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Healthy Banana-Apple Cheesecake — High-Protein Snack
My go-to flourless cheesecake with no added sugar! Perfect high-protein snack after pilates or as a guilt-free treat. The apple and cinnamon give it that cozy apple pie vibe, but way healthier 🤍
Flourless banana-apple cheesecake with low-fat quark. Creamy, protein-packed and naturally sweet – great as a snack, breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Nutrition per serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 20–22 cm pan with parchment paper.
- 2
Mash the bananas and mix with eggs, quark, pinch of salt and cinnamon until smooth.
- 3
Pour into pan and top with apple pieces.
- 4
Bake 40 minutes at 180°C.
- 5
Reduce to 160°C (320°F) and bake another 10 minutes until golden on top and just set in the middle.
- 6
Cool completely (ideally in fridge) for true cheesecake texture.
A treat that supports your fitness goals
This cheesecake is not only delicious but functional. The base of quark or cottage cheese provides a high dose of protein, perfect for muscle recovery after Pilates. The sweetness comes entirely from bananas and apples, eliminating the need for added sugars. This makes it an ideal snack or even a luxury breakfast that gives you energy instead of a sugar crash.
Variation Tips
Add a pinch of cinnamon for a warm autumnal flavor, or blueberries for extra antioxidants. The cake is best after chilling in the fridge overnight. You can also cut it into bars and freeze them for a healthy snack on-the-go.
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