The Mexican flatbread meets a cheesy, veggie filled egg mixture to put an interesting spin on the traditional French tart in this high protein tortilla quiche!

Easy to make and tasty too, follow this recipe to have it on your plate in no time.

This might be a bold statement but I think quiches are some of the most underrated baked dishes out there.

I mean, c’mon guys, super fast to prepare and highly customizable too; what more could you want in a meal?

I had myself some leftover veggies and homemade tortillas after making this tangy wrap a couple days back and I wanted none of those to go to waste.

Making the wrap again the second time in a row would have been boring so I decided to turn things up a notch by getting creative in the kitchen and this is what I had in mind.

With the vegetables of my choice, some low feta cheese, spices and a few minutes time to prep on my hands, I was able to make this quiche with tortillas as the crust!

It’s everything I love in the tart and more, plus it’s loaded with cheese, eggs and milk, making it a wonderful addition to my high protein meal plan.

Have it for breakfast, as a quick lunch or sneak it in for dinner, throwing in just about any ingredient you please, like the ones I used below.

It’s super quick as well, as most of the actual cooking time is the quiche in the oven!

I first saw something like this on Tiktok (or was it Facebook?) and I felt inspired to make our own veggie version. Here’s what you’ll need!

Ingredients

Filling

When it comes to a quiche, it’s all about the filling and for this one, eggs are pretty much the star of the show.

The cheese is also a must have and in this recipe, I used some low fat feta cheese but creamy goat cheese would do too (I’m not a massive fan).

You could also try it out with cottage cheese or even some Greek Yogurt if that’s your style.

For the milk, go wild and pick just about any of your choice. Almond, low fat, skimmed, just any that suits your palate best.

Veggies

Nothing brightens up a meal better than veggies do and when it comes to quiches, they’re the bits I look forward to the most.

After making myself that killer tangy veggie wrap, I had some bell peppers left over so I diced them up and threw them into my quiche.

Digging into my freezer, I got out I some, zucchini and cherry tomatoes I saved from previous meals and decided to toss them all in there.

If you’ve got loads of leftover veggies, it’ll be a shame to let them go to waste when you can just cook up this quiche and incorporate them all in! Cremini mushrooms, cauliflower, you name it – it can go in here.

Tortillas

If this high-protein quiche was a house, the tortilla crust would be the foundation. They make an amazing base for this quiche.

Tortillas are much lighter than the standard pie crust and much different from the regular quiche crust, making them a lot more exciting than what I’m used to.

For this recipe, I used two large burrito tortillas to make the tortilla crust. Either corn tortillas, low carb tortillas (if you’re on a keto diet) or even cassava tortillas would work.

Overall it’s a great way to use up leftover tortillas (or soft tacos) or any leftover vegetables.

How many calories are in this high protein tortilla quiche?

This easy and tasty high protein tortilla quiche contains right about 415 calories per serving.
As a high protein meal, it won’t shock you to know it also contains 23 grams of protein per serving, which is quite decent for just a meal.
In summary, one serving of this dish contains about:

Health benefits

Few in calories and low in fat, tortillas are by far one of the healthiest options for a quiche crust. Corn tortillas in particular are full of fibre and if you’re looking to cut down on your calorific intake, it’ll be a good idea to opt for those.

Since this quiche is filled with cheese and milk, be rest assured you’ll be getting all the many health benefits consuming dairy provides.

It’s a high-protein meal perfect for just about any time of the day, and if you’re looking for recipes alike, take a peek at this high-protein sporty meal plan collection for more.

You can also find all our vegetarian meal plans here.

Loading the quiche up with all kinds of veggies that go well will help you up your vitamin, antioxidant, and mineral count. All those nutrients will contribute to providing the host of advantages consuming vegetables brings.

Regardless of the kind of cheese, milk, tortillas and the variety of vegetables you choose, I’m pretty sure you’ll end up with a dope quiche.

Follow the steps below to cook one up right now!

How to make the best high-protein tortilla quiche

Once you notice everything is looking nice and firm, proceed to dig in for a quiche of a lifetime!

The best thing it’s suitable as a breakfast recipe, or for lunch or dinner, too! I actually love to eat it cold as well, and you can certainly reheat it. Your choice 🙂

FAQs

More tortilla recipes

• Crispy Tortilla Pizza
• Tangy Veggie Wrap
• Sweet Potato Tacos

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High-protein Tortilla Quiche

Let the oven do the work with this deceptively simple but awesomely tasty quiche. It’s full of protein – don’t miss out!

Course Breakfast, Oven recipes

Diet Low Calorie, Dairy Free, Vegetarian

Time Max 45 min

Calories 150 – 450 kcal

Type meal plan recipes

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes minutes

Total Time 45 minutes minutes

Servings 2 servings

Calories 415kcal

Author Abril Macías

Equipment

• Baking paper
• Round pan for baking
• Knife
• Cutting board

Ingredients

• 2 spring onions
• 2 oz bell pepper, yellow
• 2 oz cherry tomatoes (feel free to use any veggies you like)
• 3 egg
• ½ cup milk of choice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 large burrito tortillas
• 2 oz low-fat feta cheese (or creamy goat’s cheese)

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Instructions 

• Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350 ºF.
• Thinly slice the spring onions, bell pepper and cherry tomatoes.
  2 spring onions, 2 oz bell pepper, yellow, 2 oz cherry tomatoes
• In a bowl, mix the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper and sliced spring onions until the eggs are fully incorporated.
  3 egg, ½ cup milk of choice, Salt and pepper to taste
• Lay baking paper into a round pan. The diameter can be from 18cm up to 22cm. Cover the surface of the pan with tortillas and let them go up the side where necessary.
  2 large burrito tortillas
• Add pieces of feta or creamy goat cheese to the tortillas.
  2 oz low-fat feta cheese
• Pour over the egg mixture.
• Arrange on top the sliced bell pepper and cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes until the quiche is set but has a jiggly centre when moving the pan.
• Allow to rest for 10 minutes before eating.

