Description
This high-protein blueberry cheesecake parfait combines creamy Greek yogurt, vanilla protein, and a fresh blueberry compote into a delicious, nutrient-rich treat. Perfect for breakfast, a healthy dessert, or post-workout fuel.
Ingredients
- Cheesecake layer:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup low-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 25–30 g)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons powdered erythritol or honey, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Blueberry compote:
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 to 2 teaspoons chia seeds (optional)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons sweetener of choice, to taste
- Optional crumble:
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter, melted
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 to 2 teaspoons sweetener, to taste
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook blueberries and lemon juice for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they burst and thicken. Mash some berries with a spoon. Stir in chia seeds and sweetener if using. Let cool.
- In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, cream cheese, protein powder, vanilla extract, and sweetener. Blend or whip until smooth and creamy.
- For the optional crumble, mix almond flour, melted coconut oil or butter, cinnamon, and sweetener. Toast in a dry skillet over low heat for 2–3 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- Assemble the parfaits in jars or glasses: add a layer of crumble (if using), then cheesecake mixture, then blueberry compote. Repeat if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for a thicker texture and deeper flavor.
Notes
- Swap blueberries with raspberries, strawberries, or mixed berries.
- Use skyr instead of Greek yogurt for higher protein.
- Add lemon zest to the cheesecake layer for brightness.
- Keep crumble separate until serving to retain crunch.
- No need to reheat; best served chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
