This is an easy recipe for no bake mini cheesecakes that make the perfect bite-sized dessert for parties, holidays, or any special occasion. Easy to serve and even easier to eat!

Healthier but still delicious desserts are what makes a healthier lifestyle completely sustainable. By making smart ingredient swaps, you can still enjoy all your favorite desserts! After all, who can resist a dessert when it comes in such a cute little package?

These no bake mini cheesecakes have a chewy chocolate base layer topped with a super creamy, sweet, lemon, cashew, coconut layer. This recipe is so simple and perfect for a small crowd. The individual ready-to-go single servings is the way to go for gatherings. At only a few bites each, they are awesome for portion control.

This recipe is nothing like a regular cheesecake. Instead of using cream cheese and sugar, this is made with cashews, coconut milk and flavoured with lemon. It’s like a tropical holiday in your mouth! I can’t get enough of them. As well as being really easy to make, these mini cheesecakes are healthier than your average treat as they are made with wholesome REAL food ingredients.

With the added protein powder it makes them more balanced than traditional high carb recipes. Old fashioned cheesecake recipes always had tons of sugar, carbs and fats. The new modern way is to add protein making the recipe more balanced and healthy.

Eating protein-rich foods has many health and fitness benefits, including:

Speeding recovery after exercise and/or injury
Reducing muscle loss
Building lean muscle
Helping maintain a healthy weight
Curbing hunger

A well-balanced diet with proper ratios of macro nutrients (protein, healthy carbs and fats) provides all of the: energy you need to keep active throughout the day. nutrients you need for growth and repair, helping you to stay strong and healthy and help to prevent diet-related illness.

When you find your optimal balance and amounts of macro nutrients, you take a major step toward reaching your health goals and this balance has been improved in this recipe by the addition of healthy protein.

Your body can only absorb around 25-30 grams of protein at one time and you  likely need 80-100 plus grams a day so its important to spread it over all meals and snacks throughout the day so you can meet your required amount.

Why you will love this recipe:

No baking required: Perfect for quick prep
Bright and fresh: Lemon juice and zest give the filling a refreshing tang
Nutty, buttery crust: Almonds and coconut make a rich, wholesome base
No refined sugar. Sweetened with dates and honey
Protein-rich. To keep you full and satisfied for longer
Small batch friendly: Ideal for a light dessert or portion-controlled treat
Customizable: Easy to top with fresh fruit, chocolate, or coconut flakes.

This is one of the yummiest and easiest healthy sweet dessert recipes ever! Luxurious, creamy, bursting with flavor and using good-for-you ingredients. It delivers the classic after-dinner treat you are craving but in a satisfying yet nutrition-packed treat. A delight for the eyes as these babies are sure to wow, as well as your taste buds. The perfect portion-controlled treat for an any time healthy snack or dessert! Or any time you are craving a little something sweet but want to stay on track with your healthy eating plan.

If anyone is ever sceptical of treats without refined sugar or dairy, these are what I make them – always a crowd pleaser!

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Mini Lemon Coconut Protein Cheesecakes

This recipe for creamy mini lemon cheesecakes is so simple and perfect for a small crowd! Makes 1 dozen perfectly portioned mini lemon-y cheesecakes. Made in a muffin tin and way easier to make than one large cheesecake. They are pretty as a picture and a lot less messy to serve.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword clean eating dessert or snack, lemon coconut protein cups, lemon protein cups no bake, mini lemon coconut protein cheesecakes, no bake lemon coconut mini cheesecakes

Servings 12

Ingredients

Base Crust

• 1 cup almonds, or walnuts
• 1 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Creamy Lemon Coconut Filling

• 1 1/2 cups cashews, soaked 3+ hours and drained
• 1 13.5 oz can coconut cream, full fat (solid part only) *see note below
• 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder, plain or vanilla
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 lemon, juice and zest

Instructions

Base Crust

• Note: Place the can of coconut cream in the fridge or freezer for at least 1-2 hours before making these bars to allow coconut cream to separate.

  Line a 12-cavity muffin pan with paper liners or use a silicon muffin pan.

  Place almonds and coconut into a food processer and process until broken down and crumbly. Add dates and vanilla and continue to process until mixture is sticky and well combined.

  Be careful not to over process as its nice to have texture variance and different sized “bits” in your cheesecake bases.

  Divide and press the base mixture into the bottom of your muffin liners evenly. Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.

Creamy Lemon Coconut Filling

• Open chilled can and scoop out the cream that has separated and set hard on the top. Save the remaining coconut water to use in a smoothie, drink, or discard.

  Place all filling ingredients, cashews, coconut cream, protein powder, honey, lemon juice and zest into the food processor and process until smooth and creamy.

  Depending on the power of your blender this might take a few minutes. Stop blending to scrape the sides and continue to blend until very smooth. Taste test add more honey or lemon if you think it needs it.

  Spoon or pipe the filling, dividing the mixture among the muffin liners, on top of the chilled crusts and spread evenly with the back of a spoon, then place back in the refrigerator.

  Cover and place in the freezer for at least 3 hours to set. You can also refrigerate overnight to set.

  Notes:

  Chill thoroughly: Allow at least 2 hours in the fridge, or longer for firmer texture. You can also freeze for 30-45 minutes if short on time.

  Piping the filling: Use a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped off for a neater presentation.

  Flavor variations: Try orange or lime zest, a dash of vanilla, or top with fruit, coconut, or chocolate for a custom twist.

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