And as it’s high protein it’s a great option if you want a creamy dessert that loves your waistline as much as you do.
Ingredients
Let’s take a look at what main ingredients we have in this recipe. Enter your email & we’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from us every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Hurry the Food Up. The base For this delicious dessert, I’ve gone for something a bit different on the base. Rather than the traditional cheesecake base of digestive biscuits, I’ve chosen to use ground-up granola. It still gives us a lovely crunchy, crumbly base and is perfect for this healthy cheesecake recipe. I then combine it with melted butter which holds it all together nicely and not only gives a buttery taste but it also helps it go golden brown in the oven. However, you can still use a biscuit base if you prefer. If you’re aiming for being health-conscious, aim for low-fat biscuits if possible. Cheesecake mixture To make this high-protein cheesecake I chose to add cottage cheese to the mixture (we love cottage cheese recipes here at Hurry The Food Up!). It’s low fat and high in protein so it’s the best way to keep this dessert on the healthy side (for more high protein sweet treats, these high-protein cookies are just what you need!). For the rest of the mixture, you’ll find more classic cheesecake ingredients such as cream, sugar, eggs, and cornstarch. For more flavor I added both vanilla extract and the zest of a lemon. They may be only two simple ingredients but they really boost that flavor meter! On top of the cheesecake before baking I added some fresh berries. I recommend raspberries or blueberries. The heat from the oven as it bakes really helps the berries to burst so they can release all their flavor and help the cheesecake taste even more amazing!
How many calories are in a healthy cheesecake?
There are a sensible 205 calories in this healthier cheesecake. It also has 12 grams of protein which will help you feel fuller than a regular cheesecake will. Here is an overview of the rest of the information for this healthy dessert recipe.
Health benefits
You may ask what health benefits can come from eating cheesecake, but the best part about this dessert is that it’s a protein cheesecake (we love a good high protein pudding). It has all the taste of some of the best cheesecake recipes but the key ingredient that is helping on the health side is the cottage cheese. Having a high-protein ingredient means it is great at helping us to feel fuller for longer. This is important if you are eating a diet that is aimed at weight loss. You shouldn’t deny yourself any food groups when it comes to watching your weight. Within a calorie-controlled diet, it is great to get that sweet fix with healthy cheesecake recipes like this one. Cottage cheese can also help when building muscle. It’s also high in B vitamins, selenium, and calcium which help to support bone strength. Although I have reduced the amount of sugar to keep it a low-fat cheesecake recipe, it is still loaded with taste and flavor. This all comes from the natural ingredients like the vanilla, lemon, and berries that I’ve added. Talking about health and all that: check out this No bake cheesecake with cool whip from fellow blogger Lisa for a naughtier (party) version – could be more suitable when it doesn’t come down to proteins. 😉
How to make cottage cheese cheesecake?
We’ve answered some of your key cheesecake questions!
Recipe Variations
Next time you could try this cheese cake a different way:
Different base: If you don’t like granola or you can’t get hold of it from the grocery store, you can use a low-fat graham cracker crust or similar biscuit base.
Different protein: If you don’t have any cottage cheese you could try low-fat cream cheese as an alternative.
Different size: I think this recipe would work well to make mini cheesecakes.
Different fruit: If you don’t have raspberries or blueberries you could use blackcurrants or redcurrants instead.
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This is no average cheesecake recipe and it has quickly become one of my favorite desserts. It has that amazing cheesecake flavor but doesn’t interrupt my healthy eating plan. I can still get the best results from my healthy diet (that’s as long as I don’t accidentally eat the entire thing!). If you’re looking for more information take a look at this article about how a vegetarian diet can help you lose weight. There is also a weekly high-protein meal plan available to help you gain muscle and tone up.
