Description
Indulgent high-protein Oreo cheesecake brings classic dessert flavors into a nutritious realm of creamy deliciousness. Protein-packed layers of rich chocolate and smooth cream cheese delight health-conscious dessert enthusiasts seeking a guilt-free sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Dairy:
- 2 scoops (60 grams) vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup (250 grams/8.8 ounces) low-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup (250 grams/8.8 ounces) Greek yogurt (plain, non-fat)
- 2 large eggs
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 2 tablespoons stevia or your favorite sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cookies:
- 10 Oreo cookies (6 for the base, 4 for the topping)
Instructions
- Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and firmly press them into the bottom of a lined 6-inch springform pan, creating a compact base layer.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk cream cheese until creamy and smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Incorporate Greek yogurt, protein powder, eggs, stevia, and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture, blending thoroughly until completely integrated and uniform in texture.
- Gently pour the silky filling over the prepared Oreo crust, spreading evenly to cover the entire base.
- Sprinkle the remaining Oreo cookies, crumbling them into rustic chunks across the surface of the cheesecake.
- Preheat the oven to 325F (160C) and position the rack in the center for consistent heating.
- Carefully place the cheesecake in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a set center with a slight wobble when gently shaken.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, which helps prevent cracking.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours to allow the cheesecake to firm up and develop its rich, creamy texture before serving.
Notes
- Swap protein powder types carefully to maintain the creamy texture and prevent graininess in the filling.
- Crush Oreos finely for a more even and compact base that holds together perfectly when slicing.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs to ensure a smoother, lump-free cheesecake mixture that blends seamlessly.
- Consider using low-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt for a lighter version without compromising the rich, decadent flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg