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Protein Blueberry Cheesecake Cups

Protein Blueberry Cheesecake Cups With 8g Protein

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Protein Blueberry Cheesecake Cups are a simple, high-protein treat made with cottage cheese, almond flour, and fresh blueberries. They bake in 25 minutes and taste even better after chilling. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a light dessert.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 cups 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or 2%)
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup almond flour (or oat flour for a nut-free option)
  • 23 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with liners or coat it lightly with non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, egg, sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Stir in the almond flour and Greek yogurt if using, until fully combined.
  3. Gently fold in the blueberries. Set a few berries aside to press into the tops of each cup before baking.
  4. Divide the batter evenly into 6 muffin cups. Press the reserved blueberries on top. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the centers are set and the edges are lightly golden.
  5. Let the cups cool in the tin for a few minutes before removing. Serve warm or refrigerate for at least 1 hour for a firmer, cheesecake-like texture.

Notes

  • Use full-fat or 2% cottage cheese for the best texture and flavor.
  • Oat flour works as a direct swap for almond flour if you need a nut-free version.
  • Frozen blueberries work well but may release more liquid, slightly affecting the texture.
  • These cups firm up after chilling, making them taste more like traditional cheesecake.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • You can freeze them for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge before eating.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 130
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg