High protein cheesecake

High protein cheesecake

πŸ›’ Ingredients (8 slices)

Filling:

16 oz (450g) low-fat cream cheese (softened)

1 cup (225g) non-fat Greek yogurt

2 large eggs

Β½ cup granulated sweetener (or sugar)

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 scoop (30g) vanilla or unflavored whey protein powder

Pinch of salt

Optional Crust (adds carbs but improves texture):

1 cup crushed graham crackers

2 tbsp melted butter

πŸ”₯ Instructions
1️⃣ Prep

Preheat oven to 325Β°F (163Β°C).

Line or grease an 8-inch springform pan.

2️⃣ Crust (Optional)

Mix crushed graham crackers + melted butter.

Press into bottom of pan.

Bake 8 minutes. Let cool.

3️⃣ Make Filling

Beat cream cheese until smooth.

Add Greek yogurt, sweetener, vanilla, salt.

Mix in eggs one at a time.

Fold in protein powder gently (don’t overmix).

4️⃣ Bake

Pour into pan.

Bake 40–50 minutes until center is slightly jiggly.

Turn off oven, crack door, let sit 30 minutes.

Chill in fridge at least 4 hours (overnight is best).

πŸ’ͺ Macros (Per Slice – 8 slices, no crust)

Approximate:

Protein: 20–24g

Calories: 180–220

Carbs: 4–8g (depends on sweetener)

Fat: 8–12g

Whole cake β‰ˆ 160–190g protein total.

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