High-protein raspberry cheesecake

High-protein raspberry cheesecake

If you love cheesecake but don’t love the sugar crash, bloating or guilt that usually comes with it — this high-protein raspberry cheesecake is about to become your new favourite healthy dessert and it is DIRECT from the Zing Wellbeing app

It’s light, creamy, naturally sweetened and packed with protein, making it perfect for:

  • women focused on fat loss or body recomposition

  • perimenopause and menopause support

  • gut health and blood sugar balance

  • a high-protein snack or dessert that won’t derail your goals

And the best part?
It takes minutes to prep, uses simple ingredients, and tastes like a proper treat — not “diet food”.

Why this cheesecake is so good for you

This isn’t just a healthier dessert — it’s functional nutrition in cheesecake form.

⭐ High Protein = Better Satiety & Muscle Support

With 15g protein per serve (or 23g with added protein powder), this cheesecake helps:

  • keep you fuller for longer

  • reduce cravings and late-night snacking

  • support lean muscle (especially important for women over 35)

⭐ Gut-Friendly & Easy to Digest

Thanks to Greek yoghurt, cottage cheese and raspberries, this recipe supports:

  • healthy digestion

  • beneficial gut bacteria

  • reduced bloating compared to traditional cheesecakes

⭐ Blood Sugar Friendly

Naturally sweetened with honey and balanced with protein and fibre, this dessert helps avoid the big sugar spikes that drive energy crashes and cravings.

High-protein raspberry cheesecake recipe

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs

  • 160g Greek yoghurt

  • 200g cottage cheese

  • ¼ cup honey

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2 tbsp cornflour

  • ½ cup frozen raspberries

Optional:

  • 1 serve strawberry or vanilla protein powder (for extra protein boost)

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C.

  2. Add all ingredients except raspberries to a blender and blend until smooth.

  3. Pour mixture into a lined baking dish and scatter raspberries over the top.

  4. Bake for 40–45 minutes until just set.

  5. Cool for 15 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

  6. Slice, serve and enjoy ✨

Macros Per Serve

  • Calories: 180

  • Protein: 15g (23g with protein powder)

  • Fat: 5g

  • Carbohydrates: 18g

  • Fibre: 2g

Ingredient health benefits (why this works)

🥚 Eggs

High-quality complete protein for muscle repair and satiety. Rich in vitamin B12, vitamin D and choline for brain and hormone health.

🥛 Greek Yoghurt

Protein-dense and rich in calcium for bone health. Contains probiotics that support gut health and digestion.

🧀 Cottage Cheese

Slow-digesting protein that supports muscle maintenance and keeps you full longer. Also a great source of calcium.

🍯 Honey

A natural sweetener with trace antioxidants. Provides gentle energy without refined sugar overload.

🍓 Raspberries

High in fibre, vitamin C and antioxidants. Supports gut health, digestion and immune function with very few calories.

🌿 Vanilla Extract

Adds flavour with virtually no calories and contains small amounts of antioxidants.

How to enjoy this cheesecake

  • As a high-protein dessert

  • A post-dinner sweet treat without guilt

  • A meal-prep snack for busy weeks

  • Perfect chilled on hot days

This is proof that you don’t have to give up dessert to feel good, lose fat or support your health — you just need smarter recipes.

Get access to this recipe and over 1500 healthy recipes in our Zing Wellbeing app

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