Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Cottage Cheese Dessert

Ingredients — 1 generous serving

Creamy Base

¾ cup (170 g) low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese
½ cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt
½ scoop (15–20 g) vanilla protein powder
½ tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tsp powdered zero-calorie sweetener, to taste

Strawberry Layer

½ cup fresh strawberries, diced
1–2 tbsp strawberry puree or sugar-free strawberry sauce

Crunchy Topping

2 tbsp crushed graham crackers
1 tbsp chopped nuts, optional — almonds, pecans, or walnuts

Instructions

Blend the creamy base: Add cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, vanilla extract, and sweetener to a blender or food processor.
Blend for 1–2 minutes until completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides if needed.
Taste and adjust the sweetness. Add a little more sweetener if desired.
Prepare the strawberries: Dice the strawberries into small pieces. Reserve a few pieces for the top.
Assemble: Spoon about half of the creamy mixture into a small container or dessert bowl.
Add a layer of diced strawberries and drizzle with a little strawberry sauce.
Add the remaining cheesecake mixture.
Gently swirl strawberry puree or sauce through the top using a spoon or toothpick.
Sprinkle with crushed graham crackers and optional chopped nuts.
Top with the remaining fresh strawberries.
Refrigerate for 30–60 minutes for a thicker, cheesecake-like texture, or enjoy immediately.

Nutrition — Approximate

For 1 generous serving, before optional nuts and depending on the exact protein powder/yogurt used:

Calories: ~300–340 kcal
Protein: ~35–42 g
Carbohydrates: ~25–30 g
Fat: ~5–8 g
Fiber: ~2–3 g
Sugar: ~15–20 g
Sodium: ~400–550 mg

Nut Information 🌰

The basic recipe does not require nuts.
If you add 1 tablespoon chopped almonds, pecans, or walnuts, the calories and fat will increase slightly.

Nut-free option: Simply leave out the optional nuts. The graham-cracker topping can remain if it is made without nuts.

Allergen notes: Contains milk/dairy and may contain wheat/gluten from graham crackers. Protein powders can contain milk, soy, or other allergens depending on the brand.

Recipe Q&A

Q: Can I make this without protein powder?
Yes. You can omit it, although the dessert will have less protein and may be slightly less thick.

Q: Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes. Thaw and drain them well first so they don’t make the dessert watery.

Q: Can I make it ahead of time?
Yes. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add the graham-cracker topping just before serving for the best crunch.

Q: Can I make it completely nut-free?
Yes. Skip the optional nuts and use a nut-free graham cracker.

Q: How can I make it thicker?
Use thick Greek yogurt and refrigerate the finished dessert for 1–2 hours.

Q: Can I use honey instead of zero-calorie sweetener?
Yes, but this will increase the calorie and sugar content.

Q: Is this a high-protein dessert?
Yes. Cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and protein powder make it substantially higher in protein than a typical strawberry cheesecake dessert.

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