Healthy Banana Cheesecake | High-Protein Birthday Cheesecake Recipe

Healthy Banana Cheesecake | High-Protein Birthday Cheesecake Recipe

A trainer at my gym requested a healthy cheesecake for his birthday… and this creamy banana cheesecake was the result.

Made with cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, ripe bananas, and real food ingredients, this protein-packed cheesecake delivers all the rich cheesecake flavor you want with a nourishing twist. Topped with fresh strawberries, it’s the kind of dessert that somehow feels indulgent and wholesome at the same time.

And honestly? Some people call it cheesecake… I call it breakfast…either way, Bob’s Banana Birthday Cheesecake is the BOM no matter what time of day 🥳

Ingredients for 6 servings:

4 extra small ripe bananas

8 oz softened cream cheese

4 extra large eggs

5.3 oz plain 5% Fage Greek yogurt

16 oz cottage cheese

Dash cinnamon

Dash vanilla

Fresh diced strawberries for topping

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 325°F.

Add bananas to a large mixing bowl and beat until completely smooth.

Add softened cream cheese and beat again until smooth and creamy.  Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated. Blend in the Greek yogurt.  In a blender, whip the cottage cheese until silky smooth. Add to the batter and mix until fully combined.  Stir in cinnamon and vanilla.

Pour mixture into a greased springform pan. (I lined mine with Parchment Paper) Place the springform pan into a larger baking dish. Carefully pour hot water into the outer dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the springform pan to create a water bath.  Bake for 55–70 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center still has a slight jiggle.  Turn off the oven, crack the oven door slightly, and allow cheesecake to rest inside for 30 minutes.  Refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.  Top with fresh diced strawberries before serving.

Macros Per Slice (6 slices~does not include Strawberries)

321 calories

18g carbs

2g fiber

16g net carbs

18g protein

21g fat

This cheesecake proves you don’t have to choose between celebration and feeling good afterward. Real food ingredients can create something rich, satisfying, and worthy of a birthday table without relying on ultra-processed shortcuts. Whether you enjoy a slice for dessert or with your morning coffee, this recipe is all about nourishment, joy, and balance.

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