Protein Cheesecake

Description

This Protein Cheesecake offers a delightful contrast with its creamy filling and a crispy, crunchy base. Made with healthy ingredients, it's an excellent choice for a guilt-free dessert that doesn't compromise on flavor.

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 1 cup crushed whole-grain biscuits
• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil

For the filling:

• 2 cups low-fat cream cheese
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 3/4 cup vanilla protein powder
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• Juice of one lemon
  
  
  

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Combine crushed biscuits, rolled oats, and melted coconut oil in a bowl; mix until well incorporated. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form a firm, crispy crust.
2. In a large mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, protein powder, honey, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating just enough to incorporate into the mixture without overmixing.
4. Pour the filling over the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
5. Bake for 50 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly wobbly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour with the door slightly open.
6. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.
   
   
   

Nutritional Information

Per Serving (1 slice):

• 220 calories
• 16g protein
• 15g carbohydrates
• 12g fat
• 85mg cholesterol
• 180mg sodium

Health Benefits

This Protein Cheesecake is not only lower in calories but also rich in protein and contains healthy fats from coconut oil. The whole-grain biscuits and oats provide additional fiber, making this dessert not only delicious but also beneficial for your digestive health.