Detailed Recipe
No-Bake High Protein Cheesecake Jars
These no-bake cheesecake jars are a sweet and creamy dessert packed with protein—30 grams per serving! Made with cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, they’re easy to make and don’t need any baking. You only need 5 ingredients to whip these up.
They taste a lot like classic cheesecake, but take a lot less time and effort. You can also add your favorite berries or fruit to change up the flavor.
Ingredients
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2 cups cottage cheese (2% milk fat)
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4 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey – real maple syrup, not pancake syrup)
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3 cups plain Greek yogurt (full fat preferred)
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2 cups crushed graham crackers
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1 cup berries (I used strawberries, but you can use any kind)
Equipment
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Food processor
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Mixing bowl
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Silicone spatula
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Mason jars or small containers for serving
Instructions
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Blend Cottage Cheese
Add the cottage cheese to a food processor. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth and creamy. -
Add Sweetener
Add the maple syrup to the blended cottage cheese and blend again. -
Mix With Greek Yogurt
Pour the whipped cottage cheese into a bowl. Add Greek yogurt and gently mix using a silicone spatula. -
Layer the Jars
In each jar, layer in this order:-
Crushed graham crackers
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Cheesecake mixture
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More graham crackers
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Berries
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Another layer of cheesecake mixture
Garnish with extra berries on top if you like!
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Serve or Store
Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge with the lids on. Makes about 4 jars.
Tips & Tricks
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This recipe makes 4 jars, but you can use smaller jars to make more servings if you want.
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Feel free to change how much graham cracker you use—more or less depending on your taste.
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Blend cottage cheese first on its own. If you blend it with the Greek yogurt, it won’t be as smooth.
Notes
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Make ahead: You can store these cheesecake jars in the fridge for up to 3 days with lids on.
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Freezing: Not recommended for freezing. It may affect the texture.
Quick Recipe Card
No-Bake Protein Cheesecake Jars
Description:
A quick and easy no-bake dessert that’s creamy, sweet, and packed with 30g of protein per serving. Made with cottage cheese and Greek yogurt, these jars are perfect for a healthy treat.
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Ingredients
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2 cups cottage cheese (2% MF)
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4 tbsp maple syrup
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3 cups full-fat Greek yogurt
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2 cups crushed graham crackers
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1 cup berries (any kind)
Instructions
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Blend cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth (1–2 mins).
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Add maple syrup and blend again.
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In a bowl, mix cottage cheese with Greek yogurt using a spatula.
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In jars, layer: graham crackers → cheesecake mix → graham crackers → berries → cheesecake mix.
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Garnish with berries and serve or chill.
Tips & Tricks
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Blend only the cottage cheese to make it extra smooth.
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Use smaller jars if you want to stretch the recipe further.
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Adjust graham crackers to your liking.
Notes
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Keep in fridge for up to 3 days with lids on.
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Not recommended for freezing.
