Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Cups (no bake, easy healthy treat)
These No Bake Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Cups are a creamy, high-protein snack that you and your toddler will love! Made with an oat-date crust, blended cottage cheese and cream cheese filling, and fresh fruit topping, they’re a nutritious, low-sugar treat that’s quick to prep and perfect for make-ahead snacks or desserts.
Equipment
- blender or food processor
Ingredients
For the Base:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup Medjool dates pitted (about 8–10)
For the Filling:
- 1 ½ cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoon maple syrup or honey optional for sweetness
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional for tartness
For the Topping:
- 1 cup strawberries finely diced (or chia jam, other fruit, or sprinkles of choice)
Instructions
- Blend oats and dates in a food processor until sticky (or can just mash and mix by hand if you want). Press evenly into silicone muffin liners (makes 12).
- Blend the cottage cheese, cream cheese, sweetener (if using), lemon juice (if using), and vanilla in a high-speed blender until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon filling over each crust.
- Add diced strawberries, chia jam, or your toddler’s favorite fruit (or even a new fruit!).
- Refrigerate 1–2 hours, or until set.
Notes
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