High Protein Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Cups Await!
Delicious and healthy high protein chocolate peppermint cheesecake cups perfect for a festive treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup protein powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies (optional)
- Chocolate crust (made from crushed chocolate cookies and butter)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the chocolate crust by mixing crushed chocolate cookies with melted butter and pressing into the bottom of cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, cream cheese, cocoa powder, protein powder, honey, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the cupcake liners.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until set.
- Let cool and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Top with crushed peppermint candies if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute Greek yogurt and cream cheese with plant-based alternatives.
- Adjust sweetness according to your preference.
- These can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg