🍓 High-Protein Fresh Strawberry Pie

🧾 Ingredients

Crust (Protein-Boosted, No-Bake Option)

• 1 cup almond flour
• 2 tbsp vanilla protein powder
• 2 tbsp melted coconut oil or butter
• 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup

Filling

• 1 cup Greek yogurt (thick, strained)
• 1 cup cottage cheese (blended smooth)
• 2–3 tbsp honey or sweetener of choice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Strawberries

• 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• Optional: 1 tsp lemon juice (brightens flavor)

Topping (Optional)

• 2 tbsp chopped pistachios or almonds
• Mint leaves for garnish

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🔥 Instructions

1. Prepare the crust

1. Mix almond flour + protein powder + melted coconut oil + honey.
2. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan.
3. Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes to set.

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2. Make the filling

1. Blend cottage cheese until smooth.
2. Mix with Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract.
3. Spread evenly over the chilled crust.

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3. Add strawberries

1. Arrange sliced strawberries on top of the filling in a decorative pattern.
2. Optional: drizzle with lemon juice or a small amount of honey.

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4. Chill

• Refrigerate pie for at least 1–2 hours before serving to firm up.

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5. Serve

• Garnish with chopped pistachios or almonds and fresh mint leaves.
• Slice and enjoy as a high-protein dessert or snack.