A quick and easy high protein recipe that tastes like chocolate peanut butter cheesecake, that is healthy enough to eat everyday!
This is the only recipe that I have EVER posted that I eat every.single.day.of.my.life.
Actually I lied. I go between this and the other high protein snack: healthy almond joy cheesecake every.single.day.of.my.life.
I am not exaggerating at all (for once) when I say that I actually get really sad if, for some reason, I can’t end my day with this. I know it doesn’t look like much, but don’t judge a book by its cover guys. Listen to your moms.
I really don’t know what to call it, so I have affectionately named it “cheesecake.” But,unlike the healthy cottage cheese cheesecake, it is not not actually cheesecake, but it really and truly does taste like it. I have even non health-obsessed friends agree with me.
I like when this happens. It means I have not gone totally bananas.
If you have read the series on proteins, fats and carbs that I posted earlier, you would know that this is the PERFECT snack for bed time. It’s full of protein and healthy fats to keep your muscles going alll night lonngggg (I am resisting the urge to break into song here…you know the song)
Plus, it keeps your taste buds happy. So so so happy beyond words. My favorite flavour combo is peanut butter/chocolate (very into healthy chocolate peanut butter muffins right now). Give me something peanut buttery and chocolatey and I will show you a magic trick. It’s called I-will-inhale-it-so-fast-you-dont-know-how-I-didn’t-choke-and-die.
Probably the lamest trick you’ve ever seen, but it’s all I got.
This little bowl of yum has got that rich, creamy and thickness that I usually only find in a true cheesecake. But, this is made with cottage cheese. And protein power. And natural peanut butter. Healthy healthy healthy!
Seriously. Make this tonight.
Then we can all be food twinsies and that would be, like, sooooooo kyoote.
Chocolate Peanut Butter "Cheesecake" {High protein, GF & Low Carb}
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 Scoop chocolate casein protein powder*
- 1-2 Tbsps Natural peanut butter **
- 1/2 tsp pure stevia
Instructions
- In a magic bullet or [url href=http://amzn.to/1WqUgLT target=_blank rel="nofollow sponsored"]small food processor, combine all ingredients. (I find it works best to layer the cottage cheese first, followed by the protein, followed by the Splenda, then finished off with the peanut butter.)
- Turn on and blend until everything is completely mixed and the cottage cheese has gone smooth. If the mixture gets stuck and wont blend, turn off and take the lid off and give everything a stir. Do this multiple times if need be, until creamy. (It really depends how good your bullet/food processor/blender is!)
- You can devour it right away, but it's the best if you let it get even firmer in the freezer! Mine takes about 1 hour, but check every 30 minutes to make sure it hasn't gone rock solid!
Notes
*I usually use 1 Tbsp of peanut butter in the actual mixture, and if I am feeling extra generous with myself, I will add an additional 1 Tbsp on top just before eating!
Nutrition
FOR THIS RECIPE, I RECOMMEND:
(Based off 1 Tbsp peanut butter)
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Peggy Wolff says
I just made these and put them in the fridge for the kids breakfast tomorrow morning. Really good! I only used about a half a teaspoon of trivia since I don’t like using much artificial sweetener, but it is really good!
Tate says
I am glad you liked it! I still eat it every single night 🙂
Bernadette says
I really don’t eat as healthy as I should, but this actually sounds good! I would have to use regular sugar instead, I’m anti artificial sweeteners, but otherwise I’m trying it!
Taylor Kiser says
I promise you’ll love it…I just ate it myself!
Molly H says
I just made this, after having seen it months ago and I’ve got to say… I wish I had made it sooner!!! It’s in the freezer right now, but what I licked off the spatula was delicious =) It honestly tastes nothing like what I thought it would (a good thing in this case!)
Taylor Kiser says
Right?! It definitely looks and sounds like it’s not going to be all that tasty! I am pumped that you made it, it’s always going to be my favorite recipe! How was it after you take it out of the freezer?! 😀
Christine says
I made this a couple of times last week – it is SO filling. I was wondering if you have a casein protein powder you could recommend? All I could find at the store was whey so that is what I used. I have to place an online order for some other things so – thought I would ask what you use/recommend!
Thanks for the great recipe!
Taylor Kiser says
Yay! I am SO glad that you liked it! Have you seen the almond joy version I posted a few weeks back? It’s my current fav: https://www.foodfaithfitness.com/high-protein-snack-healthy-almond-joy-cheesecake/
An here is the casein that I use and LOVE! http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/cas.html I use the Chocolate Supreme One…I have tried Chocolate Cake Batter and Chocolate PB…not so good!
I hope that helps!
Christine says
Thanks so much! Yes, I saw the Almond Joy one first I think. I actually made this version but with almond butter…so kind of a mash up of the two recipes? I really want to try it with the peanut butter next.
Taylor Kiser says
Sounds like a great mash up to me! 🙂 I am so happy you like it…can’t wait to eat mine tonight!
Christine says
I think this is one of your recipes that more people NEED to try! Correct me if I am wrong but it seems like you could make several in advance so they are always ready in the freezer. I can’t wait to try the protein powder you recommended…such great reviews online! I forgot but I stuck a couple of chocolate chips on top of mine one night because I am cray-zee like that…it really took it over the top in richness!
