High Protein Cheesecake

Surprisingly this very healthy, low carb option tastes very much like the real cheesecake.
 

What you need:

• ¾ cup nonfat cottage cheese
• 2/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp. oat flour
• 5 packets stevia
• ¼ tsp. salt
• 4 egg whites
• Juice from ½ a lemon
• ½ cup blueberries
• 1oz chopped pecans (optional)

What you do:

1. Preheat oven to 350º F.
2. Blend cottage cheese, yogurt, oat flour, stevia, salt and lemon juice in a blender until smooth and creamy.
3. Add egg whites to the mixture and pulse a few times.
4. Remove blender from the base and add the berries and stir in the mixture with a spoon (do not blend the berries).
5. Spray the bottom of your pan (or use muffin tin) with some cooking spray and line with chopped pecans for crust.
6. Pour the batter mixture in.
7. Bake for approximately 30 minutes checking frequently to make sure the cheesecake does not brown or dry out.
8. Chill the cake in the fridge for a few hours.

Makes 4 servings.  


Nutrient breakdown per serving:

• Calories: 146
• Fat: 5
• Carbs: 12
• Protein: 17
• Fiber: 2

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