Make this creamy high-protein cheesecake in 30 minutes! Packed with cottage cheese and protein powder, it's a guilt-free dessert perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cottage cheese (low-fat)
• 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup crushed graham crackers (optional for crust)

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan or line with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a blender, combine cottage cheese, protein powder, eggs, honey, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

If using a crust, mix almond flour and crushed graham crackers with a tablespoon of melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan.

Step 4

Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust (or directly into pan if no crust). Smooth the top.

Step 5

Bake for 15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside for 10 minutes with door ajar.

Step 6

Remove from oven and let cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.

For best results

• Use full-fat cottage cheese for extra creaminess if not watching calories.
• Let cheesecake chill overnight for best texture.
• Top with fresh berries or sugar-free syrup for added flavor.

Variations

• Chocolate: Add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder to batter.
• Lemon: Add zest of 1 lemon and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
• Peanut Butter: Swirl in 2 tablespoons peanut butter before baking.

Nutrition

• Calories215 kcal
• Total Fat8g
• Saturated Fat3g
• Cholesterol65mg
• Sodium320mg
• Total Carbohydrates18g
• Dietary Fiber1g
• Sugars14g
• Protein22g

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