High Protein Maple Walnut Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Cups Delight!
A delicious and nutritious dessert that combines the creamy texture of cottage cheese with the rich flavors of maple and walnuts, perfect for a high-protein treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup crushed walnuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix almond flour, crushed walnuts, and cinnamon.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the blended mixture until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into individual cups or a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set.
- Let cool and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter taste, adjust the amount of maple syrup to your preference.
- Top with additional crushed walnuts or a drizzle of maple syrup before serving.
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg