High-protein chocolate hazelnut mini cheesecakes
Other 20 Mins Prep · 30 Mins Cook
- Preheat the oven to 165°C, gas mark 3. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- In a blender, combine the oats and raw hazelnuts. Pulse until they are finely ground before adding to a bowl along with the coconut oil, 1 tbsp maple syrup and salt. Mix together then transfer to the baking tray in an even layer. Bake the crust for approx. 8-10 minutes or until golden, then set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and yoghurt until smooth. Add the chocolate protein powder, hazelnut spread and cocoa powder. Mix until everything is well combined. Stir in 2 tbsp maple syrup, the vanilla extract and eggs and mix until the batter is smooth. Line a muffin tin with cupcake wrappers.
- Divide the crust between the cupcake wrappers and flatten with a glass before spooning the filling evenly over, filling each cup approx. ¾ full.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the centres are just set. Cool the cheesecakes to room temperature and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 3 hours.
- Once chilled, remove the cheesecakes from the liners. Scatter over chopped hazelnuts and serve.
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