High-Protein No-Bake Chocolate Cream Pie Bars

ByHannah Peterson

These rich, layered no-bake bars — a dark chocolate cookie-like crust, thick creamy cheesecake-style filling, and glossy chocolate ganache topping. They’re incredibly satisfying while being high in protein and low in carbs.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Very high protein from whey + cream cheese
  • No oven required — easy and quick to assemble
  • Looks impressive and tastes like an indulgent dessert
  • Perfect for make-ahead parties or meal prep
  • Sugar-free, keto-friendly, and blood-sugar friendly

Ingredients (Serves 12–16 bars)

Crust:

  • 1½ cups (150g) almond flour
  • ⅓ cup (30g) chocolate whey protein powder
  • ¼ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ⅓ cup (75g) butter, melted
  • 2–3 tbsp allulose or monk fruit sweetener
  • Pinch of salt

Cream Filling:

  • 16 oz (450g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (50g) vanilla or chocolate whey protein powder
  • ⅔ cup (130g) allulose or powdered monk fruit sweetener
  • 1 cup (225g) full-fat Greek yogurt or blended cottage cheese
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Chocolate Topping:

  • 1 cup (180g) sugar-free chocolate chips
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) heavy cream or coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Crust: Mix almond flour, protein powder, cocoa, sweetener, and salt. Stir in melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press firmly and evenly into a 8×8 or 9×9 foil pan (or springform pan). Chill while preparing filling.
  2. Filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add protein powder, sweetener, Greek yogurt, vanilla, and salt. Mix on medium until creamy and lump-free. Spread evenly over the chilled crust.
  3. Topping: Melt chocolate chips with heavy cream (microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth). Pour over the filling and spread evenly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (best overnight) until fully set.
  4. Cut into bars with a sharp knife (wipe knife between cuts for clean slices).

Prep Time: 20 minutes Chill Time: 4+ hours Total Time: 20 minutes active

Nutrition (Per Bar, approx. 1/14)

  • Calories: ~245
  • Protein: 12–13g
  • Total Carbs: 9g
  • Net Carbs: 6g
  • Fat: 20g

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