No-Bake High-Protein Candy Corn Cheesecake Jars
Make individual, layered cheesecake jars that taste like candy corn but are packed with protein. This no-bake recipe is simple to assemble and perfect for a healthy fall treat.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 4 hr 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 cup crushed graham crackers (or almond flour for low carb)
- 1/4 cup melted light butter or coconut oil
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (whey or casein recommended)
- 8 oz light cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup powdered sweetener (like erythritol or monk fruit)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon orange extract (optional, for flavor depth)
- Yellow food coloring (gel preferred)
- Orange food coloring (gel preferred)
- 1/4 cup skim milk or unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
- Prepare the crust layer: Mix the crushed graham crackers and melted butter. Divide this mixture evenly among four small jars, pressing down lightly to form the base. Chill for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the white filling: In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the Greek yogurt, powdered sweetener, vanilla extract, and half of the protein powder. Mix until fully combined. This is your white layer.
- Divide the white filling into three equal portions. Keep one portion white.
- Color the second portion yellow using a few drops of yellow food coloring. Mix well.
- Color the third portion orange using a few drops of orange food coloring. Mix well.
- Assemble the layers in the jars over the crust: Carefully spoon the yellow filling into the jars, creating the bottom layer. Top with the white filling layer. Finish with the orange filling layer.
- If the layers seem too thick, thin the remaining protein powder with the skim milk until it forms a slightly runny consistency. Drizzle this thinned mixture over the top of the orange layer for a slight glaze effect, if desired.
- Chill the jars for at least 4 hours, or until firm. Serve cold.
Notes
- For the best candy corn look, use gel food coloring as liquid coloring adds too much moisture.
- If you want a stronger candy corn flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of butter extract to the orange layer.
- This recipe works well with casein protein powder as it thickens the mixture nicely.
- Use individual mason jars or small glass cups for serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 35