Description
Mini Protein Cheesecakes are a creamy, guilt-free dessert bursting with flavor and nutrition. These delightful bite-sized treats combine low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt for a rich taste while delivering a generous protein boost. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings, they are ideal for post-workout snacks or family gatherings. With their easy preparation and customizable toppings, these mini cheesecakes will leave everyone wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz low-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop (30g) protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth. Add protein powder and honey; mix well.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing until fluffy.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of each muffin cup.
- Pour cheesecake batter over the crusts, filling each cup three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake (45g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg