Chai Spiced Protein Mini Cheesecakes

Chai Spiced Protein Mini Cheesecakes

Makes: 12

Base ingredients:

• 1/2 cup almond meal
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1 teaspoon xylitol
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted 

Cheesecake ingredients:

• 300ml thickened cream
• 2 teaspoon gelatine 
• 125g extra light cream cheese
• 2 teaspoons xylitol 
• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder 
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon all spice
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

**Xylitol can be replaced with any natural or artificial low calorie sweetener of your choice.

Method:

• To prepare the base mix the dry ingredients in a small mixing bowl then make a well in the centre 
• Add the coconut oil and use a knife to mix well
• Evenly split the mixture across the mini cheesecake tray pressing the mixture down with your fingertips to firmly compact the base
• Refrigerate while you prepare the filling

• To prepare the filling use electric beaters to whip the cream and set aside
• Dissolve the gelatine in 2 tablespoons of boiling water
• Add the cream cheese, xylitol, spices and protein powder to the gelatine and process until smooth 
• Use a spatula to fold the spiced cream cheese mixture through the whipped cream
• Once combined evenly spoon the cheesecake mixture over the bases and chill for a maximum of 4 hours but preferably overnight.

Nutritional Value per mini cheesecake:

• Calories: 201
• Total fat: 14.7g
• Total carbohydrates: 5.8g
• Sugars: 1.5g
• Protein: 10.1g

Recipe Notes:

• Store covered in the fridge for a maximum of 5 days
• This recipe is freezer friendly to be consumed within 3 months
• Protein powder used in the recipe is Protein Supplies Australia WPI Fast Release protein powders
• You can buy online from www.proteinsuppliesaustralia.com.au 
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Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes. The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.