Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of High Protein Healthy Strawberry Cheesecake Bites, a perfect fusion of creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries. These easy-to-make bites are not only delicious but also packed with protein, making them an ideal post-workout snack or a guilt-free dessert option. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up these tasty treats that are sure to impress your friends and family. The combination of rich flavors and a satisfying texture will keep you coming back for more. Enjoy them as a quick snack, a sweet treat after dinner, or even a nutritious breakfast option!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line muffin tins with liners.
- Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and pressing the mixture into the bottom of each muffin tin.
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, maple syrup, egg, baking powder, and protein powder; blend until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crusts in muffin tins and bake for 38-41 minutes until set.
- Meanwhile, heat frozen strawberries in a saucepan until they break down into a sauce.
- Allow cheesecakes to cool completely before topping with strawberry sauce. Refrigerate overnight for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake bite (45g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg