Description
These High Protein Healthy Strawberry Cheesecake Bites are a delicious, nutritious treat perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a creamy dessert without the guilt. Packed with protein from cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and whey protein powder, these cheesecake bites offer a balanced blend of flavors with a crispy graham cracker crust and a sweet homemade strawberry sauce topping.
Ingredients
Scale
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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with muffin liners to prevent sticking and make removing the bites easier.
- Prepare Crust: In a blender or food processor, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Blend until well mixed, then press the mixture firmly into the bottom of each lined muffin cup to form the crust.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: Add cottage cheese, unsweetened plain Greek yogurt, cream cheese, sugar-free maple syrup, egg, baking powder, and protein powder to the blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the cheesecake filling evenly over the crusts in the muffin tin. Bake in the preheated oven for 38 to 41 minutes or until the cheesecake bites are set and slightly golden on top.
- Prepare Strawberry Sauce: While the bites are baking, heat the frozen strawberries in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries break down into a sauce-like consistency. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cheesecake bites to cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, top each bite with the warm strawberry sauce. For best texture and flavor, refrigerate the bites overnight before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cheesecake batter is smooth for the best texture.
- You can substitute the PEScience Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Powder with another flavor of whey protein if preferred.
- Letting the cheesecake bites refrigerate overnight helps them set properly and enhances the flavor.
- Use fresh strawberries for the sauce if available; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Store leftover cheesecake bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
