Description

Delightfully creamy and protein-packed, these no-bake High-Protein Cheesecake Jars combine a crunchy graham cracker crust with a smooth Greek yogurt and cream cheese filling. Perfect for a healthy dessert or snack, they are easy to prepare, customizable with your favorite toppings, and ready in under an hour.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Crust:

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tbsp melted butter
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup

For the Cheesecake Filling:

1 cup Greek yogurt (vanilla or plain)
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Toppings (Optional but Recommended!):

Fresh strawberries, sliced
Crushed graham crackers for garnish

Instructions

Make the Crust: In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and honey until well combined. The texture should resemble wet sand to allow it to hold together when pressed.
Press the Crust into Jars: Divide the crust mixture evenly between small jars or cups, pressing it firmly down with the back of a spoon to create a solid base layer for the cheesecake.
Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, softened cream cheese, honey, vanilla protein powder, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
Assemble the Cheesecake Jars: Spoon the cheesecake filling over the graham cracker crust in each jar, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon for an even layer.
Add Toppings: Garnish each jar with fresh sliced strawberries and a sprinkle of crushed graham crackers to add both flavor and texture.

Notes

Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the creamiest texture, although low-fat options work as well with slightly less richness.
Allow cream cheese to soften before mixing to prevent lumps in the filling.
Crush graham crackers finely so the crust holds together better and has a pleasant texture.
Adjust sweetness to your liking by adding more or less honey or maple syrup.
Chill the cheesecake jars for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal texture and flavor.
These jars can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
Hold off on adding fresh toppings until just before serving to keep them fresh and vibrant.
Substitute graham crackers with crushed digestive biscuits or granola if desired.
For a dairy-free version, use plant-based Greek yogurt and cream cheese alternatives.
Try different protein powder flavors or add mix-ins like mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts to vary the recipe.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: High-protein cheesecake, no bake cheesecake, Greek yogurt dessert, healthy cheesecake jars, protein dessert, easy cheesecake, low fat dessert