28 October, 2017
Honeycomb Protein Cheesecakes
Honeycomb Protein Cheesecakes
Makes: 12 mini cheesecakes
Base Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup almond meal
- 1 scoop (30g) Chocolate protein powder
- 1 teaspoon stevia (or low calorie sweetener of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon cacao
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
- Up to 2 tablespoons water
Topping ingredients:
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- 2 teaspoons gelatine powder
- 300ml thickened cream
- 125g cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon stevia (or low calorie sweetener of your choice)
- 3 scoops (90g) honeycomb protein powder
Method:
- To prepare the base mix the almond meal, chocolate protein powder, stevia and cacao until well mixed
- Add in the melted coconut oil and stir
- Gradually add water 1/2 teaspoon at a time until the mixture just comes together to form a ball
- Divide the mixture into 12 even portions and press into the bases of your mini cheesecake tin
- Place in the fridge for 20 minutes to set slightly
- To prepare the topping mix the gelatine powder into the boiling water and mix until completely dissolved, set aside to cool slightly
- In a large mixing bowl use electric beaters to beat the cream until peaks form
- In a second mixing bowl use the same beaters to mix the cream cheese, protein powder and stevia until well combine, slowly pour in the gelatine mix until continue to beat until evenly mixed through
- Using a spatula fold the honeycomb cream cheese mixture through the whipped cream until just combined
- Spoon the mixture evenly over the top of the bases
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or until the topping has set.
Nutritional Value per cheesecake:
- Calories: 203
- Total fat: 15.9g
- Total carbohydrates: 2.8g
- Sugars: 1.4g
- Protein: 12g
Recipe Notes:
- Store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days
- This recipe is freezer friendly to be consumed within 6 months but best served fresh
- Stevia can be replaced with any low calorie sweetener of your choice and can be increase or reduced to suit your palate
- Protein powder used in the recipe is Protein Supplies Australia WPI Fast Release protein powders
- You can buy online from www.proteinsuppliesaustralia.com.au
- Use the Discount code psafriendsofhollys at checkout to get a 10% discount
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.