Notes

Tip: This dish is a great way to use up leftover veggies.

Make-ahead? Yes, absolutely.

Freezable? Yes, it can be.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

High-protein Tortilla Quiche

Amount per Serving

Calories

415

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

16.7

g

26

%

Saturated Fat

 

6.1

g

38

%

Trans Fat

 

0.03

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

2

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

3

g

Cholesterol

 

261

mg

87

%

Sodium

 

905

mg

39

%

Potassium

 

418

mg

12

%

Carbohydrates

 

43

g

14

%

Fiber

 

3.5

g

15

%

Sugar

 

6.6

g

7

%

Protein

 

23

g

46

%

Vitamin A

 

903

IU

18

%

Vitamin C

 

65

mg

79

%

Calcium

 

238

mg

24

%

Iron

 

4.6

mg

26

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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When most people think pilaf they think loads of grains, some kind of broth, and a medley of veggies in a skillet.

I love making the dish because of how much freedom it gives me to get creative in the kitchen and that’s exactly what I’ve done this time. For me, a pilaf is always a hit no matter what ingredients you decide to use and this one is no different.

I decided to take the pilaf concept up a notch by trying the dish out with a more unconventional grain, millet.

Loads of folks like to keep millet in the back seat, not really looking at it twice when it comes to a choice of grain for meals which is totally unfair.

Trust me when I say it makes an amazing base for just about any dish that requires grains.

Hearty but still somewhat light, it’s a gluten-free grain with a unique taste and texture that pairs well with the conventional ingredients used to make a pilaf.

Test this recipe out with condiments of your choice but first, have a look at the ones I used below!

Ingredients

Feta bake

A proper cheesy bake can elevate right about any meal, even the humble pilaf. For this recipe, I decided to go for a large tomato, red bell peppers, a dash of olive oil and last but not least, some low fat feta cheese to make the bake.

Halloumi is a great option if you can’t find feta, or you can also opt for cottage cheese to cut back on the fat and sodium content.

Test it out with some tofu if you want this vegan and fancy that subtle nutty flavor. You can also use any color of bell pepper you please and other flavourful oils like sesame or avocado oil would also do.

I used a heirloom tomato for this recipe but you can toss in any you think would do. Turn things up a notch by using some sundried tomatoes if you please!

Millet mix

The recipe comes in two parts and so do the ingredients. The ones above make up the feta bake while the grain, a Moroccan spice blend, veggies, spices, broth, and leafy green make up the millet mix.

Some finely chopped shallots and carrots were the two veggies used for this one but feel free to get creative by adding more. I’d recommend some sweet corn, zuchinni and even mushrooms.

Yellow onions are also a great alternative for those shallots.

Arugula is my favourite substitute for baby spinach so if you can’t find some, you can use that or either of these other substitutes for spinach instead. You could also try out a mushroom broth in place of the vegetable broth here.

How many calories are in this millet pilaf?

You won’t just be getting a scrumptious meal out of this millet pilaf, you’ll also be getting loads of nutrients as well. Two servings of this dish has got right about 424 calories.
Here’s the full rundown of all the macronutrients this meal contains:

Health benefits of millet

It’s not enough that a meal has got to be tasty to be considered great, I believe it also needs to be healthy too. That’s why it’s important to always make sure whatever you’re eating is good for you!

And, trust me guys, when it comes to this millet pilaf, you won’t have any worries in that department.

egardless of the variety, there are loads of health benefits that come with consuming millet just like how it helps improve digestive health and promotes anti-aging.

You can never go wrong with veggies in your diet and with those tomatoes, carrots and shallot, be rest assured you’ll be fortifying yourself with some of the good health benefits eating fruits and veggies provides.

With a mouthwatering taste and great nutritional value, it’s safe to say this millet pilaf really is the full package.

If you’re looking for recipes alike, take a peak at all these meal plans to find all the greatest vegetarian meals that’ll fit right into any diet you’ve got going on.

How to make the best millet pilaf

A simple, tantilising and nourishing meal in no time!

Easy High-Protein Millet Pilaf with Baked Feta

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Super easy millet pilaf that’s protein-boosted and mega tasty. Hit those macronutrient goals today!

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Diet: egg-free, gluten-free

Prep Time:10 minutes minutes

Cook Time:35 minutes minutes

Total Time:45 minutes minutes

Servings:2 servings

Calories:424kcal

Author: Abril Macías

Equipment

• Baking sheet
• Pot
• Knife
• Cutting board

Ingredients

Feta Bake

• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 large tomato (heirloom is nice)
• 4 oz low fat feta cheese
• ½ tbsp olive oil

Millet Mix

• ½ cup millet
• 1 shallot (finely diced)
• 1 carrot (finely diced)
• ½ tbsp olive oil
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp ras el hanout spice mix
• 1 ¼ cup vegetable broth
• 1 cup baby spinach (lightly packed)

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Optional

• Soak millet overnight completely covered by water.
  ½ cup millet
  
• Rinse and drain millet with a strainer and reserve until needed.

Feta Bake

• In a small baking pan, add the bell pepper and tomato cut into medium chunks and the low fat feta in big pieces. Drizzle olive oil and a generous pinch of salt.
  
• Cook in the oven at 250 C / 480 F with the grill on, until the veggies are roasted, around 15-20 minutes.
  1 red bell pepper, 1 large tomato, 4 oz low fat feta cheese, ½ tbsp olive oil, Salt to taste
  

Millet Mix

• Meanwhile, in a medium sized pot, saute over medium heat the diced shallot and carrot with the olive oil.
  1 shallot, 1 carrot, ½ tbsp olive oil
  
• Once the shallot is translucent, add the drained millet, a dash of salt, ras el hanout spice, and continue to mix and cook for one more minute.
  1 tsp ras el hanout spice mix
  
• Add vegetable broth. If you didn’t soak your millet the night before then you’ll have to add an extra ¼ cup of water. Mix to dissolve the stock cube.
  1 ¼ cup vegetable broth
• Once the vegetable broth boils, turn the heat to low and cook with a lid on for 25 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. This could take as little as 15 mins, and stir occasionally.
  
