I just found out that today is Cheesecake Day! Your social media feeds are going to be filled with all kinds of temping and unhealthy desserts, so I’m coming to the rescue for those of you looking for a healthy option to celebrate and kill that cheesecake craving!
You aren’t going to believe how easy and crazy delicious these mini cheesecakes are! They are one of my favorite desserts because they are quick and easy to make – just throw the ingredients in the blender, there is absolutely no baking required, and you can’t even taste all the healthy ingredients!
I just know that you {and your family and friends} will love them too!
Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes w/ Dark Chocolate-Almond Crust {No-Bake & Sugar Free!}
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 1 cup raw or unsalted dry roasted almonds (ground in a blender or food processor)*
- 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons unrefined coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- *Can substitute 1½ cups almond meal.
- Filling:
- 8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 cups fat free cottage cheese
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
- In a blender (I use a Blendtec) or food processor, mix together all of the crust ingredients.
- Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the crust mixture into each cup of a muffin tin. Press the mixture evenly along the bottom and up the sides of each cup.
- For the filling, add all ingredients into a high powdered blender and blend for 1-2 minutes or until completely smooth. Spoon into prepared crusts, cover and refrigerate 2-3 hours or until firm.
- Top with fresh strawberries or raspberries and enjoy!
- Refrigerate any leftovers.
Notes
{serving size = 1 mini cheesecake - recipe makes 12 servings}
209 calories, 14g fat, 3.5g fiber, 8.7g protein
*Actual nutrition info may vary based on exact ingredients used. Find this recipe on MyFitnessPal as FG8 Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes.
209 calories, 14g fat, 3.5g fiber, 8.7g protein
*Actual nutrition info may vary based on exact ingredients used. Find this recipe on MyFitnessPal as FG8 Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes.
Filling recipe adapted from Lauren’s Latest.
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can you use sugar free syrup instead of pure mayple syrup?
You could, but if you are doing the challenge that would make it an unhealthy treat. Sugar free syrup is sweetened with artificial sweeteners, so that would take it off the safe list. 🙂
I’m trying to cut back on my sugar so I was thinking that may help.
WHat about agave nectar?
Agave would work. It is still a sugar, but I think it has a lower glycemic index. 🙂
How many carbs are in this recipe
Hi Carrie! There are 15g of carbs in each serving. 🙂
Hi, do you need to grease the tins?
Hi Gretchen! I don’t grease the tins and they have always come out easily for me. I think the coconut oil in the crust is enough to make them not stick. 🙂
In your dessert recipes, you often use maple syrup. I’m not a big fan of that flavor, could I use honey as a replacement?
Definitely Brenna! Honey would be a great substitution!
Thanks!
They looked beautiful and had good texture. Too bitter for my family’s taste
Sorry to hear that Cassidy! They are definitely dark chocolate, so not sweet like the chocolate they are probably used to. If you still have the leftovers, try adding some fruit or even a fruit puree to the top, that would help sweeten them up.