Blueberry Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Balls (Low-carb)

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Jennifer FIsher

Low-carb Blueberry Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Balls are the perfect little, no-cook solution for summer snacking. They store in the fridge or freezer, making them cool and at-the-ready when hunger strikes.

These blueberry chocolate chip cheesecake inspired "bites" satisfy your sweet-tooth with no added sugar. Plus, added collagen gives a protein boost to provide a sustaining snack and post-workout refuel. Super easy, no bake! Low carb and keto friendly.

Blueberries add so much flavor and natural sweetness, plus all those amazing blue and purple food nutrients that you don’t find many other places. I used a (no-sugar-added) berry-flavored collagen (THEFITFORK10OFF) will save you at GreatLakesWellness.com) which amplifies the berry flavor even more, but I’ve made the recipe also with unflavored cohttps://bit.ly/GreatLakesWellnessllagen (and even vanilla whey) and the snack is still just as special. The choice is yours!

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Cream cheese makes the base of this recipe, along with a little coconut flour (and the previously mentioned collagen powder) to firm it up. Then it’s just stirring in chopped blueberries (fresh or frozen), some chopped sugar-free chocolate chips (or mini chips, if you can find them), setting in the freezer for 10 minutes to set up, then forming into eight little balls.

So EASY, so YUMMY, so BLUE – blueberry and chocolate loaded collagen cheesecake balls are perfect finger food treats for Red, White and Blue celebrations. I’m making a batch for a post-workout snack for an upcoming 4^th of July workout with my fitness boot camp. I like how they are pre-portioned and snack-sized, I can just pop one of the blueberry cheesecake bites my mouth rather than eating an entire chocolate chip blueberry cheesecake!

Each piece has about 100 calories, 4.6g net carb and 4.5g protein. If you want a keto cheesecake balls, make sure you are using full-fat cream cheese (which is what I have in the recipe and nutrition facts)

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Blueberry Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Collagen Bites

Prep Time

15 mins

Total Time

15 mins

Course: Snack, workout

Keyword: blueberry, cheesecake, collagen, low carb

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

4 oz. cream cheese softened
4 Tbsp. collagen powder* berry flavored or unflavored
2 Tbsp. sugar-free choclate chips chopped
1/3 cup blueberries fresh or still frozen
1/3 cup coconut flour

Instructions

Coarsely chop chocolate chips and blueberries, add to bowl.
Stir in softened cream cheese, collagen powder* , and coconut flour until combined.
Put in freezer for 10 minutes to firm up. Use hands to roll into one big ball.
Cut this ball in half, and each half into 4 pieces – to make 8 total pieces.
Roll each piece between hand to make into tidier ball.
Keep leftovers in the fridge.

Recipe Notes

I used Great Lakes Gelatin Collagen Powder in Berry flavor (discount code THEFITFORK10OFF at bit.ly/ShopGreatLakesGelatin ) but an unflavored collagen or berry or vanilla whey or plant protein powder may be substituted in the same quantity.

Low Carb Lemon Coconut Bites with Collagen- Keto, Gluten-Free

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Jennifer FIsher

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Oooh la-la-la, lemon! Low-carb Lemon Coconut Bites are a quick, no-bake treat to make that taste just like little morsels of creamy cheesecake.

Low Carb Lemon Coconut Bites are no-bake, delicious and suitable for keto and gluten-free diets. Also uses collagen powder for added protein and wellness benefits!

Sublimely sweet-tart, low-carb and suitable for keto and gluten-free diets, these two-bite dessert bites are easier to manage portion size than slicing a wedge from the whole lemon cheesecake. Only 108 calories, 9g fat, 2.2g net carb, 5g protein per lemon coconut ball.

https://bit.ly/GreatLakesWellnessI incorporated lemon-lime collagen powder from Great Lakes Gelatin as a way to add protein, keep the carb count low and “dough” firm enough for shaping into balls. Plus, I get a boost from al the health benefits of collagen. As an older athlete, I use it for joint support and workout recovery, but also appreciate all the extra benefits it brings to hair, skin, nails . . . and even sleep.

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Keep Low-carb Lemon Coconut Bites are as easy as mixing up a few easy ingredients, rolling into balls, and storing in the fridge to snack on whenever the urge for something sweet comes on (they are sugar free)! Just a tiny bit of turmeric is the secret ingredient that gives a natural yellow color!

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5 from 4 votes

Low Carb Lemon Coconut Bites with Collagen

Prep Time

5 mins

chill

25 mins

A two-bite treat that is friendly for keto and gluten-free diets — creamy, citrusy and easy-peasy to make! Incorporates collagen powder for extra protein and wellness benefits.

Course: Dessert, Snack, workout

Keyword: coconut, collagen, lemon

Servings: 10 bites

Calories: 108 kcal

Ingredients

4 oz. full fat cream cheese softened
1 tbsp. full fat sour cream
½ cup super-fine almond flour
2 tbsp. coconut flour
¼ cup Great Lakes Gelatin Collagen Lemon-Lime Flavor*
¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut divided

Instructions

Mix together cream cheese and sour cream until blended. Next stir in almond flour, coconut flour, collagen powder, and 2 tbsp. shredded coconut (sprinkle remainder of coconut on a plate. Now, place “dough” in fridge to firm up for 25 minutes. Remove and make approximate 1 tbsp. balls by rolling between clean hands. Then roll in coconut to stick on top, repeat with remaining dough. Makes 10. Store leftovers in air-tight container in fridge for up to 1 week.

Recipe Notes

*You can substitute plain unflavored collagen and add 10 -20 drops liquid stevia and ¼ tsp. lemon extract to the recipe instead.

