Protein Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries 🍓 – A Sweet, Simple, High-Protein Treat

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Jennifer FIsher

Looking for a no-fuss dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth and supports your goals? These Protein Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries are your new go-to! They’re rich in flavor, high in protein, and adorable enough for any occasion—from post-workout snacking to party platters. Best of all? You only need a few minutes and a few simple ingredients to make them happen.

Per piece: 42 calories | 2.5g carbs | 2g fat | 4g protein

Pro Tips:

Scoop out berries just a bit in center to allow room for the filling!
Soften cream cheese slightly before mixing for easier blending.
Use a small (1 tbsp) melon baller or small cookie scoop to neatly fill each strawberry with minimal mess.
Crushed graham crackers (I used gluten-free grahms) give that traditional cheesecake vibe, but feel free to swap in crushed cookies, granola, or even mini chocolate chips for a fun twist.
Use your favorite protein powder—vanilla is classic, but flavored options like strawberry, chocolate, or even cinnamon roll are fun to experiment with.

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When to Enjoy:

As a low-carb dessert when you’re craving something sweet (2.5g carb per piece)
After a workout to get in a protein-packed snack (4g carb per piece)
As a quick, healthy treat to keep your clean eating goals on track
At gatherings where you want to impress without stress!

Whether you’re fueling recovery, meal-prepping healthy snacks, or adding a colorful treat to your next brunch, these stuffed strawberries check all the boxes: tasty, easy, and nutrient-rich.

These no-bake Protein Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries are a quick, high-protein snack or dessert made with just 4 ingredients. Sweet, simple, and macro-friendly!

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Protein Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

Prep Time

10 mins

Total Time

10 mins

These no-bake Protein Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries are a quick, high-protein snack or dessert made with just 4 ingredients. Sweet, simple, and macro-friendly!

Course: Dessert, Snack, workout

Cuisine: high protein, low carb, workout

Keyword: cheesecake, protein powder, strawberries

Servings: 8 pieces

Calories: 42 kcal

Ingredients

4 large strawberries halved and scooped
2 oz low-fat cream cheese softened
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
½ graham cracker or a few mini graham cookies, crushed

Instructions

Mix softened cream cheese and protein powder until smooth and creamy.
Scoop mixture into each strawberry half using a small melon baller or cookie scoop (about 1 tablespoon of filling per berry half).
Sprinkle crushed graham cracker over the tops for that cheesecake-inspired finish.
Store leftovers, covered, in fridge for up to 3 days.

Recipe Notes

Per Piece (makes 8):

42 calories | 2.5g carbs | 2g fat | 4g protein

Strawberry Peanut Butter Rice Cake “Flower” – Healthy & Cute Snack

Posted on April 20, 2025 by Jennifer FIsher

Spring has sprung, and I’m all about those snacks that are equal parts pretty and practical. If you’re looking for a healthy rice cake snack that’s big on flavor and short on prep time, let me introduce you to my Strawberry Rice Cake Snack Flowers — an easy no bake snack that comes together in just minutes with a few simple ingredients!

How To Make Rice Cake Strawberry Flower:

Start with a rice cake – I used a plain one, but caramel or chocolate rice cakes would take this to next-level delicious.
Spread on about 1 tablespoon of peanut butter (or your favorite nut or seed butter — almond, cashew, or even Nutella – I personally like this peanut butter with added protein). This makes a dreamy rice cake with peanut butter base.
Slice 2 hulled strawberries vertically into ¼-inch thick slices. Arrange them in a circle on top of the nut butter to resemble flower petals — a totally Instagram-worthy spring snack idea.
Add a fun center — diced strawberries, a banana slice, mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or whatever little treat delights you.

Why I Love This Anytime Snack:

Visually adorable – The flower shape just feels happy and fresh!
Fast and flexible – Assembles just a couple minutes, and you can mix and match ingredients based on what you have on hand. Perfect for a quick healthy snack for kids or grownups alike.
Balanced and satisfying – You get complex carbs from the rice cake, healthy fats and protein from the nut butter, and natural sweetness from the fruit.
Light and energizing – Keep your nut butter portion to 1 tablespoon, and you’ve got a low calorie snack under 200 calories!

