Servings: 12 bars
Net Carbs: 2.8g
High protein, low carb, no-bake cheesecake bars made with cottage cheese and lemon zest. Just 2.8g net carbs and 5.8g protein per bar—creamy, zesty, and easy to make without protein powder.
Equipment
- 1 Spatula
Ingredients
Crust Layer
- 5/4 cup Almond Flour
- 2 tablespoons Swerve
- 1/4 cup butter, unsalted
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract - sugar free
- 1 pinch Salt
Cheesecake Layer
- 1 cup Full-Fat Cottage Cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup Swerve
- 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon Poppy Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract - sugar free
- 2 teaspoons Gelatine
- 2 tablespoons Water for the Gelatine
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix almond flour, sweetener, melted butter, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until it feels like wet sand.5/4 cup Almond Flour, 2 tablespoons Swerve, 1/4 cup butter, unsalted, 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract - sugar free, 1 pinch Salt
- Press the crust mixture into a parchment-lined loaf pan and chill in the fridge.
- Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor or blender until completely smooth.1 cup Full-Fat Cottage Cheese
- Add cream cheese, sweetener, lemon juice, lemon zest, poppy seeds, and vanilla. Blend again until creamy.1/2 cup cream cheese, 1/4 cup Swerve, 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice, 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest, 1 tablespoon Poppy Seeds, 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract - sugar free
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over water. Let sit 5 minutes, then microwave for 10–15 seconds to melt. Stir until smooth.2 teaspoons Gelatine, 2 tablespoons Water
- Add the gelatin to the blended mixture and pulse again to combine.
- Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until fully set.
- Slice into 12 bars and enjoy!
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese and cream cheese to help the bars firm up properly.
- If your bars are too soft, check your gelatin measurement or chill time.
- For a citrusy boost, top with my Keto Lemon Curd.
- Blend the cottage cheese very smooth for the best creamy texture.
- Bars slice best when fully chilled and stored in the fridge overnight.
- Can be frozen for up to 1 month—wrap individually for easy grab-and-go treats.
Nutrition Per 1 Serving
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 158.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.2g | Net Carbs: 2.8g | Protein: 5.8g | Fat: 13.9g | Saturated Fat: 5.1g | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 1.4g
Recipe Link:
https://coachrallyrus.com/keto-recipes/keto-lemon-poppy-seed-cottage-cheese-bars/
By Rally Rus | Easy Keto Recipes & High Protein Low Carb Meals
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