High-Protein Blueberry Cheesecake Parfait

Protein: 35–45g • Servings: 1 large (or 2 small) • Prep time: 5 minutes
No cooking required.

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⭐ Ingredients

Cheesecake Layer

• ¾ cup Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat or 2%)
• ½ cup cottage cheese (blend if you want it super smooth)
• 1–2 tbsp light cream cheese (softened)
• ½ scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1–2 tsp sugar-free cheesecake pudding mix (optional but huge flavor boost)
• 1–2 tsp lemon juice
• Sweetener to taste (stevia, honey, maple, or sugar)

Blueberry Layer

• ½ cup blueberries (fresh or thawed frozen)
• Optional: 1 tsp lemon zest, ½ tsp vanilla, ½–1 tsp sweetener

Crunch Layer (optional)

• 2–3 tbsp high-protein granola or crushed high-protein cereal
  (or skip for lower calories)

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🥣 Instructions

1. Make the cheesecake cream:
   • In a bowl, mix (or blend)
     Greek yogurt + cottage cheese + cream cheese + protein powder + pudding mix + lemon juice + sweetener
   • Blend until smooth and cheesecake-like.
2. Make the blueberry layer:
   • For saucy berries: microwave blueberries 20–30 seconds until they release juices.
   • Stir in sweetener, lemon zest, or vanilla if you want extra flavor.
3. Assemble the parfait:
   • Add a spoonful of cheesecake cream to the bottom of a glass.
   • Add a layer of blueberries.
   • Repeat layers until full.
   • Top with crunchy granola if using.
4. Chill (optional):
   • Let sit 10–20 minutes to thicken and taste even more like cheesecake.

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🍽 Macros (approx.)

With granola:

• Calories: 350–450
• Protein: 35–45g
• Carbs: 35–45g
• Fat: 5–10g

Without granola:

• ~50–70 fewer calories, same protein.

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🔥 Tips

• Blend the cheesecake layer for a real cheesecake texture.
• Add ¼ scoop more protein powder if you want a thicker, sweeter cream.
• For meal prep: make 2–3 jars; lasts 2–3 days in the fridge.

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If you want, I can also give you:
✅ a 50g-protein version
✅ a low-calorie / low-sugar version
✅ a meal-prep batch (5 servings)
Just tell me!