🍓 High-Protein Berry Cream Cups
~18g protein per cup
Makes: 4 cups
Ingredients
- 1½ cups plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese (blended smooth)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1½ cups mixed berries
(strawberries, blueberries, raspberries — fresh or frozen)
Optional toppings
- Crushed graham crackers or granola
- White chocolate chips (a few go a long way)
- Lemon zest
- Chia or hemp seeds
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth (key for creamy texture).
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, blended cottage cheese, protein powder, vanilla, sweetener, and salt until thick and silky.
- Spoon a layer of berries into the bottom of 4 cups or jars.
- Add a generous layer of the protein cream.
- Repeat layers if desired.
- Chill at least 1 hour (overnight = chef’s kiss).
- Add toppings right before eating.
Protein Breakdown (approx. per cup)
- Greek yogurt + cottage cheese: ~11–12g
- Protein powder: ~6–7g
➡️ ~18g protein per cup
Pro Tips
- For a cheesecake vibe: add 1 tsp lemon juice.
- For extra thickness: refrigerate 3–4 hours.
- For meal prep: keeps 3–4 days in the fridge.
- Want it sweeter without sugar? Use vanilla bean or a touch of monk fruit.
