A creamy, fluffy dessert packed with cherries, protein, and a light cheesecake-style flavor. Great for meal prep, parties, or a healthier sweet treat.
Servings
6 servings
Ingredients
Fluff Base
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 4 oz light cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cherry Layer
- 1½ cups cherries, chopped
(fresh, frozen thawed, or no-sugar-added canned)
Mix-Ins
- 1 cup light whipped topping
- ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- ¼ cup mini dark chocolate chips (optional)
Optional Sweetener
- 1–2 tbsp monk fruit sweetener, honey, or maple syrup
Instructions
1. Blend the Creamy Base
In a blender or food processor combine:
- Greek yogurt
- Cottage cheese
- Protein powder
- Cream cheese
- Vanilla
- Sweetener if using
Blend until smooth and fluffy.
2. Fold Everything Together
In a large bowl gently fold in:
- Chopped cherries
- Whipped topping
- Nuts
- Chocolate chips
3. Chill
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- The texture becomes thicker and fluffier as it chills.
Serving Ideas
Serve:
- In dessert cups
- With graham cracker crumbs
- Over oats
- As a fruit dip
- Frozen slightly for an ice-cream-like texture
Extra Protein Boosts
- Add collagen peptides
- Use high-protein Greek yogurt
- Stir in hemp hearts
- Add extra protein powder for a thicker mousse texture
Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Protein: 18–26g
- Calories: 180–260
- Carbs: 10–18g
- Fat: 6–10g
