Category Archives: Dessert

No-Bake Pomegranate Chocolate Protein Cheesecakes

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You could consider my No-Bake Pomegranate Chocolate Protein Cheesecakes a healthy dessert, but I actually meal prep them for breakfast! That’s because they are so nourishing, filled with ingredients like cottage cheese, protein powder, chia seeds, pomegranate arils and nut butter to power me through the morning. No Bake Chocolate Pomegranate Protein Cheesecakes

These little protein cheesecakes are layered up in individual servings, a great tactic when it comes to portion control . . . and keeps me from “accidentally” grabbing the biggest slice. Read on to get the easy no bake recipe and find out why you should be eating cheesecake for breakfast. Continue reading →

No-bake Blueberry Coconut Protein Cheesecakes

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Another flavor variation in my love affair with making protein cheesecakes with cottage cheese and protein powder. Blueberry and coconut make a tasty filling atop a crust of coconut butter, coconut flour and shredded coconut. Low carb and lucious — plus, as with all my protein powder cheesecakes, the ingredients and macros make it ideal for a post-workout snack, healthy dessert . . .or even breakfast! No Bake Blueberry Coconut Protein Cheesecakes - 24g protein, 10g net carb and perfect for a post-workout snack, healthy dessert, or even breakfast!

Read on to get the the easy recipe for No-bake Blueberry Coconut Protein Cheesecakes!  Continue reading →

Hasselback Baked Pears with Gingerbread Streusel and Easy Gingerbread Latte

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This post is sponsored by McCormick® but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

Ahh, childhood memories of gingerbread are some of the sweetest in my life – both the taste and aroma evokes those holiday “feels” of comfort, togetherness and well-being . . . with a pinch of anticipatory excitement. I’m also a sucker for any type of warm fruit dessert. So, with a twist on tradition, I’ve created a holiday dessert offering it all — Hasselback Baked Pears with Gingerbread Streusel. It’s also gluten-free and Paleo, if those are dietary concerns. Baked Hasselback Pears with Gingerbread Streusel

The yummy blend of McCormick® spices used to create the gingerbread streusel topping also upgrades any morning coffee routine with festive flair – I’ve also included the how-to for a quickie Gingerbread Latte, read on to get the holiday recipes: Continue reading →

No-Bake Maple Pecan Protein Cheesecakes | Low-carb, Gluten-free

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Feeling those fall flavors vibes today with my Maple Pecan Breakfast Cheesecakes! These no-bake, mini cheesecakes are lower-carb, higher protein, and offers 75% of your recommended daily calcium needs. Maple Pecan Protein Cheesecakes -- are a protein-packed, low-carb option that is healthy enough for breakfast or a smart dessert!

Sure, these adorable protein cheesecakes could be a healthier autumn dessert option, but honestly the nutrition breakdown on them is just so good (257 calories with 10g fat, 24g protein and 10.6 net carbs.), that I’ll jump out of bed early to make sure I get one before they disappear! Read on to get this protein cheesecake recipe and all the yummy details. Continue reading →

(No Bake) Peach Chia Almond Protein Cheesecake

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Eating cheesecake for breakfast is just fine by me, especially if it’s my no-bake Peach Chia Almond Protein Cheesecake. Also, just fine by me – personal-sized, portion-controlled, no-bake cheesecakes, like this these! Peach Chia Almond Protein Cheesecakes are a lower-carb, protein-packed option for a quick breakfast or healthier dessert!

It doesn’t take long to make a batch of this lower-carb breakfast recipe the night before, for grab-and-go morning meals. Or, eat for dessert as a healthier cheesecake option packed, with no added sugars other than from the fruit and packed with protein thanks to cottage cheese and protein powder. Read on to get the friendly for meal prep breakfast recipe: Continue reading →