Lemon Berry Cheesecake Bowls

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp vanilla buttercream protein powder (Such as Macro Mike)
• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup (Plus more to taste; extra is optional for serving)
• 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 0.5 tsp finely grated lemon zest
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.333 cup fresh or frozen berries
• maple syrup (Additional, optional, for serving; to taste)
• Biscoff cookie butter (Optional, warmed, for serving)
• oil or butter (For lightly greasing the baking dish; amount not specified)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 330°F (about 165°C). Lightly grease a 2-cup oven-safe bowl or baking dish; the source does not specify the greasing ingredient.

2. 2

   Put the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor. Blend for 2–3 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed, until completely smooth.

3. 3

   Add the egg, protein powder, maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Blend again until smooth and thoroughly combined.

4. 4

   Pour the mixture into the prepared dish, then scatter the berries evenly over the top.

5. 5

   Bake for about 28 minutes, until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle.

6. 6

   Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until completely chilled and set.

7. 7

   Serve cold, with an additional drizzle of maple syrup or warmed Biscoff cookie butter if desired.

Notes

The source does not specify the amount or type of fat used to grease the dish. Berries may be fresh or frozen. The optional serving toppings are unmeasured.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• high-protein
• meal prep
• baked
• lemon
• berry
• gluten-free option