Healthy Cheesecake

It’s no surprise that cheesecake became widely accepted as a healthy dessert among fitness enthusiasts. Of course, there is nothing wrong with the traditional cheesecake but by modifying some ingredients, it can be enjoyed completely guilt-free.

With cheese already being a great source of protein, this dessert can even be boosted with protein powder making it a perfect post-workout dessert.

Feel free to improvise with this fitness cheesecake, you can put any healthy toppings of your choice (berry fruits are the ideal option). The type of cheese you will use can make a big difference in the flavor as it is one of the main ingredients. Just make sure it’s a low-fat cheese and those with a firm texture seem to combine better.

Ingredients

For the crust

1 ½ cups (150g) crushed graham crackers
2 tbsp. (30g) butter, melted
2 tsp. stevia

For the filling

16 oz (500g) low-fat cream cheese
3-4 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
3 eggs

Instructions

Instead of butter, you can use coconut oil or some other oil as a source of fat. Also, protein powder can be a useful addition to creams for those who use it.

Topping choices are endless, you can use fresh fruit, caramel, chocolate sauce, a berry compote. The best combinations to use are blueberries, cherries, strawberries, raspberries, wild berries, cranberries, or some other fruit of your choice.

Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Cover the bottom of a small cake tin with baking paper. Grind the biscuits into small crumbs and mix them with melted butter and stevia. Pour the mixture onto the bottom, flatten it firmly with your fingers and set aside.

Mix together all the ingredients for the filling, except for the eggs. In another bowl, beat the egg whites into a stiff batter and carefully mix them into the cheese mixture.

Pour the mixture into a baking tin over the base of the biscuits and bake for 45-55 minutes or until the middle has just set.