Protein Cheesecake Cups: A Rich High-Protein Snack Under $2.50

These protein cheesecake cups deliver everything satisfying about classic cheesecake in a fraction of the time and with a serious protein upgrade. Cream cheese and Greek yogurt whisk together into a rich, tangy base, while a scoop of vanilla protein powder blends in seamlessly, pushing the protein count to 22 grams per serving without any baking required. A touch of honey and vanilla extract round out the flavor with warmth and sweetness, and a sprinkle of crushed graham cracker on top brings back that familiar cheesecake crust crunch in every bite. After a short chill in the fridge, the mixture firms up into a dense, creamy texture that spoons out just like real cheesecake filling. This is a snack that works equally well as an afternoon pick-me-up or a post-dinner treat, satisfying without feeling like a diet compromise. At around $2.30 per serving, it’s an easy way to keep a high-protein dessert option stocked in the fridge at all times.

Protein Cheesecake Cups

Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp crushed graham cracker for topping
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Add the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, protein powder, honey, vanilla extract, and salt to a mixing bowl.
  2. Whisk or beat until smooth and creamy, with no lumps remaining.
  3. Spoon the mixture into two small serving cups.
  4. Top with crushed graham cracker.
  5. Chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes to firm up.
  6. Serve cold.

Notes

A block of cream cheese is cheaper per ounce than whipped tub versions and stretches across several batches of these cups, keeping the per-serving cost low.

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