Whether you stick with strawberries or switch things up with other fruits, these fruit topped rice cakes are a fun, colorful way to satisfy hunger while feeling great about what you’re eating. This nut butter rice cake snack is perfect for post-workout, a midday energy boost, or even part of a beautiful brunch spread.

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Strawberry Protein Mug Cake – Quick, Delicious, and Packed with 30g Protein

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Jennifer FIsher

Strawberry season is the best—sweet, juicy, and bursting with flavor! When I spotted the cutest new strawberry-themed mug, I had to whip up a strawberry protein mug cake to match. It’s a fast and fun way to celebrate the season and satisfy your sweet tooth without sacrificing your wellness goals.

This high-protein mug cake is powered by Nourify PLUS protein powder from Previenix—a plant-based protein that goes beyond just protein. It’s fortified with micronutrients, probiotics, and digestive enzymes to support your overall health – that’s why I think it’s the best vegan protein powder. Bonus: use my code THEFITFORK for 15% off!

To make this single-serve protein dessert, I also added cottage cheese and an egg, which team up with the protein powder to deliver a whopping 30g of protein per serving. It’s my go-to treat when I need a quick and easy protein boost, whether it’s post-workout recovery or a healthier late-night dessert.

All it takes is a quick mix and about 3 minutes in the microwave—no oven required! Enjoy this a 30g protein snack straight from the mug, or take it to the next level with your favorite toppings like Greek yogurt, whipped cream, or fresh strawberries.

Whether you’re looking for a quick protein dessert, a healthy strawberry recipe, or a satisfying way to curb cravings, this high-protein mug cake –a cooking for one dessert — is a berry sweet win!

Strawberry Protein Mug Cake

Prep Time

2 mins

Cook Time

3 mins

Total Time

5 mins

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Keyword: mug cake, protein powder, vegetarian

Servings: 1 servings

Ingredients

2 tsp butter
½ cup 2% cottage cheese undrained
1 large egg
1/4 tsp baking powder
¼ cup about 25grams protein powder (I used Nourify PLUS from Prevenix)
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour or gluten-free baking blend
1/3 cup diced strawberries
10-20 liquid stevia or monk fruit drops or 1-2Tb granular sweetener with cup-for-cup sugar equivalency

Instructions

10-20 liquid stevia or monk fruit drops (or 1-2Tb granular sweetener with cup-for-cup sugar equivalency)
Melt butter in large mug, about 15-20 seconds. Stir in cottage cheese and microwave for another 15 seconds. Mash up cottage cheese into butter so that it’s less lumpy (but don’t worry that it’s not smooth).
Let cup cool for 60 seconds, then whisk in egg with a fork.
Mix in dry ingredients: baking soda, protein powder, and flour.
Stir in most of the strawberries, reserving a bit for garnish.
Add sweetener last, with the amount and type based on your preference. You actually may not even need sweetener, depending on the sweetness of protein powder used.
Microwave on high for approximately 3.5 minutes. Let cool for 1 minute and then top with whipped cream, yogurt, extra strawberries or whatever you like to dress it up.

Recipe Notes

How To Hull Strawberries with a Straw: Healthy Snack Hack

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Jennifer FIsher

Hulling a strawberry with a straw is a simple and effective method to remove the stem and the flavorless core. It’s quick, easy and efficient — especially if you are preparing a bunch of strawberries at once for a fruit tray, summer snack, or as an ingredient for recipes. Also, this strawberry hack is safe for kids — no knife needed and they will have lots of fun with the ‘chore’.

Lean how to hull a strawberry quickly and efficiently with this food prep hack that just uses a drinking straw! No knife, so safe for kids to help out making recipes and snacks.

What you need: Fresh strawberries and a straw. A sturdy straw works best, such as a metal straw or a reusable plastic straw). Even a higher-quality disposable straw (like from fast food) will work — but a paper straw will definitely NOT hold up.

HOW TO HULL STRAWBERRIES WITH A STRAW

Wash berries under cool water to remove dirt and pesticides.
Hold strawberry with one hand, straw with the other.
Insert straw into bottom of berry, directly opposite of the stem.
Push and/or gently wiggle straw upwards to effectively remove core and stem in one motion.
Pull out straw, which also removes core/stem.
Pull stem out of straw and repeat with remaining strawberries. Compost or toss away this part.
Sometimes on bigger berries, a bit of leafy section will remain. Just nip that off with a paring knife.

