Description
This 20-Minute Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Bowl is a quick, no-bake, high-protein treat that tastes like dessert but fuels like a power meal. Packed with Greek yogurt, strawberries, and a graham cracker crunch, it’s a guilt-free way to satisfy your cheesecake cravings!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt (high-protein)
- 1 scoop vanilla or strawberry protein powder
- 1/4 cup low-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 graham cracker, crushed (or granola for crunch)
- Extra strawberries for topping
- A sprinkle of chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the base:
- In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, protein powder, and cream cheese. Stir or whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Flavor it:
- Add honey (or syrup), vanilla extract, and mix again. Adjust sweetness as desired.
- Add fruit:
- Fold in diced strawberries.
- Top it off:
- Sprinkle with crushed graham crackers or granola, extra strawberries, and seeds if using.
- Chill (optional):
- Let sit in the fridge for 10-15 minutes if you want a firmer texture.
Notes
- Use dairy-free yogurt and protein powder for a vegan version.
- Add a splash of almond milk if the mix is too thick.
- Can be made ahead for meal prep – just keep toppings separate until serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: Trans Fat:
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
