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We sometimes have difficulty consuming protein supplements, which are highly important after bariatric surgery operations. When we cannot use the protein supplement or do not like its taste to meet the daily protein requirement, which varies on average between 60-80 g for women and 100-120 g for men after surgery, recipes where we can add the powder become our savior. Since the protein powder will denature (spoil) when consumed hot, it is generally more appropriate to use it in cold recipes. The fit cheesecake with protein powder will both satisfy your sweet cravings and help close the protein powder gap. Now let’s get to the recipe.
Ingredients
Ingredients required for the bottom base
- 15 large dates (soaked in hot water overnight)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cups of walnuts
- 2 bananas
- 2 tablespoons of oats (for those who have completed their 6th month)
Ingredients for the middle layer cream
- 1 bowl of strained yogurt (Greek yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon of honey or molasses
- 3 tablespoons of labneh cheese
- 1 packet of your favorite flavored protein powder
Preparation
For the bottom base
First of all, grind the walnuts and oats in a food processor and slowly add the dates, which have been soaked in hot water overnight and pitted. Then add the banana and lemon juice. Place this mixture in a thin layer in a springform cake pan and keep it in the freezer for 1 hour.
For the middle layer
Mix the yogurt, labneh cheese, honey, and protein powder and spread it nicely over the base you took out of the freezer. If you wish, you can also add a banana to the cream mixture. Finally, decorate the top as you wish and enjoy your dessert 🙂 Bon appetit…
What are the Nutritional Values of Fit Cheesecake?
| Nutritional Value | Per 100 grams |
| Calories | 160 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 16 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Protein | 5.1 g |
| Fat | 1.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 3.8 g |
| Vitamin A | 43 IU |
| Vitamin C | 11 mg |
| Calcium | 65 mg |
| Potassium | 184 mg |
| Iron | 1.4 mg |
Assuming that 1 slice of cake is 100 g, these values we prepared are an alternative you can easily consume when your sweet cravings increase, as it has similar calorie and nutritional values to a fruit you eat as a snack and the milk group you consume alongside it.
Let’s Examine the Ingredients
Date: Dates are a food considered in the fruit group rich in folic acid, potassium, iron, calcium, and fiber. 1 date can be consumed instead of 1 fruit.
Lemon: Lemon, as we all know, is one of the foods richest in vitamin C and the strongest natural antibiotic. Lemon, which has many health benefits, also increases iron absorption when consumed with foods high in iron. At the same time, it is frequently used in water due to its edema-relieving effect.
Walnut: Walnuts, which contain about 15% protein with 65% fat, are a food evaluated in the fat group. 2 walnuts are an average of 45 calories. Walnuts, which are especially rich in omega-6 fatty acids, also contain many beneficial vitamins and minerals. Minerals such as copper, phosphorus, manganese, and vitamins such as folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin E are some of these. Flavonoids found in walnuts, which are also a food rich in antioxidant components, undertake important tasks for the body.
Banana: Banana, which draws attention with its high nutrients, is among the most loved fruits due to its soft, pulpy, and sweet nature. 1 portion of banana, which is about 130 grams, contains 110 calories and 30 grams of carbohydrates. Due to its high fiber content, it keeps you full for a long time. Because it is easy to digest, it is especially recommended for those with stomach problems. Banana, which contains a high amount of potassium, helps regulate high blood pressure and heart functions. Providing the basic vitamins and minerals the body needs, banana helps increase body energy. Banana, which is especially among the fruits most preferred by athletes, ensures the reduction of muscle pain and muscle cramps thanks to the calcium, magnesium, and potassium it contains.
Oat: 1 portion of oats, which keeps you full for a long time due to its high fiber content and helps against constipation problems, is about 2 flat tablespoons. This food, which is an average of 70 calories, can be consumed instead of bread in diets. Due to the whole grains it contains, it helps in regulating bowel health and even preventing colon cancer.
Strained yogurt (Greek yogurt): Strained yogurt, which is denser than normal yogurt, is a food rich in protein, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and folic acid.
Honey: Due to its high antioxidant content, it provides resistance against bacteria and viruses that cause diseases and strengthens immunity. However, it is still beneficial to consume this food, which has a high carbohydrate ratio, in a controlled manner in terms of calories. 1 dessert spoon of honey is approximately 30 calories. Although rarely, it can be used instead of refined sugar in desserts. However, when heated, a carcinogenic substance called Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is released, and since its nutritional value decreases, it should be consumed without being heated.
Labneh: Labneh cheese is a good source of protein, vitamin A, folic acid, calcium, and phosphorus. However, since their fat content is generally high, it is beneficial to prefer the light ones.
Protein powder: Due to the decreased stomach volume after bariatric surgery operations, problems such as sagging due to muscle loss, hair loss, nail breakage, skin dryness, weakness, and fatigue may occur while losing weight, especially in the first weeks, due to not getting enough protein, vitamins, and minerals. For this reason, it is recommended to consume protein powder for an average of 3-6 months.
