Ingredients
Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 tablespoon monk fruit sweetener
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
Filling
- 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 ½ cups 2% Greek yogurt
- 1 cup pumpkin purée unsweetened
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup monk fruit sweetener
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Topping
- ½ cup 2% Greek yogurt whipped with a touch of monk fruit or vanilla
- 1 ½ tablespoons chopped pecans
- 1 ½ tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- Light sprinkle of cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare crust: Preheat oven to 325°F. Place a 12-cup silicone muffin pan on a baking sheet. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, chia seeds, melted butter, monk fruit, and brown sugar. Divide evenly among 8 cups, pressing firmly. Bake for 7 minutes to set.
- Make filling: Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth. Add Greek yogurt, pumpkin, eggs, monk fruit, brown sugar, vanilla, spices, and salt. Blend again until creamy.
- Bake (Oven – Recommended): Divide filling evenly over crusts. Bake 25–28 minutes, until centers are just set with a slight jiggle. Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate at least 3 hours (overnight best).
- Air Fryer Option (Optional): Preheat to 300°F. Place silicone cups in the basket with space between. Cook 12–15 minutes until set. Chill before serving.
- Finish & serve: Remove from silicone molds, plate, and top with whipped Greek yogurt, pecans, pumpkin seeds, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
High-Protein Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
Amount per Serving
Calories
265
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
58
mg
19
%
Sodium
378
mg
16
%
Potassium
212
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
35
g
12
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
17
g
19
%
Protein
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
5018
IU
100
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
170
mg
17
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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