Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Fluff Cups

🍓 Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Fluff Cups

Yield: 4 cups
Prep time: 10 minutes
Chill time: 1–2 hours

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, unsweetened
• 4 oz (115 g) reduced-fat or light cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
• 1 package (0.3 oz / 8.5 g) sugar-free strawberry gelatin
• ½ cup cold water
• ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, preferably low-carb and unsweetened or lightly sweetened
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional: a few drops of stevia or monk-fruit sweetener, according to taste
• Optional: 1–2 tablespoons finely chopped strawberries for topping

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the gelatin:
   Add the sugar-free strawberry gelatin to a bowl. Pour in the hot water according to the gelatin package directions, then stir until completely dissolved. Add the cold water and let it cool slightly.
2. Make the cheesecake mixture:
   In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
3. Add the Greek yogurt, almond milk, vanilla protein powder, and vanilla extract. Beat until the mixture becomes smooth with no large lumps.
4. Add the strawberry flavor:
   Slowly pour in the cooled gelatin while mixing continuously until everything is well combined.
5. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries. Taste the mixture and add a small amount of stevia or monk fruit if you want it sweeter.
6. Make it fluffy:
   Whisk the mixture for another 1–2 minutes to incorporate some air and give it a lighter, fluffier texture.
7. Portion:
   Divide the mixture evenly among 4 small cups or containers.
8. Cover and refrigerate for 1–2 hours, or until the fluff is nicely set and chilled.
9. Top with a few fresh strawberry pieces before serving.

💡 Diabetes-Friendly Tips

• Use unsweetened Greek yogurt and check the nutrition label for added sugar.
• Choose a protein powder with low net carbs and little or no added sugar.
• Sugar-free gelatin still needs to be checked for its carbohydrate content.
• Keep portions moderate and consider the total carbohydrates per serving, especially if you are counting carbs.
• Fresh strawberries generally provide more fiber and less concentrated sugar than many sweetened strawberry toppings.

🍓 Per Serving

The exact nutrition will vary depending on the brands of Greek yogurt, protein powder, cream cheese, and gelatin you use. For the most accurate carbohydrate count, calculate the nutrition from the labels of your specific ingredients.

Storage: Keep refrigerated in sealed containers for up to 3 days.