High-Protein Chocolate Coffee Cheesecake
A silky, fudgy mocha cheesecake where bold coffee meets deep cocoa — cottage cheese and Greek yogurt keep it creamy and protein-packed.
65 min
Serves 6
Recipe from YouTube by CleanBites
Ingredients
- Cottage cheese1 cup (about 225g)
- Greek yogurt1 cup (about 240g)
- Large eggs2 large
- Unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 cup (about 45g)
- Maple syrup or honey1/2 cup (about 120ml)
- Oat flour or almond flour1/2 cup (about 50-60g)
- Vanilla extract2 tsp (about 10ml)
- Ground coffee1 tbsp (about 6-8g)
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 325F (165C) and line a 6-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
2. Add the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, eggs, cocoa powder, maple syrup (or honey), oat flour (or almond flour), vanilla extract, and ground coffee to a blender or food processor.
3. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides if needed.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
5. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is still slightly jiggly.
6. Allow to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.
7. Dust with cocoa powder and slice before serving.