Quick Description
These Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Bites taste like classic strawberry shortcake ice cream bars — but packed with protein.
They have:
• Smooth cheesecake filling
• Light strawberry flavor
• Crunchy strawberry coating
• No refined sugar
• Optional no-bake version
Perfect for:
• High-protein dessert
• Meal prep sweets
• Party platter
• Craving control
• Summer treats
Servings & Timing
• Makes: 12 bites
• Serves: 4 (3 bites each)
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Chill Time: 1–2 hours
• Total Time: ~30 minutes active
Ingredients
Cheesecake Filling
• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese (softened)
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 scoop vanilla whey isolate (20–25g protein)
• 2–3 tbsp powdered monk fruit or sweetener
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1–2 tbsp freeze-dried strawberry powder (or crushed freeze-dried strawberries)
Strawberry Crunch Coating
• ½ cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries
• ½ cup almond flour or crushed high-protein cookies
• 1 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
• Optional: 1 tbsp vanilla protein powder
Step-By-Step Instructions
Blend the Filling
In a blender or food processor, combine:
• Cottage cheese
• Cream cheese
• Greek yogurt
• Protein powder
• Sweetener
• Vanilla
• Strawberry powder
Blend until completely smooth and fluffy.
Very important: blend long enough so there’s no cottage cheese texture.
It should look like thick cheesecake batter.
Chill to Firm
Transfer mixture to bowl.
Refrigerate 30–45 minutes until slightly firm and scoopable.
If too soft → freeze 15 minutes.Prepare Strawberry Crunch
In a bowl mix:
• Crushed freeze-dried strawberries
• Almond flour
• Melted butter
• Optional protein powder
Mix until crumbly texture forms.
Form the Bites
Using small cookie scoop:
Scoop cheesecake mixture and roll into balls.
Place on parchment-lined tray.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving – 3 Bites)
Calories: 250–300
Protein: 22–28g
Carbs: 10–14g
Fat: 12–15g
Per bite: ~8–10g protein.
