Pumpkin Swirl Protein Cheesecake

Pumpkin Swirl Protein Cheesecake

Portions:8
(including cooling time) 5 hours 30 minutes
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Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • measuring spoons,
  • Measuring cups
  • blender or food processor
  • Pie pan
  • knife

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups almond meal/flour
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp almond butter
  • 2 tbsp sugar-free syrup
  • Cheesecake
  • 2, 6 oz containers of plain Greek yogurt
  • 8 oz container of 1/3 fat cream cheese
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 scoops vanilla whey protein powder
  • 1.5 cups baking stevia
  • Pumpkin Pie Swirl
  • ½ cup canned pumpkin
  • ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ¼ cup baking stevia

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350⁰ F (175⁰ C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine all of the crust ingredients: almond meal/flour, coconut oil, almond butter, and sugar-free syrup.
  • Mix well.
  • Press the crust mixture firmly into the base of a pie pan, ensuring it binds together.
  • In a blender or food processor, blend all of the cheesecake ingredients: plain Greek yogurt, 1/3 fat cream cheese, whole eggs, egg whites, vanilla whey protein powder, and baking stevia.
  • Pour this mixture over the prepared crust.
  • In a separate bowl, mix all of the pumpkin swirl ingredients: canned pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, unsweetened almond milk, and baking stevia.
  • Dollop the pumpkin swirl mixture on top of the cheesecake batter and use a knife to create a swirl pattern.
  • Bake the cheesecake at 350⁰ F for 60 minutes.
  • Let the cheesecake cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
  • Cut into 8 slices and enjoy.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice

Pair this cheesecake with a light dessert wine like a Late Harvest Riesling or a Moscato.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 288 kcal | Carbohydrates: 12 g | Protein: 20 g | Fat: 20 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 3 g | Salt: 0.3 mg
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Course Cake / Dessert
Cuisine American