High-Protein Lemon Cheesecake Bars Recipe
These High-Protein Lemon Cheesecake Bars are creamy, refreshing, and packed with 15 grams of protein per serving. With bright lemon zest, silky cheesecake texture, and a perfectly balanced sweetness, they satisfy cravings while supporting high-protein and low-carb lifestyles. A must-make dessert for meal prep, weight loss, and guilt-free indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 eggs
- 1 scoop 30g vanilla whey
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/3 cup powdered sweetener
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp cornstarch optional
- Optional crust: 1/2 cup almond flour 1 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp whey, 1 tbsp sweetener
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- If making the crust, mix almond flour, whey, sweetener, and melted butter, press into pan, and bake 8–10 minutes.
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, sweetener, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, and cornstarch.
- Blend until completely smooth with no visible curds.
- Add eggs and pulse gently until combined without incorporating too much air.
- Pour mixture into the pan and tap to remove bubbles.
- Bake for 28–35 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
- Cool for 1 hour at room temperature, then chill for 3–4 hours or overnight.
- Lift out, slice into bars, and serve chilled.