High-Protein Cookies & Cream Cheesecake for Guilt-Free Indulgence!
A delicious and guilt-free cheesecake packed with high protein, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the extra calories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed cookies (like Oreos)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, protein powder, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix crushed cookies, cocoa powder, almond flour, and melted coconut oil.
- Press the cookie mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute cottage cheese and Greek yogurt with plant-based alternatives.
- Feel free to add chocolate chips for extra indulgence.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg