Cottage Cheese Protein Key Lime Pie Cups
These no-bake key lime pie cups deliver bright, zesty flavor with a satisfying protein boost. A cool, creamy treat that feels indulgent yet light.
Ingredients
For The Graham Crust
- 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 3 tbsp Melted Unsalted Butter
- 1 tbsp Light Brown Sugar
For The Key Lime Filling
- 2 cups Full Fat Cottage Cheese
- 1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1/3 cup Vanilla Protein Powder
- 1/3 cup Key Lime Juice
- 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup
- 2 tsp Key Lime Zest
- 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 tsp Unflavored Gelatin
- 2 tbsp Cold Water
- 2 tbsp Hot Water
Equipment
- blender
Instructions
- Stir the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar until evenly moistened. Divide the mixture among six dessert cups and press it into the bottoms.
- Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and let it stand for 5 minutes to soften.
- Add the hot water to the softened gelatin and stir until the gelatin dissolves completely.
- Blend the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, key lime juice, maple syrup, lime zest, and vanilla until completely smooth.
- With the blender running on low, pour in the dissolved gelatin and blend for 20 seconds, until evenly incorporated.
- Divide the key lime filling among the prepared cups and smooth the tops.
- Refrigerate the pie cups for at least 4 hours, until cold and firmly set.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 13gFat: 8g