Description

A creamy, high-protein no-bake dessert bowl combining cottage cheese, strawberries, and protein powder for a guilt-free treat any time of day.

Ingredients

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3/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese or Greek yogurt

1 scoop vanilla whey or plant-based protein powder

1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced

2 tablespoons light cream cheese

1–2 teaspoons honey, maple syrup, or stevia, to taste

2 tablespoons crushed graham crackers, granola, or nuts

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)

Instructions

1. Blend the cottage cheese or yogurt, light cream cheese, protein powder, and sweetener until smooth.

2. Taste and adjust flavor with vanilla extract or lemon zest.

3. Slice strawberries and toss with a bit of honey or stevia if desired.

4. Layer half of the cheesecake mixture in a bowl, add strawberry slices, and sprinkle granola or crumbs.

5. Repeat layers with remaining mixture, strawberries, and toppings.

6. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes, then top with extra strawberries, granola, or nuts before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: dessert
Method: no bake
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 320
Sugar: 10
Fat: 9
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 5
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 25
Fiber: 3
Protein: 28
Cholesterol: 20

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