Taylor Kiser says
Yes you could! I have frozen them too long before (so they were rocks) but then just microwaved them a few seconds! However, I have only frozen for max 2 hours, but I’m sure you could do days – great idea!
I hope you love it, please let me know if you do! It’s also great just mixed with stevia (or whatever sweetener) and a bit of water. It’s way thicker than Whey, so it goes like a pudding! YUM!
I NEED CHOCOLATE CHIPS ON MINE. Love it!
Christine says
OHHH…I was wondering if it would solidify over time in the freezer. Mine were frozen for maybe an hour. I put FOUR chocolate chips on mine because I freak over calories (needlessly…but I can’t turn off my brain) but it was totally WORTH it. 🙂 Have you ever made it with vanilla casein? I am thinking you could rig up a “cookie dough” version…yummmmmmmmmmmm! (sorry I have completely taken over your comments here!)
Taylor Kiser says
I would freak out too, but we really shouldnt!
Don’t worry about comments, I love them!
I have used vanilla whey, which tasted good but I LOVE the casein thickness, I just don’t have vanilla casein, but that would be DIVINE!!!
Liz says
It would also be yummy to take your reserved 1 Tbsp of nut butter for topping, and if you mix it with a little unsweetened almond milk and microwave it for a little bit to turn it into a delcious peanut butter sauce 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Yum! I actually put that over top of roasted kabocha squash. Sounds weird, but delicious!
Josh says
So, I’ve been on a lo-carb diet for almost 3 months, currently down 20lbs and was just thinking about trying to make a peanut butter cheesecake when I found this recipe, Its in the freezer, can’t wait to try it!
Taylor Kiser says
YAY! I hope that you LOVE it..please let me know!
AND, congrats! That’s so great Josh! 😀
Tammy says
Ooooh my goodness. This is definitely the best way to end any day. How delicious 😀
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you Tammy!
Bethany says
Hi. What kind of casein powder do you use?
Taylor Kiser says
Hi Bethany! I LOVE Optimum Nutrition Chocolate Casein. I get it on bodybuilding.com because it’s cheaper! Here’s the link: http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/cas.html
Hope that helps!
Niloo says
Oh my goodness! I did not expect something so simple to be so delicious! Next time I’m going to use prepared PB2 instead of regular peanut butter. Amazing. Thanks so much for your great page and PDF recipes. Love this page! xo
Taylor Kiser says
I have not tried it with Pb2, but I love the stuff so I bet it’s delish! I am so glad you loved it, it’s still my nightly addiction! Thank you Niloo!
Stephanie says
I’m a newbie to this low carb way, no sugar way of life..Don’t know anything about protein powders and is it an esstential ingredient in this recipe or can I do without it?
Taylor Kiser says
What exactly are you wanting to know about protein powder? Unfortunately, it is essential to getting the thick “Cheesecakey” texture of this. You COULD try cocoa powder, but it would be quite bitter and I can’t guarantee it works, as I only make it with protein. But protein powder is low carb and naturally sweetened 🙂 I hope that helps!
Stephanie says
I had meant to say I’m a newbie to this low carb, no sugar way of life:^)
I see I’ll have to do some looking into these protein powders as they appear to be in many of the desert recipes I am now looking at..If at some point I decide to make this Peanut butter cheesecake I’ll let you know how I do..Thanks for your reply..
Taylor Kiser says
Please do, I still eat it EVERY day! You’ll love it 🙂
Stephanie says
Hello again Taylor..
I had decided I was going to try and make this desert today but when I looked at the recipe again I thought about the sugar factor..The sugar substitute I have on hand are the stevia sweetleaf packets..Unsure in your recipe if you had meant the liquid stevia or packets..My nutritionist would like me to keep my sugar intake very low so should I buy an unsweetened chocolate protein powder as opposed to the regular or would that change the taste with my having to use more stevia? See how making one little no bake desert is a big deal for me..lol
Taylor Kiser says
There really isn’t much sugar in this recipe, as I use stevia and protein powder that is also sweetened with stevia. I use the powdered form, not liquid. Can you just find a powder that is sweetened with stevia, or something similar?? I hope that helps! 🙂
Stephanie says
Well I’ll have to go to the local Vitamin store and speak to someone there about which chocolate protein powder would be suitable for me..Like I had said this low carb and supplement taking is a whole new way of life for me..Thanks again..
Taylor Kiser says
Of course! If you need a suggestion, I make this with Optimum Nutrition’s Chocolate Casein..it’s low carb, sugar free and DELISH! Let me know if you try it! 😀 I just put mine in the freezer!
Gaby says
Do you have the nutrition facts on this recipe by any chance?
Taylor Kiser says
Just added a nutrition label right under the recipe for you. Hope that helps! 😀
Kristy Dobbs says
Can you taste the cottage cheese?? I’m not a fan and new to low carb. Not helpful that I’m such a picky eater.
Taylor Kiser says
Not at ALL. 🙂 It just tastes like creamy chocolate and peanut butter goodness. I know MANY people who love this recipe!
Al123 says
Looks like a great post workout snack! Can I substitute the chocolate protein powder for cocoa powder?
Taylor Kiser says
I have never tried so I’m not sure!