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Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Cups

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These creamy strawberry cheesecake protein cups are a quick, wholesome treat packed with protein and fresh strawberry flavor, perfect for anytime snacking or a healthy dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) plain full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 scoop (about 30 g) vanilla protein powder
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey or maple syrup
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) almond flour (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon (12 g) chia seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Chop 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries into small pieces. Place half in a small bowl and mash lightly with a fork until chunky puree. Set aside the remaining half for layering. (5 minutes)
  2. In a medium bowl, beat 8 oz (225 g) softened cream cheese with 3/4 cup (180 ml) plain Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer or whisk. (3-4 minutes)
  3. Blend in 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon juice, and 1 scoop (about 30 g) vanilla protein powder until fully combined and smooth. (2 minutes)
  4. Fold in 1/4 cup (30 g) almond flour and 1 tablespoon (12 g) chia seeds if using, gently with a spatula to maintain creamy texture. (1 minute)
  5. Using silicone molds or a muffin tin lined with liners, spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture into each cup. Add a teaspoon of mashed strawberry puree on top and gently swirl with a toothpick or skewer. Add a few chopped strawberry pieces on top. (5 minutes)
  6. Cover the cups with plastic wrap or lids and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm. For firmer texture, freeze for 30 minutes before serving. (2+ hours)
  7. Carefully remove protein cups from molds and serve chilled. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing. Be gentle when swirling strawberry puree to keep a marbled effect. Add a splash of milk if mixture is too thick. Use high-quality vanilla protein powder for best texture and flavor. Thaw and drain frozen strawberries well to avoid watery cups.

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