Description
A nutritious twist on a classic cheesecake, packed with protein and creamy vanilla flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine almond flour, melted butter, and honey or maple syrup in a mixing bowl.
- Press the crust mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth in a large mixing bowl.
- Add Greek yogurt and protein powder, mixing until combined.
- Incorporate honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and eggs, mixing on low speed.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth with a spatula.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until edges are set and center has a slight jiggle.
- Cool in the oven for 1 hour, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream, fresh berries, or a nut garnish for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheesecake, protein dessert, vanilla cheesecake