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Healthy, Protein-Rich Cheesecake

Monica Straith
This delicious recipe replaces the more traditional cream cheese element of a cheesecake with a mixture of cottage cheese and Greek yogurt to pack a real bone health punch!
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling time 3 hours
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 130 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main cheesecake

  • 1 cup cottage cheese 2%
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 egg large
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1.5 tbsp almond flour
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • zest of a lemon

Optional Toppings

  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup granola
  • 1/2 cup peach sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and grease a springform pan. A 6-inch pan is preferable, but if you don’t have one, you can use a larger pan and double the recipe.
  • Blend the cottage cheese and yogurt until you have a smooth texture. Make sure there are no lumps!
  • Add the remaining ingredients (except your toppings) and combine until everything is mixed in nicely.
  • Pour your mixture into the pan and bake for 30 minutes. You’re looking for a smooth but solid cheesecake. It should jiggle a little, but shouldn’t be too loose.
  • Let your cheesecake cool completely, and then pop it in the fridge for 2-3 hours.
  •  Arrange your choice of toppings on your cheesecake and serve!

Notes

Get creative with your toppings! You can try fresh fruit, nuts and seeds, granola (try our gluten-free, cinnamon granola recipe here) and much more.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 8gFat: 4gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 169mgPotassium: 143mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 95IUVitamin C: 2.1mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 0.7mg
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