High-Protein No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake

Ingredients

🥣 For the crust:

• 1 ½ cups crushed whole-grain or oat biscuits (or almond flour for gluten-free)
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or melted coconut oil
• 1 tbsp honey or pure maple syrup

🍰 For the cheesecake filling:

• 8 oz (225 g) light cream cheese or Neufchâtel cheese, softened
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or nonfat)
• 1 scoop (25–30 g) vanilla or unflavored protein powder
• 2 tbsp honey, agave, or maple syrup (to taste)
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• Juice of ½ lemon (for brightness)
• 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)

🫐 For the blueberry sauce:

• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder mixed with 1 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Make the crust:

• Mix crushed biscuits (or almond flour) with olive oil and honey until crumbly.
• Press evenly into the bottom of a 7–8 inch springform pan or small dish.
• Chill in the fridge while you prepare the filling.

2. Prepare the filling:

• In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
• Add Greek yogurt, protein powder, honey, vanilla, and lemon juice.
• Mix until creamy and well combined.
• Spread over the chilled crust and smooth the top.
• Refrigerate for 4–6 hours (or overnight) until set.

3. Make the blueberry sauce:

• In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, honey, and lemon juice.
• Heat over medium until blueberries start to release juice.
• Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes until thickened.
• Let cool completely, then spoon over the chilled cheesecake.

4. Serve & Enjoy:

• Slice and top with extra fresh blueberries or mint leaves if desired.

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💪 Nutrition (approx. per slice, 1/8 of cheesecake):

• Calories: ~200–230
• Protein: 18–22g
• Carbs: 15–18g
• Fat: 8–10g

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🌿 Mediterranean & High-Protein Highlights

✅ Olive oil crust — heart-healthy fats
✅ Greek yogurt + protein powder — boosts protein & creaminess
✅ Honey or maple syrup — natural sweetness
✅ Blueberries — antioxidants & fiber
✅ No baking, no refined sugar, no heavy cream

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Serving Tip

Serve chilled with:

• Fresh blueberries and lemon zest
• Or a drizzle of warm blueberry sauce and Greek yogurt cream on top 🍋