Protein Cheesecake Cups (Printable Version)

No-bake creamy cheesecake cups with protein and a crunchy base for a healthy snack or treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup oat flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
02 - 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
03 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
04 - Pinch of salt

→ Cheesecake Filling

05 - 8 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
06 - 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (non-fat or low-fat)
07 - 2 scoops vanilla whey protein powder
08 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

→ Toppings (optional)

11 - Fresh berries
12 - Chopped nuts
13 - Dark chocolate shavings

# How to Make:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine oat flour, almond butter, honey, and salt until a crumbly dough forms.
02 - Divide the base mixture evenly among 6 muffin liners placed in a muffin tin, pressing firmly to shape the crust.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, vanilla whey protein, honey, vanilla extract, and lemon zest; mix until creamy and fully blended.
04 - Spoon the cheesecake filling over the crusts, smoothing the tops evenly.
05 - Optionally, garnish with fresh berries, chopped nuts, or dark chocolate shavings.
06 - Refrigerate the cups for at least 2 hours until set and firm.
07 - Remove from muffin liners and serve chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • No oven required, which means your kitchen stays cool and you're done in under 30 minutes of actual work.
  • Each cup tastes decadent but keeps you full, making them perfect for when you want dessert that doesn't derail your day.
  • They're naturally customizable, so you can dress them up with berries or keep them simple depending on your mood.
02 -
  • Softening your cream cheese matters more than you think; cold cream cheese won't blend smoothly and you'll end up with a grainy texture that no amount of mixing fixes.
  • Two hours is the minimum chill time, but overnight is when these really transform into something properly firm and perfect for eating without the filling sliding around.
03 -
  • If your filling seems too soft after mixing, refrigerate it for 30 minutes before spooning it over the crusts; cold filling spreads more neatly and sets faster.
  • A hand mixer or stand mixer makes the filling impossibly creamy, but a vigorous arm and a whisk works if you're willing to earn it.
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