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High Protein Cheesecake Jars with Easy No-Bake Crust

Creamy no-bake cheesecake jars packed with protein and layered with a simple buttery crust for a healthy yet indulgent dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 pinch salt
Filling
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp milk as needed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Serving jars

Method
 

  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, honey, and salt until combined.
  2. Press crust mixture into the bottom of serving jars.
  3. Beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Add Greek yogurt, protein powder, honey, vanilla, and lemon juice. Mix until creamy.
  5. Adjust consistency with milk as needed.
  6. Spoon or pipe filling over crust layer.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

For best texture, use thick Greek yogurt and full-fat cream cheese. Adjust sweetness depending on protein powder used.