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No-Bake High-Protein Cheesecake Bowl

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Create a creamy, satisfying, high-protein dessert or breakfast bowl that tastes like cheesecake without the baking. This recipe uses simple ingredients and is easily adaptable for different protein flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or full fat for best texture)
  • 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder (whey or casein recommended)
  • 1–2 tablespoons powdered sweetener (like erythritol or monk fruit blend)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, for tang)
  • 1 tablespoon crushed graham crackers or low-carb/keto alternative (optional topping)
  • Fresh berries or sugar-free syrup (optional topping)

Instructions

  1. Place the Greek yogurt and cottage cheese into a medium bowl. Use a fork or a small whisk to mix them together until mostly smooth. You want a few small curds remaining for texture, similar to traditional cheesecake filling.
  2. Add the protein powder, powdered sweetener, vanilla extract, and lemon juice (if using) to the yogurt mixture.
  3. Stir everything together thoroughly until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Taste the mixture and add more sweetener if your protein powder is unsweetened or if you prefer it sweeter.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl.
  5. If desired, top immediately with crushed graham crackers or a low-carb substitute, and fresh berries or a drizzle of sugar-free syrup.
  6. Serve immediately for a soft texture, or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to firm up slightly before eating.

Notes

  • For a chocolate flavor, use chocolate protein powder and omit the lemon juice.
  • For a strawberry flavor, blend 1/4 cup of frozen strawberries into the yogurt base before adding the protein powder.
  • If you only have liquid sweetener, reduce the yogurt slightly to maintain thickness.
  • Casein protein powder thickens the mixture more than whey, resulting in a firmer ‘cheesecake’ texture.

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