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Mini Protein Cheesecakes
These mini protein cheesecakes are the perfect healthy dessert with over 9 grams of protein per serving! They have a homemade buttery graham cracker crust and are made with Greek yogurt and light cream cheese.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 cheesecakes
Calories: 144 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American , International
Ingredients
The Crust:
- 1 ½ cups Graham cracker crumbs gluten-free if needed (about 10 sheets)
- 5 tablespoon salted butter melted
The Cheesecake:
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature (regular or low fat if desired)
- ¾ cup plain 0% Greek yogurt room temperature
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg + 1 yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon lemon zest (optional if you want a lemony cheese cake)
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch or cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a cupcake tin with 12 liners.
- Add graham crackers to a food processor and pulse until they are crumbs. Add in melted butter and pulse until combined. You can also use a plastic bag and pound with a rolling pin until they are crumbs, then mix the crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.
- Divide crumbs evenly amongst muffin liners (about 1.5 Tablespoons each). Then, use your fingers to flatten and pack the crumbs on the button.
- Bake for 5 - 6 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 - 10 minutes while you make filling.
- While the crust cools, add cream cheese to a large mixing bowl and beat with a handheld electric mixer until smooth.
- Add greek yogurt, egg, egg yolk, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, lemon zest, and arrowroot powder. On the lowest setting, mix again until smooth for 30 - 60 seconds. Do not overbeat.
- Divide evenly amongst muffin liners and bake for 17 - 20 minutes or until the filling has just set - it should not jiggle or look wet.
- Let cool 30 minutes at room temperature before transferring to the refrigerator. Chill for at least 3 hours.
- Top with fresh berries and small mint leaves. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
144kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
190mg
(8%)
Potassium
108mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
278IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12cheesecakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 108mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 278IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.