Here’s a high-protein cheesecake jar recipe—individual servings that are creamy, indulgent, and packed with protein 🍰💪
🥄 High-Protein Cheesecake Jars
🛒 Ingredients (Makes 4 jars)
For the crust:
- ½ cup Oats or graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp Almond butter
- 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup
For the cheesecake filling:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat or low-fat)
- ½ cup Cottage cheese (blended smooth)
- 2 scoops vanilla Protein powder
- 2 tbsp sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or stevia)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: lemon zest for tang
For topping:
- Fresh berries, chopped nuts, or sugar-free chocolate chips
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Crust
- Mix oats (or crumbs), almond butter, and honey in a bowl
- Press mixture into the bottom of 4 small jars (~2–3 tbsp per jar)
- Chill in the fridge while preparing filling
2. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
- Blend Greek yogurt and cottage cheese until smooth
- Add protein powder, sweetener, and vanilla extract
- Blend until creamy and no lumps remain
3. Assemble the Jars
- Spoon cheesecake filling over crust in each jar
- Smooth the tops
- Chill in the fridge for at least 1–2 hours to firm up
4. Add Toppings
- Top with fresh berries, nuts, or chocolate chips just before serving
🔥 Tips
- For extra indulgence, lightly toast oats or nuts before using in crust
- Use flavored protein powder (vanilla or chocolate) to enhance sweetness
- Keeps in fridge for 3–4 days—perfect for meal prep
If you want, I can also give a no-bake chocolate protein cheesecake jar version that’s extra creamy and decadent but still high in protein.
Do you want me to do that?
