High-Protein Blueberry Cheesecake Parfait

🫐 High-Protein Blueberry Cheesecake Parfait

Creamy • Sweet • Protein-Packed • No-Bake

⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 1–2

🧀 Ingredients

Cheesecake Cream

• ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt (thick)

• 2–3 tbsp cream cheese, softened

• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder

• 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• 1–2 tbsp milk (if needed for smooth texture)

Blueberry Layer

• ½ cup blueberries (fresh or thawed frozen)

• 1 tsp honey or sugar (optional)

• ½ tsp lemon juice (optional)

Crunch Layer (Optional)

• 2–3 tbsp granola OR crushed digestive biscuits OR oats

• 1 tbsp chopped almonds or walnuts

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the cheesecake cream
   In a bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, cream cheese, protein powder, honey, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy. Add milk if too thick.

2. Prepare the blueberries
   Lightly mash half the blueberries with honey and lemon juice to create a quick compote. Keep the rest whole.

3. Layer the parfait
   In a glass or bowl, add:

   • Crunch layer

   • Cheesecake cream

   • Blueberries
     Repeat layers as desired.

4. Chill & serve
   Top with extra berries or granola. Chill 10–20 minutes for best flavor (optional).

💪 Nutrition (Approx.)

• Protein: 30–40 g

• Calories: 300–400

• Low-sugar option: Use sugar-free sweetener

❓ Q & A

Q1: Can I make it without protein powder?
Yes 👍 Replace protein powder with extra Greek yogurt or blended cottage cheese.

Q2: Can I use frozen blueberries?
Yes. Thaw first and drain excess liquid.

Q3: How do I make it low-carb/keto?
Skip granola and sweeten with stevia/erythritol. Use full-fat yogurt.

Q4: Can I meal-prep this?
Yes. Store covered in the fridge up to 2 days. Add crunch just before eating.

Q5: What if I don’t have cream cheese?
Use blended cottage cheese or mascarpone for a similar creamy texture.