High-Protein Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff (Makes 8 cups)
Ingredients
- 2 cups (480 g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 8 oz (225 g) light cream cheese, softened
- 2 scoops (60 g) vanilla whey protein powder
- 1 package (3 oz / 85 g) sugar-free strawberry gelatin powder
- 1½ cups (360 ml) cold skim milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
- 1½ cups frozen strawberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sweetener to taste (2–4 tablespoons powdered erythritol or your preferred sweetener)
- Optional:
- 1 cup light whipped topping (folded in for extra fluffiness)
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Blend the Greek yogurt, cream cheese, milk, protein powder, vanilla, and sweetener until completely smooth.
- Add the frozen strawberries and blend again until creamy.
- Sprinkle in the dry strawberry gelatin powder and blend for 20–30 seconds.
- If using whipped topping, gently fold it in with a spatula.
- Divide into 8 meal-prep containers.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Approximate Nutrition (per serving, without whipped topping)
- Calories: 140–170
- Protein: 18–22 g
- Carbohydrates: 6–9 g
- Fat: 3–5 g
Extra Fluffy Version
For a mousse-like texture similar to the photo:
- Add 1 teaspoon xanthan gum while blending.
- Whip for 2–3 minutes with a hand mixer after blending.
- Chill overnight for the best texture.
Optional Toppings
- Light whipped cream
- Fresh raspberries or strawberries
- Crushed freeze-dried strawberries
- Graham cracker crumbs (for a cheesecake flavor)
