High-Protein Cheesecake Jars – Fit Foodie Finds

Are you a cheesecake girlie, but wish it helped you meet your protein goals!? Well, you’ve hit the jackpot. These high-protein cheesecake jars are made with a few protein powerhouse ingredients: blended cottage cheese, skyr yogurt and vanilla protein powder, which gives ’em an unbelievably creamy texture and added protein boost (33g per cheesecake jar to be exact!). 

I’m so excited to be sharing these cute and yummy cheesecake jars! they’re such a fun single-serve dessert that packs so much dang protein! If you like this high-protein chocolate mousse, you’re going to absolutely loveeeeee these cheesecake jars.

Highlight-Worthy Ingredients

Cottage cheese + Greek yogurt: you know it! You’ll use blended cottage cheese and skyr yogurt (or full-fat Greek!) instead of cream cheese (or sour cream or heavy cream!) in these cheesecake jars. Not only is it higher in protein than cream cheese, it gives these cheesecake jars a super creamy texture.

Protein powder: as with all recipes that use protein powder, the variety you use will influence the taste of your cheesecake jars. I love using vanilla protein powder (I’ve tested with both whey and plant-based!) because the flavor complements the cheesecake flavor while still being relatively mild.

Graham crackers: you’ll pulse graham crackers in a food processor, and pour them into the bottom of the jars for the cheesecake crust.

Find the full list of ingredients in the recipe card below.

Cheesecake Topping Ideas

I love a classic vanilla cheesecake, but when you and your fam are looking to jazz things up a bit, might I recommend any of the following (or a combination of ’em all 😋):

Storage

These cheesecake jars can be stored right in the cute little jars you assembled them in (or in any airtight container) in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

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