Description
These High-Protein Cheesecake Jars are a creamy, fruity, easy recipe that feels like dessert but works beautifully as a healthy snack, quick breakfast, or make-ahead treat. With a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth protein cheesecake filling, and fresh strawberry topping, they are one of those simple food ideas that fit right into breakfast ideas, easy dessert plans, and no-bake meal prep.
Ingredients
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons melted butter
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup powdered sweetener
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup diced strawberries
2 tablespoons strawberry jam
2 tablespoons crushed graham crackers for topping
4 small strawberries for garnish
4 small mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
1. Stir the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter together until the mixture looks like wet sand.
2. Divide the crust mixture evenly between 4 small jars and press it gently into the bottoms.
3. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
4. Add the Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, powdered sweetener, and vanilla extract, then mix until creamy and fully combined.
5. Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling evenly over the crust layer in each jar.
6. In a small bowl, stir the diced strawberries and strawberry jam together until glossy.
7. Spoon the strawberry topping over the cheesecake layer in each jar.
8. Chill the jars in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours until set.
9. Top with crushed graham crackers, a fresh strawberry, and mint just before serving.
Notes
Use softened cream cheese so the filling turns out smooth and lump-free.
Chill the jars long enough for the filling to firm up and the layers to hold nicely.
Add the crunchy topping right before serving so it stays crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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