🍓 Bariatric Strawberry Cheesecake Pudding Parfait

(Serves 1–2)

Ingredients
For the Cheesecake Pudding Layer

½ cup low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese (or ricotta for creamier texture)

2 tbsp Greek yogurt (high-protein)

1–2 tsp cream cheese (optional for extra richness)

1 tsp vanilla extract

1–2 tsp sweetener (stevia, monk fruit, or honey — adjust to taste)

For the Strawberry Layer

½ cup fresh or thawed frozen strawberries, chopped

1 tsp lemon juice (optional, brightens flavor)

1 tsp sweetener (optional)

Optional Toppings

Crushed graham crackers (1 tsp for bariatric-friendly portion)

Cinnamon or cocoa powder

A few fresh berries

Instructions

In a blender or food processor, combine:

Cottage cheese

Greek yogurt

Cream cheese (if using)

Vanilla extract

Sweetener

Blend until smooth and creamy.

Tip: Blending makes it light and fluffy, perfect for bariatric texture.

Chop strawberries and mix with lemon juice and optional sweetener.

Let sit a few minutes to macerate and release natural juices.

In a small glass or jar, layer:

2–3 tbsp cheesecake pudding

2 tbsp strawberries

Repeat layers until ingredients are used

Top with optional crushed graham cracker, cinnamon, or extra berry.

Enjoy immediately, or chill 10–15 minutes for a firmer, slightly cooler texture.

💪 Protein Boost Tips

Use high-protein Greek yogurt (15–20g protein per ¾ cup)

Use extra cottage cheese to increase protein without increasing volume too much

Optional: add ½ scoop unflavored whey protein to the pudding layer (blends well)

Each serving can reach 20–25g protein depending on ingredients, perfect for bariatric dietary needs.

This parfait is:
✔ Creamy & decadent
✔ Sweet but low-sugar
✔ High-protein for bariatric-friendly meals
✔ Easy to prep in under 5 minutes

I can also create:
🍓 Chocolate version
🥥 Tropical mango-coconut version
🔥 Mini meal-prep jars for the week