Creamy Mini Protein Cheesecakes with a simple no-bake crust and a rich filling made from cream cheese, Greek yogurt and vanilla protein powder. These easy individual cheesecakes are high in protein, perfectly portioned and ideal for healthy desserts, snacks or meal prep. 🍮🤍
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating
Keyword clean eating dessert or snack, healthy cheesecake recipe, mini protein cheesecake recipe, mini protein cheesecakes, mini protein cheesecakes no bake, no bake mini protein cheesecake recipe
Servings 12
Ingredients
Base Crust
1cupnuts (like almonds or walnuts)
1cupdates, (if dates are dry, soak 10 minutes in warm water and drain)
1/4cuprolled oats
2tablespoonscoconut oil, melted
Cheesecake Filling
1cupcream cheese, softened
1cupthick Greek-style yogurt
1scoopvanilla protein powder
2tablespoonsmaple syrup or honey
1tablespoonlemon juice
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Optional Toppings
Fresh fruit or berries
Chocolate drizzle
Chopped nuts
Fruit compote or sauce
Lemon or orange zest
Nut butter drizzle
Instructions
Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Or use a silicon muffin pan.
Base Crust
In a food processor blend nuts, dates, oats and coconut oil until combined into a sticky dough. You can leave it chunky if preferred or blend until smooth.Press about 1 tablespoon of crust mixture into each liner.Place the pan in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
Cheesecake Filling
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.Add Greek yogurt, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla and lemon juice.Mix until completely smooth and creamy.Divide filling evenly among the prepared crusts.Refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours or until firm.Add desired toppings before serving.Notes:For extra protein, add an additional half scoop of protein powder if needed.Store in the refrigeratorfor up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.Allow frozen cheesecakes to thaw slightly before serving.Blended Bites Tips 💡Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture.Greek yogurt works best when it's thick and strained.Chill thoroughly before serving so the filling firms up properly.Line your muffin tin for easy removal.Add toppings just before serving for the freshest presentation.