Protein Matcha Cheesecake Cups
Delightfully creamy and protein-packed cheesecake cups infused with matcha, perfect for a guilt-free dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt or Skyr
- 1 cup Light Cream Cheese
- 2 scoops Protein Powder
- 2 tablespoons Matcha Powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 tablespoons Natural Sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or stevia)
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients.
- Blend the Base: In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, light cream cheese, and protein powder; mix until smooth.
- Add the Flavorings: Incorporate matcha powder, vanilla extract, and sweetener; adjust sweetness to taste.
- Mix Until Smooth: Blend everything until well combined, adding milk for consistency if needed.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover and refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
- Prepare Serving Cups: Choose your favorite jars or cups.
- Spoon and Layer: Fill the cups with the mixture, optionally alternating layers with a fruit compote.
- Chill Again: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Garnish and Serve: Add toppings like sesame seeds, matcha dust, or berries.
Notes
These cheesecake cups are customizable; experiment with flavors and ingredients seasonally. They keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days and can be frozen too.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: matcha, cheesecake, protein dessert, healthy dessert, no-bake cheesecake