Description
Delightful cheesecake bars made with cottage cheese for a protein-packed treat.
Ingredients
- Cottage Cheese (2 cups)
- Cream Cheese (8 oz)
- Honey or Maple Syrup (1/2 cup)
- Eggs (2)
- Vanilla Extract (1 teaspoon)
- Graham Cracker Crumbs (1.5 cups)
- Butter or Coconut Oil (1/3 cup, melted)
- Salt (a pinch)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the crust by combining graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking dish.
- Make the cheesecake filling by blending cottage cheese, cream cheese, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until the center is set with a slight jiggle.
- Cool for 30 minutes, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Slice into squares and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Serve with a drizzle of honey or fresh berries. For variations, try adding berries, chocolate, lemon zest, or nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheesecake, protein bars, dessert, cottage cheese, healthy dessert