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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Happy Sunday! Today I’m sharing something bright and refreshing as Harvey continues to dump rain on Texas. Somehow the bands of rain dissipated just as they reached San Antonio, so we’ve gotten way less rain than was forecasted. Looks like there’s a lot of flooding just east of the city though. Sounds like it will pick up again this afternoon though. Thinking of everyone affected and all the first responders…check out this link for ways to help if you can.
Now, about the food…I’ve developed a soft spot for protein cheesecake this summer! It started with these Cherry Cheesecake Cups and has gotten a little out of hand 😉 I’m still saving up a few different versions that I’ve created for special occasions so my obsession may not be immediately obvious on the blog. But it’s fo real!
I served my cheesecake dip with fat free graham crackers, but you could use Nilla wafers, Teddy Grahams or even fruit or pretzels if you’d prefer. Or just stick that thing in a cup and eat it by the spoonful!
Ingredients and Substitutions
Here’s what you’ll need to recreate this Key Lime Pie Protein Dip recipe:
- Greek yogurt –
- Cream cheese –
- Protein powder –
- Key limes –
- Vanilla –
why it’s important to use
Casein Protein Powder
Casein protein powder is critical to the success of this recipe. It helps thicken up the mixture and yields an ultra creamy, cheesecake-like texture. Whey, on the other hand, would leave you with a much denser and runnier result. Do NOT try to use whey protein instead of casein!
If you have to sub it out, try using an instant pudding mix instead. Start out with about 2 tbsp of pudding mix and work your way up to 1/4 cup to see where you like the texture.
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Key Lime Pie Protein Dip
Ingredients
- 3 5.3 oz cups Chobani Zero Sugar Key Lime Pie Flavored Greek Yogurt
- 1 5.3 oz cup Fage 0% plain Greek yogurt
- 8 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 1/2 scoops Optimum Nutrition Casein Protein Powder, Creamy Vanilla, 50 grams
- 5 key limes, juiced and zested
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and blend using a hand mixer until smooth.
- Top dip with crushed graham crackers if desired and serve with cookies, crackers, or fruit.
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