High-Protein Strawberry Cheesecake Salad
Ingredients
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2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
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1 cup plain Greek yogurt (nonfat or low-fat)
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½ cup low-fat cottage cheese (blended smooth)
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2–3 tbsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Optional crunch: sliced almonds or crushed graham crackers (small amount)
Instructions
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Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth.
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In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, blended cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla until creamy.
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Gently fold in strawberries.
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Chill 15–30 minutes for best texture.
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Add optional toppings right before serving.
Why It’s High-Protein
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Greek yogurt + cottage cheese = creamy cheesecake flavor with lots of protein
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Naturally sweet, no heavy cream or cream cheese needed
Easy Variations
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Extra protein: Add 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
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Low-sugar: Use a sugar-free sweetener
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Berry mix: Swap half the strawberries for blueberries or raspberries
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Dessert vibe: Sprinkle a tiny bit of lemon zest