Healthy Mini Protein Lemon Cheesecakes

These gorgeous little delights are so easy to make and bursting with flavor, using good-for-you ingredients. These no bake mini cheesecakes have a chewy nutty layer topped with a super creamy, sweet, cheesecake layer.  A seriously tasty,healthy treat!

Decadent, sweetened, lemon-y, cream cheese and yogurt filling meets a pecan, oat, and date “crust.” I love that you don’t have to use your oven, and they are just the right size to satisfy a sweet tooth without over indulging.

Not Your Traditional Cheesecake

I’m always trying to be mindful of the ingredients I use in my recipes, choosing whole foods with added health benefits over ones that offer nothing but calories.  Always without sacrificing flavor, of course.

For this reason, I never ever use a graham cracker crust, something that most cheesecake type recipes suggest. A “from scratch” nut base works well with the cheesecake filling, and pecans are heart-healthy with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. You could use almonds or walnuts instead. I prefer the buttery taste of the pecan, but use whatever you have on hand.

Cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts and if love cheesecake too, but don’t need an entire cheesecake in the house, try mini cheesecakes instead. After all, who can resist a dessert when it comes in such a cute little package?

This recipe for creamy mini cheesecakes is so simple and perfect for a small crowd. The individual ready-to-go single servings is the way to go for gatherings. They are simple, straightforward, and at only a few bites each, they are awesome for portion control.

There are few things that go together better than a nutty base topped with creamy filling so if you are craving something delish, these small but mighty slices of heaven will definitely hit the spot.

Luxurious, creamy, bursting with flavor and using good-for-you ingredients.

These 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. Just the ticket for satisfying your dessert cravings without overindulging.

Why you will love this recipe

Creamy and indulgent. What I love about these cheesecake cups is that they offer a velvety, creamy texture and a rich, indulgent flavor that rivals traditional cheesecake!

Endless easy flavor varieties. You can create a wide variety of flavors, from classic vanilla to fruity, chocolatey, or nutty options, making them adaptable to your taste preferences.

No baking - less mess to clean and no risk of burning these delicious treats. This also means no more excuses for those of you who “don’t know how to cook”.

If anyone is ever sceptical of treats without refined sugar or are not baked in the traditional manner, these are what I make them – they always go down a treat - always a crowd pleaser!

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword clean eating dessert or snack, healthy cheesecake bars no bake, healthy mini protein lemon cheesecakes, lemon cheesecakes no bake, no bake protein mini cheesecakes

Servings 12

Ingredients

Base Crust

• 1 cup pecans or walnuts
• 1/2 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
• 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Creamy Lemon Filling

• 1 cup cream cheese
• 1 cup thick Greek yogurt, plain
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 2 scoops protein or collagen powder
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 1 lemon, juice and zest

Topping

• Fruit puree
• Fresh chopped fruit
• Chia Jam – recipe below in notes

Instructions

Base Crust

• Place cupcake liners in a 12-cup muffin tin.

  Add crust ingredients to a food processor and process until mixture is well combined. Be careful not to over process as its nice to have texture variance and different sized “bits” in your cheesecake bases.

  Divide mixture evenly among the cupcake liners, about 1 tablespoon for each cup. Press the mixture down with the back of a spoon into the cup to form a bottom crust.

   

Creamy Lemon Filling

• Wipe out processor and add in filling ingredients. Process until mixture is smooth and creamy, about a minute or so.

  Divide cheesecake mixture evenly among cups, about 2 heaping tablespoons for each. Smooth top of each one evenly.

  Refrigerate for about 3 hours or freeze for about 1 hour, until cheesecake has set. Remove from cupcake liner when ready to eat. Top with fruit or jam.

  Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze cups, store in a freezer bag, and let defrost on the counter for about 10 minutes when ready to eat.

Notes

Make Easy Chia Jam With Any Fruit

Chia seed jam is a healthy and delicious alternative to store-bought jam. It’s easy to make and uses fresh ingredients that you won’t feel guilty about. This super speedy jam is whipped up in 10 minutes and it is awesome.

If you think making homemade jam is difficult, think again. Say hello to this all natural, lip smackin good chia seed jam. It’s rich, sweet, and has the perfect gel-like consistency. The chia seeds thicken the jam so it means you can pull back the sugar and dial up the flavour.

Go here for the Easy Chia Jam Recipe:

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