• Remove the lid and add spinach. Mix gently until incorporated.
  1 cup baby spinach
  
• Serve millet pilaf topped with roasted bell pepper, tomato and feta.
  

NOTES

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• Hearty and healthy High-Protein Burrito Bowl
• So tastyyyy Easy and Delish High-Protein Red Kidney Bean Salad
• Yummy desert High-Protein Lentil Pancakes 
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• Delectable dish Lentil Patties

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Easy High-Protein Millet Pilaf with Baked Feta

Amount per Serving

Calories

424

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

17

g

26

%

Saturated Fat

 

5

g

31

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

2

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

6

g

Cholesterol

 

30

mg

10

%

Sodium

 

1136

mg

49

%

Potassium

 

550

mg

16

%

Carbohydrates

 

52

g

17

%

Fiber

 

7

g

29

%

Sugar

 

8

g

9

%

Protein

 

20

g

40

%

Vitamin A

 

7606

IU

152

%

Vitamin C

 

20

mg

24

%

Calcium

 

59

mg

6

%

Iron

 

3

mg

17

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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I like to let it soak overnight so I can prepare whatever meal I have in mind the next day with ease, try it out for this recipe!

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Sweet, fruity jam, nutty poppy seeds (or flaxseeds) and rich cream cheese come together with a scoop of vanilla protein powder to create a muffin that is both delicious and healthy!

High protein muffin recipes are one of my favorite ways to get in a bit of extra protein, while also enjoying a sweet treat.

A scoop of protein powder does little to alter the taste and texture of a muffin, but raises protein levels massively!

These cream cheese muffins are a particularly delightful example.

There are a million chocolate muffins, blueberry protein muffins or healthy banana protein muffins out there, so I thought I’d shake things up a bit and try a more unusual flavor combination.

The batter for these high protein muffins contains rich, tangy cream cheese and a sprinkling of poppy seeds.

In the middle of each muffin is a dollop of jam of your choice! The result is a creamy, sweet, nutty muffin that has all the comforting flavors of a good old fashioned jam sponge!

These healthy protein muffins are a great way to meet your protein quotas between meals.

Ingredients

Poppy seeds

Poppy seeds have a subtle sweet and nutty flavor. They are not as pungent as, say, sesame seeds, however their flavor can be intensified by roasting.

They add a nice texture to these muffins. If you don’t have poppy seeds, use flax seeds instead.

All purpose flour

You can use white flour or whole grain flour, depending on what you have to hand. If health is your main priority, I would always recommend whole wheat flour, as it is more fibrous and nutritious.

However, be aware that whole grain flour might make for a slightly drier muffin.

Vanilla protein powder

You can choose whatever protein powder you like – I used whey protein powder, but I’m sure any other would work just as well. I would recommend going for a vanilla flavored one and steering clear of plain ones.

Plain protein powder would affect the overall flavor, whereas vanilla actually enhances it, as vanilla extract would!

Low fat cream cheese

I like to use low fat cream cheese in order to keep fat levels down. The cream cheese adds a richness and a slight tang which perfectly offsets the sweetness of the jam.

If you don’t have cream cheese, you could try a dollop of greek yogurt instead, but you might need to up the flour levels to compensate for the extra wetness.

Jam

You can go for any flavor of jam here. I enjoy cherry or raspberry, but strawberry or blackberry would also work well. Or why not go off-piste and try a dollop of apricot jam?

Make sure the jam you use isn’t too thick, because you want it to form a nice, runny filling!

Eggs

The eggs are used for binding, of course. If you are vegan, flax or chia eggs would also work for this recipe. To make a flax egg, mix 1 tbsp ground flax seeds with 2.5 tbsp water, stir and leave to rest for a few minutes.

Milk

Any milk, dairy or non-dairy, is good to use here. I tested oat milk and it worked perfectly!

Sugar

​I’ve tried to minimise sugar amounts to 1/3 cup, but it is necessary to have some in order to sweeten the muffins. If you are really averse to eating sugar, you can use honey instead!

How many calories in these protein muffins?

There are 177 kcal in each of these protein-packed muffins. This may sound like a lot, but they are big and intended as a whole breakfast or substantial afternoon snack.

177 kcal is the perfect amount for this!

Here’s a quick overview of 1 serving:

Health benefits of cream cheese protein muffins

The main benefit of this recipe is that it will help you eat all the protein you need in a day in order to be healthy. Each of these protein powder muffins contains 8g of protein.

The amount of protein recommended for the average woman is 45g a day and for the average man, 55g a day. Therefore one of these protein breakfast muffins contains almost a third of your daily protein requirements!

Why is protein important? It is one of the 3 key macros, alongside fats and carbs. Your body needs all 3 of these in balance in order to function healthily.

Protein contributes to muscle growth and maintenance. It is also the most filling macro, so it is important for managing your appetite.

​If you are trying to lose weight or build muscle, protein is one of the most important things you should be focusing on! Check out our 7-day Weight Loss Meal Plan to find out more about the role of protein in weight loss.

How to make the perfect protein muffin

The key to making protein muffins lies in the proportions of ingredients!

The easiest way to make protein muffins is to add protein powder to muffin batter.

However, you can’t just add protein powder and keep the other quantities the same.

Protein powder absorbs a lot of liquid, so if you don’t alter the other quantities, you will end up with an extremely dry muffin.

Reduce the amount of flour you use and increase the amount of wet ingredients, like milk and fat. This should balance out the drying effect of the protein powder.

If you are looking to incorporate protein powder into your baking/cooking, check out these protein powder recipes for snacks and breakfasts!

Protein powder is not the only way to make protein muffins. You can also use natural protein sources such as peanut butter, almond butter, greek yogurt, cream cheese and ricotta.

