High Protein Cheesecake Fluff: A Quick and Creamy Dessert
A quick, creamy, and high-protein dessert combining tangy Greek yogurt and rich cream cheese, perfect as a guilt-free treat or post-workout snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5-20 minutes (including optional chill time)
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-cook, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
4 oz softened cream cheese
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (or powdered sweetener like powdered sugar), to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, softened cream cheese, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and honey or sweetener.
- Use a whisk or electric mixer to blend until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 10–15 minutes to achieve a firmer texture.
- Optional: Top with fresh fruit, whipped cream, and crushed graham crackers for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt and cream cheese with plant-based alternatives like coconut yogurt and vegan cream cheese.
- Adjust sweetness with honey, maple syrup, or powdered sweeteners to your preference.
- Enhance flavor with lemon zest or almond extract if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Freezing is not recommended as it can affect texture.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and kid-friendly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
