.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling: Blend the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, sugar-free maple syrup, egg, baking powder, and PEScience Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Powder in a blender or food processor until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the cheesecake filling over the crusts in the muffin tin, filling each liner nearly to the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 38 to 41 minutes, or until the cheesecake bites are set and firm to the touch.
- Make the strawberry sauce: While the cheesecake bites bake, place the frozen strawberries in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook gently until the strawberries break down and form a sauce. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cheesecake bites to cool completely in the muffin tin. Once cooled, top each bite with the freshly made strawberry sauce. For best results, refrigerate the cheesecake bites overnight before serving to enhance flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for a richer texture.
- The protein powder adds flavor and extra protein; if unavailable, substitute with vanilla whey protein powder.
- Refrigerating overnight improves texture and flavor.
- You can substitute fresh strawberries for the sauce if preferred.
- These cheesecake bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
