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If you’re seeking out the perfect protein-packed Summer dessert, look no further than our No-Bake Protein Cheesecake cups recipe. These mini cheesecake cups are prepared quickly and easily, can be made in bulk for barbecues or potlucks, and are a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Try out this recipe the next time your sweet tooth kicks in, and feel free to enjoy it as dessert or a snack.

LA Galaxy Cheesecake Cup Recipe

Makes 2 servings

Ingredients:

• 3 cups light whipped topping
• 3/4 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
• 3/4 cup light/reduced-fat cream cheese
• 4 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest
• 8 scoops Herbalife24® Enhanced Protein Powder
• 1 graham cracker sheet, crushed
• 1 cup sliced strawberries and blueberries

Method:

1. In a large bowl, mix together whipped topping, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, & protein powder.
2. In the bottom of 8 cups/small bowls, sprinkle a thin layer of graham cracker dust, then divide the cheesecake mixture into each of the 8 cups/bowls.
3. Top each cheesecake cup with the chopped strawberries & blueberries, and any remaining crushed graham crackers.
4. Share this recipe with friends or a teammate. Enjoy!

Nutrition:

• 210 calories
• 21g carbs
• 1g fiber
• 16g protein
• 9g fat

Customize Your Protein Cheesecake Cups

• Add cocoa powder to make a chocolate cheesecake cup
• Swap the graham crackers for chopped nuts to add in texture, beneficial fats, and extra fiber
• Throw in some pumpkin puree in place of some of the whipped topping, along with some pumpkin pie spice for an Autumn variation
• Try blending in the berries (or other fruit) to make the cheesecake fruit-infused
• Add in a couple tablespoons of matcha powder or instant coffee for a caffeine kick
• Blend in some peanut butter or other nut butter (or nut butter powder) for a nutty cheesecake cup
• Swap for key lime juice and lime zest to make it more similar to key lime pie
• Add in some sugar-free banana pudding mix and sliced bananas for a banana cream pie cheesecake
• Experiment with different flavors of protein powders, different flavors of Greek yogurt, and/or different fruits to perfect this cheesecake recipe to be exactly to your taste preferences!

Written by: Ashley Porterfield, MS