You are unlikely to get the same amount of added protein with these options, as protein powder is far denser, but they are certainly good options!

Luckily, muffins are very easy to experiment with, so you can try all different combinations and find the perfect way to make tasty muffins that are packed with protein.

How to make cream cheese protein muffins

Now sit back and enjoy your new favorite healthy muffins!

Alternatives & substitutions

If you are vegan, you can easily make these high protein breakfast muffins vegan-friendly with just a few simple changes.

Use flax eggs or chia eggs instead of normal eggs, pick a non-dairy milk, vegan cream cheese instead of regular cream cheese, and a vegan protein powder, like pea protein!

If you are gluten free, all you need to do is use a gluten-free flour like almond flour! Easy! If you want to avoid refined sugar, replace it with honey, agave or a very ripe mashed banana.

You can also experiment with flavor combos: why not try banana and cinnamon, or chopped strawberries and vanilla, or skip the jam entirely and add some yummy chocolate chips?

One of the best combinations I have tried used flax seeds, cinnamon and cherry jam.

Protein muffin FAQs

If you’ve got questions, I’ve got answers! And if I don’t have the answers, drop me a line in the comments section and I’ll get back to you.

More recipes

If you loved this recipe, you need to check out my other recipes made with protein powder. For example, this delicious winter oatmeal with apples, our perfect protein powder cookies and this super easy protein french toast.

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Cream Cheese Protein Muffins

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Course Breakfast, Desserts, Oven recipes

Diet Low Calorie, Low Fat, Vegetarian

Time Max 45 min

Calories 150 – 450 kcal

Type meal plan recipes

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 22 minutes minutes

Total Time 37 minutes minutes

Servings 12 muffins

Calories 177kcal

Author Abril Macías

Equipment

• Muffin pan
• Muffin cups
• Mixing bowl
• Sieve

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp poppy seeds (divided. Or flaxseeds)
• 2 egg
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• ⅔ cup milk of choice
• 1 cup low fat cream cheese
• ⅓ cup sugar
• 1 ⅔ cup all purpose flour (or whole wheat pastry flour)
• 2 tsp baking soda
• Salt to taste
• ⅓ cup vanilla protein powder
• ⅓ cup jam (any flavor, not too thick)

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Instructions 

• Preheat the oven to 200 C.
• Prepare a standard 12 cup muffin/cupcake pan with paper liners.
• In a large bowl mix 1 tbsp of poppy seeds, eggs, vegetable oil, milk of choice, cream cheese and sugar until fully incorporated.
  2 tbsp poppy seeds, 2 egg, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, ⅔ cup milk of choice, 1 cup low fat cream cheese, ⅓ cup sugar
  
• Sieve on top the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt and protein powder. Mix the batter until incorporated.
  1 ⅔ cup all purpose flour, 2 tsp baking soda, Salt to taste, ⅓ cup vanilla protein powder
  
• Fill with batter ⅓ of the muffin cups. Add 1 tsp of jam in the middle of each muffin cup, then fill all of them evenly with the remaining batter.
  ⅓ cup jam
  
• Top muffins with remaining 1 tbsp of poppy seeds.
  
• Bake for 18-22 minutes, until the top is golden and the muffin bounces back when you press it gently.
  

Notes

Make-ahead? Yes, prep the night before. They’re good warm and cold.

Freezable? Yes, absolutely.

Looking for more? Try out some of these recipes:

• Fluffy and tasty All(mond) is Good Muffins
• Keen on quinoa Fluffy Quinoa Egg Muffins
• Heavenly indulgence Irresistible Vegan Banana Muffins with Sweet Apple Chunks
• Taste sensation Moist Almond Flour Muffins
• Great looking and soooo tasty Green Waffles with Cream Cheese

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Cream Cheese Protein Muffins

Amount per Serving

Calories

177

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

5

g

8

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Trans Fat

 

0.02

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

2

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Cholesterol

 

44

mg

15

%

Sodium

 

283

mg

12

%

Potassium

 

169

mg

5

%

Carbohydrates

 

27

g

9

%

Fiber

 

2

g

8

%

Sugar

 

12

g

13

%

Protein

 

8

g

16

%

Vitamin A

 

203

IU

4

%

Vitamin C

 

2

mg

2

%

Calcium

 

97

mg

10

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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This French toast batter contains extra protein from protein powder, meaning that 1 serving provides you with 26 grams of protein!

I LOVE French toast. Really, truly, deeply, I can’t resist a sweet, soft, crispy, golden brown slice of French toast drizzled with maple syrup. What a treat.

However, the classic French toast recipe that I ate as a kid used sliced white bread, margarine and refined sugar…not exactly a healthy start to the day.

So I thought, why not tweak the recipe. Lower the fat, up the protein, focus on healthy ingredients, and voila!

A french toast recipe that fits with my fitness regime, is the perfect post-workout meal and (this is the best part) still has all the lovely nostalgic flavors that I love so much.

Why I love lots of protein for breakfast

A high protein breakfast is a good idea for many reasons. Protein is one of the most important macros, as it is the building block of all cells, and vital for your body’s healthy functioning.

If you want to build muscle, you need to eat plenty of protein, as this is pretty much what muscle is made out of!

You will also want to keep your protein levels high if you are trying to lose weight. This is partly because of the general importance of protein, but also because it is the most filling macro.

Protein keeps you full

Protein-packed meals are going to keep you feeling full for the longest, meaning that you are more likely to stick to your meal plan and maintain a calorie deficit, because you won’t get as hungry between meals!

You might not be trying to build muscle or lose weight – protein is still super important for your overall well being.

A delicious breakfast with plenty of protein is a great way to get a large chunk of your daily protein needs first thing in the morning.

Check out our FREE 7-Day High Protein Meal Plan to learn more about getting enough protein as a vegetarian.

Ingredients

So, what goes into this protein french toast to make it both delicious, healthy and protein packed?
Let’s have a look now.

