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A High-Protein Snack: Healthy Almond Joy "Cheesecake" (Gluten-Free, Low-Carb + High-Protein)
A candy bar/cheesecake mash-up that's chock-full of protein? Yes, please!
Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 339 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 scoop chocolate casein protein powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pure Stevia (or sweetener of choice), to taste
- 2 tablespoons natural almond butter
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- In a small food processor, blend the cottage cheese, protein powder, sweetener and 1 tablespoon of almond butter. I always layer them in that specific order, as I find it blends the best that way.
- Process until well mixed and the cottage cheese is creamy and smooth. Note that the mixture is very thick, so you will have to stop the food processor and scrape down the sides a few times.
- Transfer the mixture into a small bowl and place into the freezer for 30 minutes to 1 hour to let it set up a little
- While it chills, spread the coconut flakes onto a small baking sheet and toast them in a 400-degree Fahrenheit oven until light golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Once the cheesecake has set, top it with the remaining tablespoon almond butter and toasted coconut flakes. DEVOUR.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
339kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
473mg
(20%)
Potassium
385mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
65IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
204mg
(20%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 473mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 385mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 65IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.