Cottage Cheesecake: A Protein-Packed Delight
This Protein Cottage Cheesecake is a rich, creamy, high-protein dessert made with just five ingredients. With only 96 calories per slice and 80g total protein, it's perfect for those looking for a healthy indulgence that supports fitness goals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 7 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
1.5 cups 1% cottage cheese
2 eggs, room temperature
2 tbsp cream cheese
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
2 tbsp monk fruit sweetener or maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a blender, combine all the ingredients and blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a cheesecake pan of your choice.
- Bake at 350°F for approximately 35 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set and slightly golden on top.
- Let the cheesecake cool for 25 minutes before carefully removing it from the pan. Use a sharp knife to gently release the edges from the pan before opening.
- Allow the cheesecake to fully cool before serving.
Notes
- Top with fresh fruit, melted chocolate, whipped cream, berry compote, or a honey drizzle for added flavor.
- Use any sweetener of your choice like stevia, erythritol, or honey.
- Vanilla protein powder is recommended, but other flavors can be used.
- To make it dairy-free, use dairy-free cottage cheese and cream cheese.
- Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 96
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
