🥣 High-Protein Cheesecake Jars (No-Bake)
These creamy cheesecake jars taste indulgent but are packed with protein — perfect for meal prep or a healthy dessert.
Ingredients (Makes 4 jars)
Cheesecake Filling
1 cup (225g) low-fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup (240g) plain Greek yogurt (0–2%)
2–3 tbsp honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
1 scoop (25–30g) vanilla protein powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tbsp milk (if needed, for smooth texture)
Crust Layer
¾ cup crushed graham crackers (or digestive biscuits)
2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
Topping Ideas
Fresh berries
Strawberry or blueberry compote
Dark chocolate chips
Peanut butter drizzle
Instructions
Make the crust
Mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter. Divide evenly into 4 jars and press down firmly.
Blend the filling
In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, protein powder, honey, and vanilla. Mix until creamy and lump-free.
If too thick, add 1 tbsp milk at a time.
Assemble
Spoon cheesecake mixture over crust. Smooth the tops.
Chill
Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours (or overnight) to set.
Top & serve
Add berries or toppings before serving.
Nutrition (Approx. per jar)
Protein: 20–25g
Calories: ~250–300
Low sugar & high satiety
Easy Variations
Chocolate: Add 1 tbsp cocoa powder to filling.
Lemon: Add 1 tbsp lemon juice + zest.
No crust / lower carb: Skip graham layer and add crushed nuts instead.
Vegan: Use dairy-free cream cheese + plant protein powder.
If you’d like, I can also give you a macro-tracked version with exact grams based on your calorie target 💪