Sliced sourdough bread (preferably stale)

It is best to use whole wheat bread, because whole grain foods contain far more nutrients and less refined sugar than white bread/refined grain foods.

I like to use sourdough for similar reasons – it has higher levels of nutrients than most other types of bread.

The reason I recommend using stale bread is because when you let the bread soak in the egg mixture, fresh bread can become a bit too soggy.

Stale bread tends to hold its texture better. Plus its a great way to avoid food waste!

Eggs

Whole eggs are the basis of your batter. Usually these are the sole source of protein in a french toast recipe.

While eggs are a fantastic source of protein and other health benefits, not enough are used in French toast to really make an impact. That’s why I add protein powder!

Sugar

I try to keep sugar levels fairly low in this recipe, though a little bit is needed to bring out the flavors and give your toast that lovely sweet kick. There is only 1 tbsp of sugar between two servings.

Seasoning: cardamom, cinnamon powder, vanilla extract

This combination of flavors gives a delightful warmth and sweetness to your toast. If you don’t have these specific spices, you could also try grated nutmeg, cloves or even almond extract!

Lemon zest

For an added zing which also helps to balance the sweetness, a sprinkling of lemon zest is just what you need.

This can be replaced by a dash of lemon juice if you don’t have a lemon to zest, or left out altogether if you don’t have anything to hand.

Protein powder

Choose your favorite protein powder and whack it in! Vanilla protein powder or other ‘plain’ flavors are preferred. The best protein powders are always the natural ones.

The density of protein content in these powders is what makes this one of our high-protein breakfast recipes.

Milk of choice

It’s up to you what you choose when it comes to milk. Plant based and dairy milk all work!

Butter, ghee or vegetable oil

Whatever fat you have to hand works here.

Try to stick to unprocessed healthy fats, but don’t worry too much about it as you’re only using 1.5 tsp so you’re not exactly going to compromise your health and wellbeing if an unhealthy fat sneaks in there!

Berries or diced apple

You can get creative with this one. Any berries work – I am partial to raspberries and blueberries, but I could also imagine this working really nicely with chopped strawberries.

Diced apple is also a good choice (maybe toss it in cinnamon and a bit of sugar first?). I can even see a version of this French toast with cherries and sliced almonds…Bakewell French toast anybody?

How many calories are in protein French toast?

This protein French taost contains 430 calories per serving.

How much protein in French Toast?

And it contains an awesome 26g protein per serving.

Here’s a quick overview of 1 serving:

Health benefits

You might be surprised to hear how healthy this French toast is!

French toast is not the first thing you tend to think of when looking for a healthy breakfast recipe. Let me talk you through all the choices I have made to ensure that this is the healthiest it can be.

I’ve already explained the benefits of upping the protein levels in this dish. At 26g protein per serving that is already coming up to half the RDA of protein for most people.

Not too sugary

I have also made sure to control the sugar levels in this recipe, limiting it to 1.5 tbsp of sugar in total.

Consuming too much sugar has wide ranging health impacts, from diabetes to heart disease, so it is important to lower sugar levels wherever possible.

Furthermore, sugar causes spikes in insulin levels which can lead to sugar highs and crashes, affecting your energy levels throughout the day.

A healthy amount of daily sugar is between 2-3 tablespoons per day. One serving of this french toast is less than half your daily intake.

For context, a 45g bar of Cadbury’s Dairy Milk contains 2 tablespoons of sugar.

Our protein toast is also lower in fat than a traditional recipe. This is thanks to the fact that it is baked and not fried.

This requires considerably less fat to be used, meaning that the overall fat content of this recipe is just 11g per serving. Most of this is from healthy unsaturated fat!

How to make the best protein French toast

FAQs

Hopefully I have answered any questions you might have about this recipe here.

If there’s anything I have missed, drop me a comment at the bottom of this page below the recipe card and I will get back to you!

Variations and alternatives

You might be surprised to hear that it is possible to make this recipe both vegan and gluten free.

For gluten free french toast, simply swap your normal bread for your favorite gluten-free bread. To make it vegan is a little bit more complicated.

You can also cut the slices into protein French toast sticks if you’d prefer.

Our vegan french toast batter uses an unusual combination of almond milk, buckwheat flour and sparkling water (it works trust us!).

You can also make vegan french toast batter from plant based milk, cornflour and flaxseeds, or using one of these egg alternatives you can get in supermarkets.

Follow the recipe as usual, just substitute the egg for whichever alternative you most like the sound of.

More french toast recipes and other protein breakfasts

If you like this french toast recipe, why not try our healthy french toast with stewed apples, or our delicious savory vegan french toast recipe.

If you are looking for more high protein breakfast recipes in general, I also have you covered.

Our scrambled eggs recipe contains 22g protein per serving, this protein powder oatmeal with wintery apples contains 24g per serving.

For a real protein bomb, this vegetable frittata contains a whopping 30g protein per serving!

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Super Easy Baked High Protein French Toast Recipe

Looking for a french toast recipe that’s actually healthy and nutritious? Try our high protein french toast recipe now!

Course Breakfast, Oven recipes

Diet Low Calorie, Dairy Free, Vegetarian

Time Max 45 min

Calories 150 – 450 kcal

Type meal plan recipes

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 2 servings

Calories 430kcal

Author Abril Macías

Equipment

• Loaf Pan
• Mixing bowl

Ingredients

• 5 oz sourdough bread (preferably a stale loaf, sliced)
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp cinnamon (or cardamom)
• ½ tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp protein powder
• 1 cup milk of choice
• 1 ½ tsp butter (or ghee, vegetable oil)
• 1 cup berries (or diced apple)

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Instructions 

• The night before, arrange in a loaf pan the slices of bread.
  5 oz sourdough bread
  
• In a bowl mix the egg, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon/cardamom, lemon zest, protein powder, milk of choice and melted butter (or fat of choice).
  1 egg, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, ½ tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp protein powder, 1 cup milk of choice, 1 ½ tsp butter
  
• Pour the liquid evenly over the bread and scatter the fruit.
  1 cup berries
  
• Cover and rest in the fridge overnight (optional).
  
