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high protein mini cannoli cheesecake cups with pistachios on top

High-Protein Mini Cannoli Cheesecake Cups (Low-Carb + Keto-Friendly)

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What if your dessert could actually help you hit your protein goals instead of setting you back? These High Protein Mini Cannoli Cheesecake Cups are the perfect example of how you can take a classic indulgence and turn it into something that works for you, not against you. By swapping out high-sugar, high-carb ingredients for smarter, protein-packed alternatives, you get all the creamy, chocolatey, cannoli-inspired flavor—without the crash. It’s proof that with a few simple tweaks, you can enjoy dessert and stay on track at the same time.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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For the Base:

  • 1 cup Catalina Crunch Cereal Graham Flavor
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powder
  • pinch of salt and sweetener to taste

For the Creamy Layer

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1/4 cup allulose
  • 1/4 cup mini sugar-free chocolate chips

For the Chocolate Ganache

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup sugar-free chocolate chips
  • 1 scoop chocolate protein powder

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a food processor, add the cereal and pulse until powder.  Add protein powder and pulse until incorporated.  Add in melted butter and pulse again.  Divide the base between 4-6 oz dessert cups and set in the fridge.
  2. In the now empty food processor bowl, add the cottage cheese and process until smooth.  Add in the softened cream cheese and process for 30 seconds.  Add in the vanilla protein powder and process for 1 minute.  Taste the mixture and add any addition salt or sweetener to taste.  Lastly, add the chocolate chips and process until mixed.
  3. Dollop the cannoli filling on to each graham layer base and carefully smooth out the top.  Set in the fridge.
  4. In a small bowl, add the heavy cream and heat in the microwave until steamy (about 1-2 minutes).  Add in chocolate chips and allow to sit for 5 minutes before stirring.  Stir until chocolate has fully melted and then add 1 scoop of chocolate whey protein powder.  Stir and let sit until chocolate mixture has cooled slightly.
  5. Pour the chocolate mixture over the top of the cannoli filling and place in the fridge until firm.
  6. When ready to serve, remove and add chopped pistachios before serving.
  • Author: Cat
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Desserts, Snack
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: Keto, sugar-free, low carb
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 566
  • Sugar: 3.8
  • Fat: 37
  • Carbohydrates: 25
  • Fiber: 15
  • Protein: 45

Find it online: https://mycrashtestlife.com/recipe/high-protein-mini-cannoli-cheesecake/

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