By following these strawberry prep steps, you’ll have perfectly hulled strawberries ready for your recipes or as a healthy snack! Washed, dried, and hulled strawberries should remain fresh for about a week if stored in an air-tight container lined with paper towels. I find the paper towels help help soak up any additional moisture and lengthen the storage time.

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Pretty in Pink Breakfast Club – Protein-Packed Recipes to Fuel Mornings

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Jennifer FIsher

As you can see, I’m feeling rosy and all about PINK breakfast today — I must be in the mood for Valentine’s Day! Check out these 10 protein-packed breakfast recipes, you’ll fall in love with the pink food, great nutrition and amazing taste!

Raspberry Beet Overnight Oats help you lessen stress on busy mornings. Whip up this pretty in pink recipe loaded with nutritious ingredients before you go to bed and wake up to an amazing breakfast. 287 cal, 40g carb (9g fiber), 9g fat, 13g protein

Raspberry Protein Pancakes with Cheesecake Topping makes a tasty breakfast that feels indulgent, but is actually “no worries” at just 243 calories and 19g protein per serving* Lower carb and gluten-free too.

Raspberry Protein Pancakes with Cheesecake Topping make a tasty breakfast that feels indulgent, but is actually “no worries” at just 243 calories and 19g protein per serving* Lower carb and gluten-free too. Super cute in a mini waffle maker!

Raspberry Cheesecake Protein Spread comes together with just a few simple ingredients and can be kept in the fridge for the week, to spread on toast, bagels or dollop into your oatmeal. Each 2 tablespoon serving has 84 calories and 8g protein.

Sugar-free Strawberry Protein Cupcakes (aka “breakfast cakelettes”) seem like dessert but are balanced enough for a sweet breakfast mosh. Make in muffin cups or a silicone flower mold. Each serving has125 calories, 8g protein, 6g fat and 5g net carb.

You don't need a bumper crop of fresh berries to enjoy these easy strawberry cottage cheese protein waffles that are also pumped up with cottage cheese and protein powder. Idea for protein-packed mornings and meal-prep!

Strawberry Cottage Cheese Protein Waffles are a quick and easy breakfast that featuring my basic cottage cheese protein waffle recipe, but made “berry” extra with strawberry protein powder and freeze-dried strawberry slices ground up together and blended in the batter. Each generous-sized serving (3 waffles) has 213 calories, 5g fat, 21g protein and 20g carb

Strawberry Protein “Puppy Chow” is a human treat featuring strawberry protein powder and crushed dehydrated strawberries (plus some other good things) combined with everyone’s favorite gluten-free rice cereal. A fun snack and breakfast on the go. Each serving: 152 calories per serving with 5g protein, 15g net carb.

Strawberry Cheesecake Quinoa-Oat Breakfast Bake

Strawberry Cheesecake Quinoa-Oat Bak e, it’s healthy, hearty and makes enough for a crowd – or to freeze for meal prep. Prepared with the dynamic duo of of steel cut oats and quinoa, this easy breakfast recipe provides lots of whole grains to fuel the day. Each serving has less than 200 calories, 8 grams of protein and just 7 grams of fat.

Protein Pink Drink is my take a popular coffee-house drink. The “pink” comes from tea – try hibiscus tea or pomegranate tea. Just 60 calories per serving and only 1.4 net carb – but 7g protein to help you meet your goals.

Watermelon Beet Smoothie for Workout Recovery

Watermelon Raspberry Beet Post-Workout Smoothie is really smart and refreshing way refuel your morning workout. Per serving: 283 calories, 6g fat, 40g carb, and 17g protein

Hot Spiced Watermelon Lemonade with Collage n: In cooler weather, I can be chilled to the bone – especially once I stop running. This hot drink is a watermelon workout recovery treat that warms me up, provides all the benefits of watermelon but also with some collagen for joint and muscle management (and protein boost), plus turmeric for anti-inflammatory relief.

Put pink power into your breakfast or post-workout refuel with these amazing delicious, nutritious and easy protein recipes that feature "pink" ingredients like strawberries, raspberries watermelon , hibiscus-- even beets! — *Pin this for reference later!*

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