You’ll love this tasty little treat, Orange Coconut Chia Cheesecakes with Collagen. A smart choice as a healthy dessert option, easy breakfast to meal prep or bedtime snack.
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In fact, I love to eat one of these healthy cheesecakes an hour or so before bed – the protein from the cottage cheese and collagen keeps me from getting hungry at night and support workout recovery and gains. In fact, studies show that most muscle “gains” happen during your deep, deep sleep. Both collagen and diary-products (like cottage cheese) are shown to support better sleep.
In addition to being a great snack or light meal for an active lifestyle, you’ll also love how easy these protein cheesecakes are to make – there is no official baking required, just a quick zap in the microwave to set the crust before topping with the cottage cheese filling. And, the orange protein cheesecake recipe makes four individual servings of collagen cheesecake which is great for portion control and meal prepping.
Each of these Orange Coconut Chia Cheesecakes with Collagen has approximately 234 calories, 8g net carb and 19g protein – no added sugar and gluten free, grain free.
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Also, check out my past e-cookbook featuring lots of other variations on this same cottage cheese protein cheesecake recipe – No-Bake Protein Cheesecake Cookbook
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These low-carb protein cheesecakes made with cottage cheese and collagen powder are healthy option for dessert, breakfast, bedtime snack. Also, conveniently single-portioned and easy to meal prep. No added sugar and grain/gluten free.
- ¼ cup almond meal
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon stevia baking blend
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 ½ cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup vanilla collagen powder
- ¼ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp. chia seeds
- 1 tbsp. shredded coconut
- Optional: sugar-free chocolate chips orange segments
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Mix together almond meal, ¼ cup shredded coconut, cocoa powder, stevia, and coconut in bowl until a “dough” made.
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Divide into 4 even portions and place each in bottom of four 12-oz. ramekin or mason jar.
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Press down with spoon to cover bottom of jar. Place all containers in microwave and microwave on high for 90 seconds. Remove, and set aside to cool.
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In blender, add cottage cheese, collagen powder and orange juice. Pour evenly over cooled crusts.
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In container with lid, add ¼ cup orange juice, chia seeds and 1 tbsp. shredded coconut. Add lid and shake until combined, chill for 10 to 15 minutes until gel setting.
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Remove chia gel and spoon evenly over cheesecakes. Add chocolate chips and/or orange segments if desired.
