Description
A delicious and healthy high protein cheesecake made with cottage cheese and a cocoa crust, perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, honey, cocoa powder, melted coconut oil, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix almond flour and cocoa powder to create the crust.
- Press the crust mixture into the bottom of a greased springform pan.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter cheesecake, adjust the amount of honey or maple syrup.
- Top with fresh berries or a drizzle of chocolate for added flavor.
- This cheesecake can be made a day in advance for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg