Instead of traditional wonton wrappers (which are high in carbs), this recipe uses a protein-rich, low-carb dough to create crispy, cheesecake-filled bites with fresh strawberries.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Ingredients
Protein Dough
- 1½ cups (150 g) shredded part-skim mozzarella
- 2 oz (56 g) cream cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) almond flour
- ¼ cup (25 g) unflavored whey protein isolate
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp baking powder
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz (225 g) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (60 g) blended cottage cheese
- 1 scoop (30 g) vanilla whey protein isolate
- 2–3 tbsp powdered monk fruit sweetener
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp lemon zest (optional)
Strawberry Filling
- ½ cup (75 g) finely diced fresh strawberries
- 1 tsp chia seeds (optional, to absorb excess moisture)
Topping
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- Powdered monk fruit sweetener for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough:
- Microwave the mozzarella and cream cheese together for 60–90 seconds until melted.
- Stir until smooth, then mix in the egg.
- Add the almond flour, whey protein isolate, and baking powder. Knead until a soft dough forms.
- Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it to about ⅛ inch (3 mm) thick.
- Cut into 12 equal squares.
- In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese, blended cottage cheese, vanilla protein powder, sweetener, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Fold the diced strawberries into the filling. If they’re very juicy, stir in the chia seeds and let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling into the center of each dough square.
- Fold each square into a triangle or bring the corners together to form a pouch. Press the edges firmly to seal.
- Brush the tops with melted butter.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Cool for at least 10 minutes before serving, as the filling will be hot.
Approximate Nutrition (Per Bite)
- Calories: 135
- Protein: 10 g
- Total Carbs: 4 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Net Carbs: 2 g
- Fat: 9 g
