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Paleo Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries (GF, DF, Vegan)
If you ask me what the quintessential romantic dessert is, my answer will always be strawberry cheesecake. It's a decadent combination of sweet, creamy, and a little tangy. Plus, when you cut strawberries in half, they look like little hearts.
But traditional cheesecake is not only time and labor-intensive, it's also full of gut-irritating gluten, dairy, and added sugar. So I figured there had to be an easier and healthier alternative that still looked and felt special.
My brilliant solution: Paleo Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries.
These healthy cheesecake-stuffed strawberries look fancy, but they’re actually a breeze to
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- These cheesecake bites are less than 50 calories per bite.
- They are dairy, gluten, and refined sugar-free.
- They’re super quick and easy to make (despite looking fancy and tasting delicious).
Here’s What You Need
- Organic Strawberries: To hold the cheesecake mixture (and provide a burst of flavor and antioxidants).
- Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice: To add a bright, lemony tang and immune-boosting vitamin C.
- Coconut Yogurt: For that signature cheesecake creaminess—without the dairy.
- Cashew Butter: To thicken the cheesecake mixture and provide healthy fats.
- NativePath Vanilla Bean Collagen: To add sweet vanilla flavor with a boost of collagen and protein.
- Simple Mills Graham Crackers: For an added crunch without the grains or gluten.
Variations
- Make a chocolate version by using NativePath Chocolate Collagen and dipping them in melted Hu chocolate chunks mixed with a little coconut oil.
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Paleo Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries (GF, DF, Vegan)
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
Calories
42
Servings
15
Ingredients
- 1 lb organic strawberries (about 15-20 medium berries)
- ¼ cup cashew butter
- 3 Tbsp coconut yogurt
- 1-2 tsp fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1 scoop NativePath Vanilla Bean Collagen
- 3 gluten-free graham crackers, crushed
Instructions
- Wash and dry your strawberries thoroughly.
- Cut the top off of each strawberry and gently hollow out the center.
- In a small bowl, mix together cashew butter, coconut yogurt, lemon juice, and NativePath Vanilla Bean Collagen.
- Transfer the creamy mixture into a piping bag (or a small sandwich bag with the corner snipped off).
- Carefully pipe the cheesecake filling into the center of each strawberry.
- In a gallon-sized ziplock bag, add a packet of the Simple Mills Graham Crackers. Then, using a rolling pin, crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs.
- Sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs on top of each cheesecake-filled strawberry.
- Refrigerate until you’re ready to enjoy. These stay good for up to 3 days.
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Medical Disclaimer
This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician. All readers/viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Chad Walding nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement, or lifestyle program.
