Instant Protein Cheesecake

465 calories 47g protein 36g carbs 15g fat

Cheesecake usually takes hours to bake and set. This version takes around three minutes to prepare and can be chilled and ready to eat in just 15 minutes.

It is creamy, satisfying and packs nearly 50 grams of protein, making it an easy dessert when you want something sweet without derailing the rest of your day.

Ingredients

• 40g low-fat, high-protein cream cheese, at room temperature
• 100g Greek yoghurt
• 1 scoop protein powder of choice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 15g maple syrup
• 10g chocolate chips
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder

Method

Add the cream cheese, Greek yoghurt, protein powder, vanilla extract, maple syrup, baking powder and half the chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl. Mix until smooth, then microwave for 30 seconds. Remove, stir well and add the remaining chocolate chips before microwaving for another 30 to 45 seconds. Allow it to cool, then place it in the fridge for up to 15 minutes before serving.

Pro Tips:

Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing to help create a smoother texture. The cheesecake may still look slightly soft when it comes out of the microwave, but it will firm up as it cools in the fridge.

Enjoy!

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