Dreamy Protein Cheesecake Bars
Protein Cheesecake Bars: bake this delicious low-carb recipe featuring a creamy filling and optional orange zest. Perfect for a healthy dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup erythritol sweetener
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 8 ounces cottage cheese (drained for 1 hour)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ⅔ cup Swerve Confectioners (or another powdered sweetener)
- ¾ cup unflavored whey protein powder
- 1 tbsp orange zest (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine almond flour, erythritol, and salt in a bowl. Stir in melted butter and press into the prepared pan for the crust. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden, then cool.
- Beat drained cottage cheese and softened cream cheese until smooth. Add Swerve Confectioners, whey protein, orange zest (if using), and vanilla extract; beat until creamy.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight) before slicing and serving.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.