Bariatric Salted Caramel Protein Mini Cheesecakes (Low-Carb & High-Protein Dessert) Recipe
These Bariatric Salted Caramel Protein Mini Cheesecakes are creamy, indulgent, and low-carb. Perfectly portioned for bariatric diets, high in protein, and sweetened without sugar, they satisfy dessert cravings guilt-free. Ideal for meal prep, parties, or a simple sweet treat, these mini cheesecakes combine flavor, texture, and nutrition beautifully.
Ingredients
- Almond flour – 1 cup
- Butter – 2 tbsp + ¼ cup for caramel
- Low-carb sweetener – ½ cup + 1–2 tbsp for crust
- Cream cheese – 8 oz
- Greek yogurt – ¼ cup
- Eggs – 2 large
- Vanilla – 1 tsp
- Heavy cream – ¼ cup
- Sea salt – ½ tsp
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin tin with silicone liners.
- Mix almond flour, melted butter, sweetener; press into muffin cups. Bake 5–7 min. Cool.
- Beat cream cheese & Greek yogurt until smooth. Add sweetener, vanilla, eggs one at a time.
- Fill muffin cups ¾ full. Tap pan gently.
- Bake 325°F (160°C) for 18–22 min. Cool, refrigerate 1–2 hr.
- Make caramel: melt butter, stir in sweetener, add cream & salt. Simmer