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    Home > Blog > Protein Desserts > Protein Cheesecake Recipes

    Strawberry Protein Cheesecake Bites

    Updated: Feb 4, 2023 · Published: Feb 5, 2014 · By Andréa Marchese · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    When I think of Valentine's Day treats, I always picture things bite size. And I've had strawberry cheesecake on my mind lately, so here you have Strawberry Protein Cheesecake Bites!

    mini cheesecake with strawberry swirl and strawberry puree on a white plate
    Strawberry Protein Cheesecake Bites

    The cheesecake base is from my Creamy Protein Cheesecake recipe. I've added a thin layer of protein crust, and some strawberry purée. A delicious combination!

    To make the strawberry swirl on top, I piped dots of strawberry purée and then swirled them with a toothpick. You could also just drop a little on top with a spoon and swirl it around.

    I hope you'll give these Strawberry Protein Cheesecake Bites a try. They seem like such an indulgent treat, but with great macros! Perfect for Valentine's Day or any day!

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    mini cheesecake with strawberry swirl and strawberry puree on a white plate

    Strawberry Protein Cheesecake Bites

    Makes 8 cheesecake bites.
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    Prep Time: 1 hour hour
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 97kcal
    Author: Andréa
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    Ingredients

    • Ingredients must be at room temperature.

    Crust:

    • 2 tablespoons almond butter 30g
    • 1-2 tablespoons filtered water
    • 3 tablespoons natural vanilla rice protein powder 21g
    • a dash of ground cinnamon

    Cheesecake filling:

    • 4 oz of Neufchâtel cheese 112g
    • 1 tablespoon agave nectar 21g
    • 1 large egg whole
    • ¼ cup fat-free greek yogurt 57g
    • ¼ teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoons natural vanilla whey protein powder 11g

    Strawberry swirl:

    • ½ cup frozen strawberries thawed and drained (70g)

    Instructions

    • Purée strawberries and set aside.
    • Preheat oven to 325F (163C).
    • Line a muffin pan with 8 paper muffin liners (or use silicone muffin cups).
    • To make the crust, mix together the almond butter and 1 tablespoon filtered water.
    • Add rice protein and cinnamon. Mix well. If the mixture is dry, add more water (by the teaspoon). If the mixture is too sticky (sticks to your fingers), add more rice protein.
    • Break the mixture into 8 pieces, and press into the muffin liners.
    • Bake at 325F (163C) for 6 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, make the cheesecake filling by creaming the Neufchâtel cheese and agave.
    • Add the egg. Mix until well combined.
    • Add greek yogurt and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
    • Add whey powder. Mix until well combined.
    • Remove the crusts from the oven, and turn the oven down to 300F (150C).
    • Let the crusts cool slightly.
    • Spoon a little strawberry purée onto each crust.
    • Top with cheesecake batter.
    • Use remaining strawberry purée to create swirls in the cheesecake batter, and/or reserve to use as a drizzle once the bites are cooked.
    • Bake the cheesecake bites for about 20 minutes at 300F (150C).
    • Remove from oven, and let cool.
    • Enjoy! Store extras in the fridge or freezer.

    Notes

    A note about substitutions: because each type of protein powder has a distinct flavor and texture when baked, I would not try substituting different types of protein powders in this recipe.
    Almond butter can be made by processing almonds in a food processor.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g
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    Comments

    1. Andréa

      June 14, 2014 at 9:15 am

      Hi Mii,
      I'd say a 6" round or a loaf pan. And don't forget to line with parchment if you're not using silicone!
      Enjoy!
      Andréa

    2. Andréa

      June 14, 2014 at 9:13 am

      Hi Misa,
      Thanks! :)
      In place of the rice powder you could probably use a combo of coconut flour and almond meal, or coconut flour and whey. But I wouldn't use all whey, as that may get rubbery. Let me know how it goes!
      Andréa

    3. Mii

      June 13, 2014 at 10:51 pm

      Hi Andrea!
      This recipe looks absolutely delicious! I was wondering what size pan could you use to make this into a larger cheesecake?

    4. Misa

      June 13, 2014 at 9:46 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Andrea!
      I loooove your website, it's packed with so many delicious protein goods! I was wondering if there was anything I can substitute the rice protein with. I'm stuck with whey protein but I would love to try this recipe!

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