Meal prep a batch of these no-bake cheesecakes that use cottage cheese and protein powder and enjoy a balanced, lower-carb dessert . . or even breakfast!
Course:
Breakfast, Dessert, meal prep, Snack
Keyword:
almond, chia seed, make ahead, meal prep, peach, protein powder
Servings: 4servigns
Calories: 299kcal
Ingredients
Peach Topping
1largepeachpeeled, pitted, pureed in blended (about ½ cup)
2tablespoonswater
½teaspooncinnamon
1tablespoonschia seedsI used NOW Foods brand
Crust
¼cupalmond butter or multi-nut butter blendI used Nuttzo brand
1/2cupold-fashioned oatsI used Now Foods brand
½teaspooncinnamon
1tablespoonsstevia honey alternativeI used Pyure brand
Filling
1 ½cup2% fat cottage cheese
2tablespoons2% milk
2/3cupvanilla protein powder
¼ to ½teaspoonalmond extractto taste
2tablespoonsstevia honey alternative
Instructions
Add peeled and pitted peach to blender and puree with 2 tablespoons of water and cinnamon. Stir in chia seeds and set “set” in the refridgerator for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix together oatmeal, nut butter, cocoa powder, and 1 tablespoon of stevia-based honey substitute (or can use real honey if you prefer).
Divide oat mixture among four ramekin, mason jars or container (minimum 6 to 8 ounce capacity).. Use back of spoon or other implement to fit into container and press down “crust.”
In blender, mix together cottage cheese, milk, 1 tablespoon stevia-based honey substitute (or regular honey) and protein powder until smooth. Spoon evenly across crusts in the four containers.
Remove peach chia mixture from refrigerator and top each dish with equal portions.
Garnish with a raspberry stuffed with an almond.
Recipe Notes
Per serving: 299 calores, 12.5g fat, 20.4 net carb, 25.4g protein