Ingredients — 4 servings
Cheesecake mixture
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 4 oz (115 g) light cream cheese, softened
- 2–3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- ¼ cup milk, as needed
Strawberry layer
- 1½ cups fresh strawberries, finely diced
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
Topping
- ¼ cup crushed graham crackers or granola
- A few diced strawberries
- Optional: 1 tbsp chopped walnuts or almonds
Instructions
- Prepare strawberries: Dice the strawberries and mix with lemon juice and honey. Let them sit for about 10 minutes.
- Make the cheesecake fluff: Add cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, honey/maple syrup, vanilla and protein powder to a blender or food processor.
- Blend until very smooth and creamy.
- Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time if the mixture is too thick.
- Gently fold in most of the diced strawberries.
- Spoon the mixture into 4 small dessert cups or jars.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Before serving, top with the remaining strawberries and crushed graham crackers/granola.
Time
- Prep: 10–15 minutes
- Chill: 1 hour
- Servings: 4
Approximate nutrition
Per serving, depending on the protein powder and dairy products:
- Calories: 250–300
- Protein: 20–25 g
- Carbohydrates: 20–25 g
- Fat: 7–10 g
Nut & Allergen Information
Contains:
- Dairy — cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, cream cheese
- Depending on the protein powder, it may contain milk or soy
Nuts:
- The basic recipe is nut-free.
- If using almonds or walnuts as topping, it contains tree nuts.
- Check granola/protein powder labels for possible cross-contact with nuts.
Q&A
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes. Thaw and drain them well first so the fluff doesn’t become watery.
Can I make it without protein powder?
Yes, but the protein content will be lower. You can add a little extra Greek yogurt or cottage cheese.
Can I use vanilla Greek yogurt?
Yes. Reduce the added honey/maple syrup because vanilla yogurt is already sweetened.
How long does it keep?
Keep covered in the refrigerator and use within about 3 days.
Can I freeze it?
You can, but the texture may become less creamy after thawing. Fresh or refrigerated is best.
Is this an actual bariatric diet recipe?
The photo labels it “bariatric friendly,” but an image alone can’t establish that. If someone needs a medically appropriate bariatric diet, they should follow the plan provided by their healthcare professional.