High Protein Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cups

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I’m always looking for ways to sneak in more protein — not just for me, but for my kids too. These High Protein Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cups have quickly become a staple in our house because they’re the best of both worlds: a creamy, indulgent dessert that feels like a treat, but secretly packs in protein to help me hit my daily goals.

The base is super simple: I swapped out traditional graham crackers for Catalina Crunch Cinnamon cereal. It’s higher in protein and fiber than grahams, plus it adds that sweet cinnamon cookie flavor that works perfectly with peanut butter. A quick mix with butter and honey, and you’ve got a crunchy crust that feels like dessert right from the start.

The filling is where the magic happens. I blend full-fat cottage cheese until it’s silky smooth (trust me, you won’t even know it’s there once it’s blended). Then I mix in vanilla protein powder, peanut butter, honey, and a splash of vanilla. The result? A creamy, cheesecake-like filling that’s rich, nutty, and perfectly sweet — and each serving delivers 14+ grams of protein on its own.

I make these in individual ramekins because they’re easy to portion out and perfect for meal prep. If you’re like me and you need a sweet bite after dinner, having one of these ready in the fridge is a game-changer. They hold well for several days, and the kids love grabbing one after school too. My youngest calls them “Reese’s cheesecake cups,” which honestly isn’t far off — especially if you go all in with the optional melted chocolate and crushed peanuts on top.

And here’s the best part: you can choose how indulgent you want them to be. Without toppings, they’re lighter, protein-packed, and still creamy enough to satisfy a dessert craving. With chocolate and peanuts, they’re decadent, rich, and taste like a cross between a peanut butter pie and a cheesecake. Either way, you’re sneaking in extra protein in the most delicious way.

As a busy mom, I love recipes like this because they tick all the boxes:

 Quick & easy (no bake, just blend and chill)

 High protein (hello, 14–19 grams per serving)

 Kid-approved (my kids ask for these all the time)

 Meal prep friendly (make them on Sunday, enjoy all week)

If you’re working toward health goals, these make hitting your protein target so much easier. And if you just want dessert that doesn’t totally derail you? This is it.

So go ahead, make a batch of these High Protein Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cups. I have a feeling they’ll be on repeat in your house too — just like they are in mine.