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High-Protein Lemon Cheesecake Bars
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High-Protein Lemon Cheesecake Bars Recipe

These High-Protein Lemon Cheesecake Bars are light, creamy, tangy, and packed with 12–14g of protein per serving. They taste indulgent yet remain weight-loss friendly, making them the perfect high-protein dessert or post-workout treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 42 minutes
Servings: 9 –12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Healthy, High-Protein
Calories: 130
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Crust:
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 2 –3 tbsp sweetener allulose/monk fruit
  • 1 –2 tbsp light olive oil or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Pinch of salt
For the Filling:
  • 1 cup cottage cheese blended smooth
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ –½ cup sweetener to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 –2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix almond flour, sweetener, lemon zest, and oil/Greek yogurt. Press the mixture firmly into the pan to form the crust. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then cool slightly.
  3. Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth. Add Greek yogurt, protein powder, lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs, vanilla, sweetener, and salt. Whisk until creamy and lump-free.
  4. Pour the filling over the crust. Tap the pan gently on the counter to remove air bubbles.
  5. Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center has a light jiggle.
  6. Cool at room temperature for 30–40 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
  7. Lift out using parchment paper and slice into 9–12 bars. Store chilled for up to 5 days or freeze for 1–2 months.