• The next day, place the loaf pan on a 180 C / 355 F degree oven (no need to preheat) and cook for around 25-30 minutes or until the bread is puffed up and the edges are golden brown.
• Serve warm, optionally with a drizzle of maple syrup/honey, a spoonful of yogurt, fresh fruit or chopped nuts.
  

Notes

Tip: Different flavours of protein powder can be used to give the French Toast a special twist.

Make-ahead? Yes, prep the night before!

Freezable? Yes, absolutely.

Love this recipe? We have more:

• Sooo delicious Fluffy Protein Powder Pancakes with Oats
• Sweet and delicious High-Protein Lentil Pancakes
• Delicious day start Bread Pudding Breakfast
• Outstanding Healthy Oatmeal Banana Pancakes
• Yummy Raspberry Low Calorie Pancakes

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Super Easy Baked High Protein French Toast Recipe

Amount per Serving

Calories

430

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

11

g

17

%

Saturated Fat

 

4

g

25

%

Trans Fat

 

0.1

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

3

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

2

g

Cholesterol

 

113

mg

38

%

Sodium

 

563

mg

24

%

Potassium

 

370

mg

11

%

Carbohydrates

 

59

g

20

%

Fiber

 

4

g

17

%

Sugar

 

20

g

22

%

Protein

 

26

g

52

%

Vitamin A

 

751

IU

15

%

Vitamin C

 

11

mg

13

%

Calcium

 

273

mg

27

%

Iron

 

5

mg

28

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Served with zingy pomegranate salsa and a superfood lentil and chard (or whatever delicious veggies you like) mix, I am sure you are going to fall head over heels for this unique recipe!

I am a big fan of cottage cheese. Seriously, it’s so healthy and such a good protein source for vegetarians. I would honestly whack it in most dishes if I could ( and I do!).

What’s all the hype about, you ask? Well, let’s for starters, cottage cheese is high in calcium, phosphorus, selenium B vitamins, and vitamin A.

As a fermented food, it also has plenty of gut friendly bacteria.

Finally, it is high in protein and low in fat. Whew! What more could you ask for?

It’s in part thanks to the cottage cheese in this recipe that these fritters are so delightfully healthy.

It helps get the protein up to 21g per serving, all while lending a delicious tart creaminess to the fritters themselves.

That 21g protein is a fantastic amount – in fact, it’s increasingly clear that low-protein, processed foods are NOT the way to go. Check out this article from Forbes on low-protein and obesity.

Combine that with all the fresh goodness of the pomegranate salsa and the healthy green chard and lentils – you’ve got quite the meal of champions on your hands!

Ingredients

There are 3 elements to this recipe: the fritters, the salsa and the chard (or broccoli) and lentil side. What are the main ingredients for each element?

Fritters

Potatoes

Grated potatoes are the main base of the fritter. I recommend pressing them through a sieve and then salting them, in order to dry them out, so your fritters will turn golden brown and crispy when you fry them!

Breadcrumbs

Breadcrumbs add bulk and also help to absorb some of the moisture in the fritters. You can use shop bought or homemade.

As ever, homemade is always best, especially if you use whole wheat bread to make them. It’s a great way to use up stale bread!

Cottage Cheese

A healthy dollop of cottage cheese makes these fritters creamy and high protein!

Paprika + Caraway Seeds

I use paprika and caraway seeds to give a smoky flavor to the fritters, but you are free to experiment. A dash of garlic powder, or maybe a sprinkling of chili flakes could also go down well!

I also love using the pre-made spice mixes, there are some really great flavours! Same goes for herb mixes, like Herbs de Provence.

Pomegranate Salsa

Pomegranate Kernels

I recommend buying the kernels/seeds frozen – far easier (and far less messy!).

Mint Leaves

A sprig of mint leaves adds a delicious freshness to the salsa. Make sure to chop them finely so they release as much flavor into the salsa as possible.

Chili Pepper

A chopped chili gives this salsa a kick! You can use whatever type of chili you prefer, depending on how spicy you like it! Feel free to scale down and scale up on the heat, according to preference.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Vinegar gives a salsa that unmistakeable sharpness that cuts through the creamy cottage cheese fritters. If you don’t have apple cider to hand you can also use rice vinegar.

Tasty Veggies

Chard

Chard is a kind of leafy green. You can use whichever variety you can access, and if you can’t access any, you are welcome to swap it out for another substantial green, like kale! Or chopped broccoli florets. Whatever your fave is really!

Lentils

Brown or green lentils work best for this recipe, as they hold their shape and their nutty flavor complements the earthy chard. Avoid red lentils!

Vegetable Broth

Cooking the chard in vegetable broth adds a rich, salty flavor. As you are not using any other seasoning, this is a vital component!

How many calories are in cottage cheese fritters?

A meal of cottage cheese fritters with pomegranate salsa and chard contains 428 calories per serving, and it contains 21g protein per serving.

At 21g protein per serving this is the perfect high protein meal, to fuel up after a workout (try these vegetarian post workout meals for more like this!)!

Health benefits

The amount of protein in this meal is a massive health benefit! Protein is such an important macro, it is fundamental for maintaining muscle mass and energy levels.

One serving contains 21g protein, which is roughly half the daily protein requirements for the average woman!

What’s more, a lot of the individual ingredients have numerous health benefits.

For example, leafy green vegetables, like chard, are some of the most nutrient dense foods out there. Chard contains extremely high levels of vitamin K, as well as very solid levels of vitamin C, vitamin A and magnesium.

Pomegranates are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, and may offer benefits such as improving heart health and preventing cancer!

Cottage cheese is full of gut friendly bacteria and low fat, high quality vegetarian protein (lots of our low fat vegetarian recipes use cottage cheese). Lentils are also a source of plant-based protein, as well as fiber.

