Here’s a delicious, high-protein blueberry cheesecake parfait that’s creamy, fruity, and perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack.
🫐 High-Protein Blueberry Cheesecake Parfait
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
Base & Cream
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1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla, 2% or 0%)
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4 oz (½ cup) cream cheese, softened (or Neufchâtel for lower fat)
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2 scoops vanilla protein powder (about 50g protein total)
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1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
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½ tsp vanilla extract
Fruit & Crunch
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1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
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¼ cup granola or crushed graham crackers (for “cheesecake” feel)
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Optional: chia seeds, nuts, or shredded coconut
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Creamy Layer
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In a bowl, blend cream cheese, Greek yogurt, protein powder, honey, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
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If it’s too thick, add 1–2 tbsp milk or almond milk.
2️⃣ Prepare Blueberries
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If using frozen, thaw and drain excess juice.
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Optional: simmer blueberries with a pinch of sweetener for a few minutes to make a compote.
3️⃣ Layer the Parfait
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In glasses or jars, add 1–2 tbsp granola or crushed graham crackers.
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Spoon a layer of the creamy protein mixture.
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Add a layer of blueberries.
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Repeat layers until glass is full. Finish with blueberries on top.
4️⃣ Chill & Serve
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Chill 15–30 minutes for best texture.
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Garnish with a sprinkle of granola or a few fresh mint leaves if desired.
🔥 Tips & Variations
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Swap blueberries for raspberries, strawberries, or mixed berries.
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Use fat-free Greek yogurt and Neufchâtel for lower calories.
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For extra protein, add a tablespoon of peanut butter or almond butter to the cream layer.
💪 Protein Boost
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Greek yogurt + protein powder + cream cheese = ~25–30g protein per serving (depending on ingredients).
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Perfect for post-workout or as a filling breakfast.
If you want, I can also make a no-bake version that sets like a cheesecake for a more dessert-like texture.