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Low carb, high protein cheesecake

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From ausbb.com http://ausbb.com/recipes/15126-low-carb-high-protein-zero-sugar-cheesecake.html

Layne & Isabel's Low-Carb Cheesecake Masterpiece


Ingredients: Roughly makes 12 servings
2 lbs no fat cream cheese
4 whole large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cinnamon
4 oz (1/2 cup) low carb no fat milk
1 cup cooking splenda (sucralose)


Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees celcius
Using No Fat cooking spray, spray 9" pie pan
Mix ingredients together using an electric blender in a large bowl
Pour mix into pre-greased pan

Heat at 350 degrees celcius for 40-50 minutes
Remove from oven and place in refrigerator

You must let this sit at least 4-5 hours in the fridge if you want a decent cheesecake.

Macronutrient Totals (per slice):
Protein: 20g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fat: 2.25g
Chocolate or vanilla protein powder can be added to the mix for flavor and more protein if desired.


If one desires a softer cheesecake, then use 1 lb of light ricotta cheese and 1 lb of fat free cream cheese instead of 2 lbs fat free cream cheese. This changes the totals per slice.

Macronutrient Totals (per slice):
Protein: 17g
Carbohydrates: 5g
Fat: 4.5g


From Layne Norton Bodybuilding.com - Gems Of The Low-Carb Revolution.

When I made it I actually ended up with 12 slices (and I added 150g blueberries) so macros were:
101 cals
Protein: 12g
Carb: 6g
Fat: 3g
(and I stuffed up and used 1 egg and 3 whites, need to double up on whites if you use them I believe)
 

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