No Bake Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cups (High Protein)

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If you’re craving something incredible for breakfast or dessert today, but still want to make progress towards that protein goal, my No-Bake Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cups recipe is the perfect one for you! Delicious, healthy, and with 20 grams of protein per serving.

Carrot cake cheesecake cups with crumbled graham crackers and raisins on top.

This recipe became one of my favorites as soon as I tried it. It is creamy and delicious, and with the addition of the Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and protein powder, it helps me take significant strides towards that elusive protein goal, all while feeling like I’m having a treat. Carrot cake is one of my “guilty” pleasures, so being able to incorporate those flavors into a no-bake cheesecake is a perfect match.

Have you tried my Whipped Cottage Cheese and Greek Yogurt Dessert Cups yet? This is kind of the same theme. All the flavors of your favorite dessert, but more protein and less of the stuff some of us are probably trying to avoid.

Make this into a meal by serving it with my High Protein Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe or this Easy Lasagna Roll Ups Recipe with Cottage Cheese. They are delicious and full of protein! Want to make it for breakfast? My Cheesy Bacon Breakfast Bites or my Sheet Pan Breakfast with Sweet Potato, Brussels Sprouts, and Bacon recipe!

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More Reasons To Love This No Bake Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cups Recipe

This recipe is quick and easy. It comes together in about 15 minutes. Great for last-minute snacks and treats.
Is it dessert? Is it breakfast? Is it a snack? It is all of the above, and you’re going to love it.
Our no-bake cheesecake base is so versatile. Not into carrot cake? Mix in some fresh berries instead!

If you love carrot cake, don’t skip this Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins + “Cream Cheese” Frosting recipe. It is the BEST!

Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients for this recipe. For full ingredients and amounts, beck out the printable recipe card below.

Carrot
Plain Greek Yogurt
Cottage Cheese
Vanilla Extract
Vanilla Protein Powder
Raw Sugar
Spices
Graham Cracker Crumbs
Chopped Pecans
Diced Frozen Pineapple Tidbits
Raisins

Substitutions and Variations

If you don’t have plain Greek yogurt, vanilla would be a solid substitution.
I use shredded carrots for this recipe. If you want to save some time, you can buy pre-shredded carrots.
Snickerdoodle protein powder or unflavored protein powder are solid substitutions for the vanilla if you don’t have that on hand.
You can use white sugar or brown sugar if raw isn’t available.
If you aren’t closely watching your sugar intake, candied pecans can be a fun topping option.

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: Blend the yogurt, cottage cheese, vanilla extract, protein powder, spices and sugar until smooth. Taste and add more sugar if necessary.

Carrots added to the food processor before being mixed in.

Step 2: Add the carrots to the food processor and pulse a few times to combine. Make sure not to fully blend them. You want decent-sized chunks in the mix!

Carrot cake cheesecake divided into multiple small mason jars.

Step 3: Divide the mixture between mason jars.

Completed carrot cake cheesecake cups topped with pineapple, nuts, and raisins.

Step 4: Top with the crushed graham crackers, pecans, pineapple, and raisins immediately before serving.

Meal Prep and Storage

Prep Ahead: You can prep the filling mixture ahead of time, but don’t top the cheesecake cups until immediately before serving.

To Store: Store covered in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Carrot cake cheesecake cups in small jars topped with pineapple, graham crackers, and raisins.

Recipe FAQs

Can this recipe be frozen?

These ingredients don’t freeze well. They are so fast to prepare that I recommend mixing them up right before you eat.

What can I do if I don’t have the cottage cheese?

You can add all Greek yogurt to the mix if you don’t have cottage cheese. Or vice versa. It will effect the overall protein content and flavor a bit, but it’ll still be delicious. I recommend adding a couple ounces of softened cream cheese if you don’t have the yogurt.