Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Bars (No-Bake, High-Protein)

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A creamy and high-protein cheesecake bar made with cottage cheese, lightly sweetened, and set over a simple no-bake crust.

Ingredients

For the cheesecake layer

– 1 cup cottage cheese

– 1/4 cup cream cheese

– 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the crust

– 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers (or almond flour for low-carb)

– 2 tablespoons melted butter (or coconut oil)

Optional toppings

– Fresh berries

– A drizzle of honey

– A sprinkle of cinnamon

In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter until combined.

Press the mixture firmly into a parchment-lined 8×8-inch baking dish. Refrigerate while making the filling.

2. Make the cheesecake layer

In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese, cream cheese, honey, and vanilla extract until completely smooth.

3. Put together and relaxEvenly cover the crust with the cheesecake mixture.Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.

4. OfferCut into bars and, if you’d like, garnish with honey or fresh berries.