High Protein Strawberry Cheesecake Bites (Printer-Friendly)
Creamy, protein-rich cheesecake bites with fresh strawberry topping, ready in 55 minutes.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Crust
01 -
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
02 -
3 tbsp melted butter
→ Filling
03 -
1 cup cottage cheese
04 -
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
05 -
2 tbsp cream cheese
06 -
2 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup
07 -
1 large egg
08 -
1/4 tsp baking powder
09 -
1 scoop PEScience strawberry cheesecake protein powder
→ Topping
10 -
3/4 cup frozen strawberries
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
02 -
Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a blender. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of each muffin liner to form the crust.
03 -
Blend cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, sugar-free maple syrup, egg, baking powder, and protein powder until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
04 -
Pour the cheesecake filling evenly over the crusts in the muffin liners. Bake in the preheated oven for 38 to 41 minutes, or until the filling is set.
05 -
In a saucepan, heat the frozen strawberries over medium heat until they break down into a sauce, stirring occasionally.
06 -
Allow the cheesecake bites to cool completely. Add the strawberry topping on each bite. Refrigerate overnight for optimal texture and flavor.
# Extra Tips:
01 -
Chilling overnight enhances firmness and flavor development.