How to make cottage cheese fritters with pomegranate salsa and chard

FAQs

Variations and alternatives

If you want to make this gluten-free, you could swap out the breadcrumbs for crumbs made from gluten free bread. This should work the same as normal bread.

There are lots of different ways you could serve cottage cheese fritters. Why not try them with sour cream, and chopped chives or sliced spring onions sprinkled on top? They also go really well when dipped in sweet chilli sauce!

If you don’t want to fry, you could bake these fritters in the oven instead! It will take a lot longer than frying though – around 30 minutes should do the trick!

Unfortunately these are not easily made vegan, without changing them beyond recognition, as cottage cheese is the main component.

However if you want an easily vegan-izable patty/fritter recipes, check out our lentil patties, or these Indian parathas instead!

More recipes

If you are loving cottage cheese, why not try one of my other delicious cottage cheese recipes?

I have a super quick cottage cheese salad, a brunch-ready avocado and cottage cheese toast recipe, and for those of you with a sweet tooth, I’ve got a cottage cheese cheesecake, a cottage cheese smoothie and even cottage cheese pancakes!!

If this pomegranate salsa has you dying to try more salsa recipes, our simple red salsa is what you need!

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Easy Cottage Cheese Fritters with Salsa

Looking for a healthy fritter recipe? Try these cottage cheese fritters, served with salsa. 21g protein per serving!

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Diet Low Calorie, Vegetarian

Time Max 45 min

Calories 450 – 650 kcal

Type meal plan recipes

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Calories 428kcal

Author Abril Macías

Equipment

• Grater
• Mixing bowl
• Sieve
• Large pan
• Knife
• Cutting board

Ingredients

Fritters

• 6 oz potato
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
• ½ onion (grated)
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp paprika powder
• 1 tsp caraway seeds, ground
• 5.5 oz cottage cheese
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Pomegranate Salsa

• 1 chili (chopped)
• 1 sprig mint, fresh (chopped)
• 1 tsp honey
• 2 tsp apple vinegar
• 1 tsp olive oil
• ½ cup pomegranate seeds
• Salt and pepper to taste

Lentil Chard Side

• ½ cup lentils, cooked
• 2.5 oz chard (you can also use small-chopped florets of broccoli)
• ¼ cup vegetable broth

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Instructions 

Potato Cottage Cheese Fritters

• Grate the potato and onion and place on a fine mesh sieve. Sprinkle over the salt and rest on top of a bowl for 10-20 minutes.
  6 oz potato, Salt to taste, ½ onion
• Into a bowl add breadcrumbs, egg, paprika, caraway seeds, cottage cheese and mix.
  2 tbsp breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 1 tsp paprika powder, 5.5 oz cottage cheese, 1 tsp caraway seeds, ground
• Go back to the grated potato on the sieve and squeeze out as much excess liquid as you can using your hand.
  
• Add the potato into the bowl and mix thoroughly.
  
• Add vegetable oil to a large non-stick pan and fry fritters over medium-low heat until both sides have a deep golden brown colour (about 1 ½ – 2 tbsp of batter per fritter). I recommend squishing the fritters down so that they are thin (½ cm). I also wait a full 8 minutes before flipping. This helps the potato cook and the fritters stay together much better.
  1 tbsp vegetable oil
  

Lentil Chard Side

• Remove the leaves from the stalk of the chard. Roughly chop the green leaves and finely dice the stalk into small pieces. Add to a pot on low heat together with the vegetable broth.
  2.5 oz chard, ¼ cup vegetable broth
• Add the lentils. Let simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  ½ cup lentils, cooked
  

Pomegranate Salsa

• Meanwhile make the salsa. Chop chilli and mint leaves and add to a medium sized bowl with honey, vinegar, olive oil, pomegranate kernels and salt. Mix until incorporated.
  1 chili, 1 sprig mint, fresh, 1 tsp honey, 2 tsp apple vinegar, 1 tsp olive oil, ½ cup pomegranate seeds
  
• Serve fritters with pomegranate salsa and the lentil chard side. Season with black pepper per taste.
  Salt and pepper to taste
  

Notes

Tips: They DO need 8 minutes on each side on medium heat until they’re done nicely. Give them the time.

Make-ahead? Yes, prep the night before. It can be reheated.

Freezable? Yes, absolutely.

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• Rich Fresh and Tasty Cheese Salad
• Amazing Cottage Cheese Cheesecake

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Easy Cottage Cheese Fritters with Salsa

Amount per Serving

Calories

428

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

16

g

25

%

Saturated Fat

 

4

g

25

%

Trans Fat

 

0.1

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

5

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

5

g

Cholesterol

 

95

mg

32

%

Sodium

 

2008

mg

87

%

Potassium

 

1060

mg

30

%

Carbohydrates

 

53

g

18

%

Fiber

 

10

g

42

%

Sugar

 

16

g

18

%

Protein

 

21

g

42

%

Vitamin A

 

3196

IU

64

%

Vitamin C

 

67

mg

81

%

Calcium

 

158

mg

16

%

Iron

 

5

mg

28

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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And as it’s high protein it’s a great option if you want a creamy dessert that loves your waistline as much as you do.

Ingredients

Let’s take a look at what main ingredients we have in this recipe.

The base

For this delicious dessert, I’ve gone for something a bit different on the base. Rather than the traditional cheesecake base of digestive biscuits, I’ve chosen to use ground-up granola.

It still gives us a lovely crunchy, crumbly base and is perfect for this healthy cheesecake recipe.

I then combine it with melted butter which holds it all together nicely and not only gives a buttery taste but it also helps it go golden brown in the oven.

However, you can still use a biscuit base if you prefer. If you’re aiming for being health-conscious, aim for low-fat biscuits if possible.

Cheesecake mixture

To make this high-protein cheesecake I chose to add cottage cheese to the mixture (we love cottage cheese recipes here at Hurry The Food Up!). It’s low fat and high in protein so it’s the best way to keep this dessert on the healthy side (for more high protein sweet treats, these high-protein cookies are just what you need!).

