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Mini Protein Cheesecakes (Easy High-Protein Dessert)

These Mini Protein Cheesecakes have a buttery graham cracker crust and a rich, creamy cheesecake filling made with Greek yogurt, reduced-fat cream cheese, and whey protein powder. Baked in a muffin tin for perfectly portioned treats, each mini cheesecake has just 172 calories and 7 grams of protein! Easy to make ahead and delicious topped with fresh fruit, chocolate, or your favorite toppings.
Course: Dessert, Recipes
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Calorie
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Krista Pool

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 10 graham cracker sheets
  • 1/2 scoop vanilla protein 17g
  • 5 tablespoons melted butter

For the Cheesecake Layer:

  • 8 oz. 1/3 less fat cream cheese room temp
  • 3/4 cup plain non fat Greek yogurt 170g, room temp
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 scoop vanilla or key lime pie Clean Simple eats protein powder 33g
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg + 1 egg white room temp

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 12 muffin liners in your muffin pan.
  • In a food processor, pulse your graham crackers until crumbs. Add in the protein powder and pulse again.
  • Pour in melted butter and pulse until well combined. Evenly divide graham cracker crust into the muffin liners (About 1 & 1/2 tablespoons or 18g each liner) and press to flatten and form a crust.
  • Bake in the oven 6 minutes and then let cool 10 minutes.
  • White the crust cools, make the cheese layer. In the food processor, or with a handheld mixer, combine the Greek yogurt and cream cheese. Add the sugar and mix well. Add the protein powder and vanilla extract.
  • Add in the egg and egg white last. Mix until eggs are incorporated. Do not over mix.
  • Bake at 350°F for 17–20 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers have a slight jiggle. The cheesecakes will continue to firm up as they cool, so be careful not to overbake.
  • Let cool completely before removing from the muffin tins (about 1 hour). Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • Top with fruit, nut butter, chocolate, or enjoy plain!
    • Macros do not include any toppings you add.

Notes

  • Find in MyFitnessPal or the MacrosFirst app by searching for, “Stay Fit Mom Mini Protein Cheesecakes.”

Nutrition

Serving: 1mini cheesecake | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.1g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10.3g | Fiber: 0.5g