If you're craving something sweet, creamy, and satisfying, but still want to keep things on the lighter side, then these Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Muffins are about to become your new favorite treat. They're soft, slightly tangy, perfectly sweet, and packed with protein!
These muffins are the perfect balance between indulgent and wholesome. Think cheesecake texture meets grab-and-go convenience. Whether you need a quick breakfast, a midday snack, or a healthier dessert, these muffins deliver every time.
If you are looking for more healthy on-the-go muffins, then you must try my Raspberry Banana Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Muffins and my Cottage Cheese Blueberry Muffins.
Table of contents
Ingredients for this high-protein snack idea
- unsalted butter - softened, I always choose unsalted so I can be in charge of the amount of sodium going into my food.
- Simple Mills Sweet Thins - honey cinnamon or choose your favorite flavor.
- cream cheese - softened for easier mixing.
- plain Greek yogurt - the base of your dessert, and also helps with the added protein.
- coconut sugar - I prefer coconut sugar because it has a lower glycemic index.
- whole egg and egg white - provides structure and creates a light, airy texture.
- lemon juice - helps balance the rich, dense cream cheese.
- pure vanilla extract - enhances, balances, and deepens the overall flavor.
Directions for Cheesecake Muffins
Step 1 - Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Spray with cooking spray and set aside. In a blender, add the Sweet Thins and pulse until crumbles form.
Step 2 - Add in butter and combine until mixed well.
Step 3 - Scoop out the Graham cracker mixture and push down on the bottom of the cupcake liners to make it flat. I used my fingers for this step, but you can also use the back of a spoon. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
Step 4 - Meanwhile, make the cream cheese topping. In a stand mixture add your cream cheese and beat until it becomes light and fluffy.
Step 5 - Add in yogurt and sugar and mix until smooth.
Step 6 - Add in egg, egg white, lemon juice, and extract and blend until smooth.
Step 7 - Pour batter on top of the cooled Graham cracker crust, filling halfway up. Bake for 18 - 20 minutes.
Step 8 - Remove from oven and let cool. Then place in the fridge for another 2 hours before eating. Once it's time to eat, top with your favorite berry and devour!
Substitutions and Variations
Plain Greek Yogurt - can also swap in cottage cheese.
Coconut Sugar - can swap this out for brown sugar or granulated sugar.
Favorite Berry - top the final muffin with your favorite berry. I have and used blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries.
Tips and FAQ's
Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the best texture. Will help your muffins be creamier and cheesecake-like. You can also use low-fat, but the richness drops a bit.
Absolutely! I think they taste better the next day after chilling!
Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
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Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Muffins
Equipment
- muffin tin
- stand mixer
- blender
Ingredients
- 2½ tbsp. unsalted butter softened
- ⅔ cup Simple Mills Sweet Thins honey cinnamon or choose your favorite flavor
- 8 oz low fat cream cheese
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 1 whole egg
- 1 egg white
- ½ tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- favorite berry optional topping
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Step 1 - Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Spray with cooking spray and set aside. In a blender, add the Sweet Thins and pulse until crumbles form.
- Step 2 - Add in butter and combine until mixed well.
- Step 3 - Scoop out the Graham cracker mixture and push down on the bottom of the cupcake liners to make it flat. I used my fingers for this step, but you can also use the back of a spoon. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
- Step 4 - Meanwhile, make the cream cheese topping. In a stand mixture add your cream cheese and beat until it becomes light and fluffy.
- Step 5 - Add in yogurt and sugar and mix until smooth.
- Step 6 - Add in egg, egg white, lemon juice, and extract and blend until smooth.
- Step 7 - Pour batter on top of the cooled Graham cracker crust, filling halfway up. Bake for 18 - 20 minutes.
- Step 8 - Remove from oven and let cool. Then place in the fridge for another 2 hours before eating. Once it's time to eat, top with your favorite berry and devour!
Notes
- Measuring and pouring - a fun math lesson 😉
- Teach them how to use a blender (even my 2-year old helps with this)
- Let them be creative and top with the fruit of their choice!
Nutrition
Jillian is the creator of Jillian's Healthful Eats. She is the one who cooks all the meals, develops all the recipes, takes all the photographs, and washes all the dishes! She is a very busy wife and mother of 4 who enjoys cooking with her children and instilling in them her love for health and nutrition!


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