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Sugar-free Chocolate Chip Cottage “Cheesecake” – no bake, lower carb)

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Jennifer FIsher

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Craving dessert? My Sugar-free Chocolate Chip Cottage “Cheesecake” is a smart, no-added-sugar, single-serve solution to soothing a sweet tooth. And, it’s loaded with more than enough protein to stand alone as a quick meal thanks to cottage cheese and collagen powder (193 calories, 11g carb, 29.5g protein per serving).

This sugar-free cheesecake dessert features blended collagen and cottage cheese to create a high-protein, lower carb healthy dessert with no added sugar. Great for post workout snack or bedtime snack.

The secret to making a high-protein cheesecake dessert is to process cottage cheese in the blender until creamy. I also add a serving of collagen hydrolysate powder to up to protein and reap the additional health benefits — for me particularly that is joint and bone health as well as overall wellness.

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This is a single-serve dessert recipe, which is nice when I want a healthier dessert and want to stay out of my hubby and kid’s ice cream and Oreos, lol! However, if you want to meal prep a few (it will keep for several days in an air-tight container), simple multiply the ingredient list by however many servings you need.

This single-serve, sugar-free dessert incorporates cottage cheese and collagen blended smooth to create a healthy cheesecake experience -- sugar-free chocolate chips and diced strawberries make it extra yummy! Get this no-bake recipe that supports workout recovery, health joint and bone support, and overall wellness at thefitfork.com — *Pin this for later!*

As for the collagen, I used the Collagen Hydrolysate from Great Lakes Wellness– I used the vanilla flavor, but unflavored works too, just add a splash of vanilla extract and a packet or two of stevia for sweetness. I’ve been using this brand for three years, and love it – you can use my discount code THEFITFORK10OFF to save 10% on your order.

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Sugar-free chocolate chips are also key – you just toss them right in the blender with the collagen cheesecake mixture and they chop up into smaller bits.

YUM, hope you enjoy this high protein cheesecake dessert! It makes a great post-workout snack as well as bed time snack. In fact, dairy products contain help to encourage sleep (tryptophans!) . . . and collagen has been show to support a good night’s rest too. And the protein helps to keep you satiated through the night and support muscle recovery/gains – so win-win for this collagen cheesecake with cottage cheese!

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5 from 5 votes

This no added sugar cheesecake dessert features cottage cheese and collagen blended until creamy -- sugar free chocolate chips and strawberries put this no-bake, no crust, lower carb, single-serve recipes over the top.

Sugar-free Chocolate Chip Cottage “Cheesecake” – no bake, no crust, very easy

Prep Time

5 mins

Total Time

5 mins

This sugar-free cheesecake dessert features blended collagen and cottage cheese to create a high-protein, lower carb healthy dessert with no added sugar. Great for post workout snack or bedtime snack.

Course: Dessert, Snack, workout

Keyword: cheesecake, chocolate chips, collagen, dessert, high protein, low carb, no bake, sugar-free, workout snack

Servings: 1 serving

Calories: 193 kcal

Ingredients

2/3 cup 2% cottage cheese
2 tbsp. vanilla collagen powder if substituting plain collagen, add 1 little packet stevia and 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp sugar free chocolate chips
1 tbsp sugar-free chocolate syrup
1 small strawberry, diced

Instructions

Add cottage cheese and collagen to blender, process. Mixture will be thick and you will have to stop blender once or twice to scrape down sides — keep blending until smooth.
Add chocolate chips to this mixture and blend for 30 seconds or until they are chopped up a bit.
Spoon 1/2 of the cheesecake mixture into a small container, drizzle with chocolate sauce. Add remaining cheesecake mixture on top and add diced strawberry and extra chocolate chips if desired.
To make more than one serving, multiply recipes accordingly. Will keep in fridge, covered, for up to 3 days.

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Orange Coconut Chia Cheesecakes with Collagen – No Added Sugar, Gluten/Grain Free

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Jennifer FIsher

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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5 from 6 votes

Orange Coconut Chia Cheesecakes with Collagen

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

2 mins

chill

30 mins

Total Time

37 mins

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.

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Keyword: cheesecake, coconut, cottage cheese, low carb, meal prep, orange

Servings: 4

Calories: 234 kcal

Ingredients

Crust:

¼ cup almond meal
¼ cup shredded coconut
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon stevia baking blend
1 tablespoon coconut oil

Filling:

1 ½ cup cottage cheese
¼ cup vanilla collagen powder
¼ cup orange juice

Topping:

¼ cup orange juice
1 tbsp. chia seeds
1 tbsp. shredded coconut
Optional: sugar-free chocolate chips orange segments

Instructions

Mix together almond meal, ¼ cup shredded coconut, cocoa powder, stevia, and coconut in bowl until a “dough” made.
Divide into 4 even portions and place each in bottom of four 12-oz. ramekin or mason jar.
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.
In blender, add cottage cheese, collagen powder and orange juice. Pour evenly over cooled crusts.
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.
Remove chia gel and spoon evenly over cheesecakes. Add chocolate chips and/or orange segments if desired.

Recipe Notes

How to Make Canned Soup More Nutritious – Easy Health Boosts!

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Jennifer FIsher

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December is always a hectic time of year for me. This year it’s been compounded by extra worries and stress, and likely for you too! I am constantly reminding myself that eating well by focusing on nourishing food (and not just holiday junk) is so important for my sports performance and overall well-being.

It may sound almost contradictory, but I like to stock my pantry with canned soups ensure that I have a healthy, quick meal just minutes away, no matter what. No shame in the canned soup game, read on to find out some easy nutrition boosts for canned soup – and any other type of shelf-stable convenience soup from carton, jar, or pouch.

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