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Ultimate No-Bake High-Protein Cheesecake Jars (Low Sugar, Creamy & Meal-Prep Friendly)

Close-up of a single serving Protein Cheesecake layered in a glass jar with a graham cracker crust, creamy filling, and fresh mixed berries.
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Make satisfying, creamy, high-protein cheesecake desserts in convenient jars. This no-bake recipe is low in sugar and perfect for meal preparation.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup crushed graham crackers or gluten-free alternative
  • 2 tablespoons melted light butter or coconut oil
  • 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder (whey or casein recommended)
  • 8 ounces light cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup powdered erythritol or preferred sugar substitute
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen mixed berries (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Mix the crushed graham crackers with the melted butter or coconut oil. Press about 2 tablespoons of this mixture into the bottom of four small mason jars. Chill the jars while you prepare the filling.
  2. Make the protein filling: In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the softened cream cheese, cottage cheese (or Greek yogurt), protein powder, sugar substitute, vanilla extract, and almond milk. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
  3. Assemble the jars: Spoon or pipe the protein cheesecake filling evenly over the crust layer in each jar. Fill them almost to the top.
  4. Chill: Cover the jars and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the filling to set firmly.
  5. Serve: Before serving, top each cheesecake jar with fresh or slightly thawed mixed berries.

Notes

  • For a thicker, more traditional texture, use casein protein powder or a blend of whey/casein.
  • If you prefer a baked version, you can bake the filling in a springform pan at 325°F (160°C) for 40 minutes, then cool completely.
  • You can substitute the berries with a sugar-free chocolate drizzle for a different flavor profile.
  • This recipe is excellent for macro tracking and fits well into a low-calorie dessert plan.

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