For the rest of the mixture, you’ll find more classic cheesecake ingredients such as cream, sugar, eggs, and cornstarch.

For more flavor I added both vanilla extract and the zest of a lemon. They may be only two simple ingredients but they really boost that flavor meter!

On top of the cheesecake before baking I added some fresh berries. I recommend raspberries or blueberries.

The heat from the oven as it bakes really helps the berries to burst so they can release all their flavor and help the cheesecake taste even more amazing!

How many calories are in a healthy cheesecake?

There are a sensible 205 calories in this healthier cheesecake.

It also has 12 grams of protein which will help you feel fuller than a regular cheesecake will.

Here is an overview of the rest of the information for this healthy dessert recipe.

Health benefits

You may ask what health benefits can come from eating cheesecake, but the best part about this dessert is that it’s a protein cheesecake (we love a good high protein pudding).

It has all the taste of some of the best cheesecake recipes but the key ingredient that is helping on the health side is the cottage cheese.

Having a high-protein ingredient means it is great at helping us to feel fuller for longer. This is important if you are eating a diet that is aimed at weight loss.

You shouldn’t deny yourself any food groups when it comes to watching your weight.

Within a calorie-controlled diet, it is great to get that sweet fix with healthy cheesecake recipes like this one.

Cottage cheese can also help when building muscle. It’s also high in B vitamins, selenium, and calcium which help to support bone strength.

Although I have reduced the amount of sugar to keep it a low-fat cheesecake recipe, it is still loaded with taste and flavor.

This all comes from the natural ingredients like the vanilla, lemon, and berries that I’ve added.

Talking about health and all that: check out this No bake cheesecake with cool whip from fellow blogger Lisa for a naughtier (party) version – could be more suitable when it doesn’t come down to proteins. 😉

How to make cottage cheese cheesecake?

Cheesecake FAQs

We’ve answered some of your key cheesecake questions!

Recipe Variations

Next time you could try this cheese cake a different way:

• Different base: If you don’t like granola or you can’t get hold of it from the grocery store, you can use a low-fat graham cracker crust or similar biscuit base.

• Different protein: If you don’t have any cottage cheese you could try low-fat cream cheese as an alternative.

• Different size: I think this recipe would work well to make mini cheesecakes.

• Different fruit: If you don’t have raspberries or blueberries you could use blackcurrants or redcurrants instead.

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Cottage Cheese Cheesecake

Now you really can have your cake and eat it with this healthy high protein cheesecake. Low on sugar but not low on yum!

Course Desserts, Snack

Diet Gluten Free, Egg Free, Low Calorie, Vegetarian

Time More than 45 min

Calories 150 – 450 kcal

Type meal plan recipes

Diet egg-free, gluten-free

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Resting time 2 hours hours

Total Time 2 hours hours 45 minutes minutes

Servings 10 servings

Calories 205kcal

Author Abril Macías

Equipment

• Blender
• Mixing bowl
• Baking dish (26cm)

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups low sugar granola or muesli (alternatively sweet, low-fat biscuits like Graham crackers)
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 cups low fat cottage cheese
• 3 eggs (medium or large)
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• ⅓ cup cream
• 4 tbsp sugar
• Salt to taste
• 1 lemon (zested)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (or ½ vanilla bean)
• ½ cup raspberries or blueberries

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Instructions 

• Preheat the oven to 200 C, 390 F.
• Process or grin the granola (or biscuits if using) roughly. Place it on a baking pan.
  1 ½ cups low sugar granola or muesli
• Melt the butter and drizzle over the granola. Mix until incorporated.
  3 tbsp butter
• Press the granola mix into the base of a circular 26cm baking tin (or rectangle 20cm x 28cm) with your hands until you have an even layer.
• Put the pan into the oven for about 6-8 minutes, until lightly golden brown. Then take it immediately out of the oven.
• Meanwhile, blend the cottage cheese, eggs, cornstarch, cream, sugar, lemon zest, vanilla extract and salt until completely homogenous, shiny and creamy.
  3 cups low fat cottage cheese, 3 eggs, 2 tbsp cornstarch, ⅓ cup cream, 4 tbsp sugar, Salt to taste, 1 lemon, 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pour batter over the cookie base and scatter the berries on top.
  ½ cup raspberries or blueberries
  
• Bake for 30 minutes until most of the cheesecake is solid and the center still has a bit of a jiggle when moved and the edges have some browning.
  
• Take out of the oven and rest for at least 2 hours in the fridge.
  

Notes

Make-ahead? Yes, prep the night before!

Need more recipes? Check out these:

• Cottage Cheese Recipes (You need to try these!)
• Simple and speedy Best Cottage Cheese Snacks (Sweet & Savoury)
• Fall in love with avokado Avocado Toast with Cottage Cheese
• Delicious Quick Cottage Cheese Salad
• Perfect combination ½ Cup Cottage Cheese with Maple Syrup

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Cottage Cheese Cheesecake

Amount per Serving

Calories

205

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

9

g

14

%

Saturated Fat

 

5

g

31

%

Trans Fat

 

0.1

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

3

g

Cholesterol

 

70

mg

23

%

Sodium

 

416

mg

18

%

Potassium

 

169

mg

5

%

Carbohydrates

 

21

g

7

%

Fiber

 

2

g

8

%

Sugar

 

12

g

13

%

Protein

 

12

g

24

%

Vitamin A

 

405

IU

8

%

Vitamin C

 

2

mg

2

%

Calcium

 

57

mg

6

%

Iron

 

2

mg

11

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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This is no average cheesecake recipe and it has quickly become one of my favorite desserts.

It has that amazing cheesecake flavor but doesn’t interrupt my healthy eating plan. I can still get the best results from my healthy diet (that’s as long as I don’t accidentally eat the entire thing!).

If you’re looking for more information take a look at this article about how a vegetarian diet can help you lose weight.

There is also a weekly high-protein meal plan available to help you gain muscle and tone up.

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