YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Creamy Protein Cheesecake with Chickpea Crust
Enjoy a light, protein-packed cheesecake that balances creaminess with a subtly sweet, savory chickpea crust. This dessert offers a unique twist by incorporating cooked chickpeas and a blend of light cream cheese, nonfat Greek yogurt, and vanilla whey protein for an indulgent yet nutritious treat.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained
4 ounces light cream cheese
1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
1 tablespoon almond butter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Place them in a food processor along with 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and process until smooth to form a thick, spreadable mixture. If needed, add a tiny splash of water to help blend.
Press the chickpea mixture firmly and evenly into the base of a small, lined springform pan to create your crust. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes to set it slightly. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
In a mixing bowl, combine the light cream cheese, nonfat Greek yogurt, vanilla whey protein powder, and almond butter. Whisk or blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled chickpea crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or overnight, to allow it to set firmly.
Once set, slice and serve this protein-packed cheesecake as a nutritious dessert that satisfies your sweet cravings while fitting your macro goals.