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Close-up of a sliced keto lemon poppy seed cottage cheese bar topped with lemon zest.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Chilling: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Net Carbs: 2.8g
Author: Rally Rus
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.

Ingredients

Crust Layer

Cheesecake Layer

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, 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract, 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
  • 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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