Cheesecake Skyr Bowl
By the QuiteRecipes team (Jamy & Kaïna) | Food Service Professional, Early Childhood Expert & Parents
A cheesecake-flavored protein bowl with thick skyr, crunchy graham crumbs and sweet strawberries — zero added sugar, high protein.
Dessert vibes, but make it protein. Thick skyr stands in for the cheese filling, graham crumbs bring the crunch, strawberries add the color — a bowl that eats like cheesecake with zero added sugar.
🥄 Ingredients
- 🫗 1 cup (250g) plain nonfat skyr (or nonfat Greek yogurt)
- 🫗 20g graham cracker crumbs (about 1/2 sheet)
- 🫗 1/2 cup (80g) fresh strawberries, sliced
- 🫗 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 🫗 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 🫗 1 teaspoon honey or a few drops of liquid sweetener (optional)
Nutrition Facts*
*Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands and portion sizes. Values are provided per serving.
👨🍳 Instructions
Stir the vanilla extract into the skyr until smooth and creamy.
Spoon the skyr into a bowl and smooth the top.
Scatter the graham crumbs and cinnamon over the surface.
Top with the sliced strawberries and drizzle with honey or sweetener, if using.
Serve immediately.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
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Mixing the crumbs into the skyr, which turns the whole bowl mushy.
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Using sweetened flavored skyr and then adding honey, which spikes sugar.
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Serving it straight from the fridge with toppings unarranged, looking flat.
🔄 Variations
Use raspberries or blueberries instead of strawberries.
Mix a scoop of vanilla protein powder into the skyr for 40g+ protein.
Toast the graham crumbs for a deeper, cookie-like flavor.
🧊 Storage
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Best eaten immediately so the crumbs stay crisp.
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Store the skyr and toppings separately in the fridge overnight.
💡 Chef Tips
Tip 1: Whisk the skyr until fluffy to give it an airy, cheesecake-like texture.
Tip 2: Add the crumbs at the last minute so they stay crunchy instead of getting soggy.
Tip 3: Use frozen-then-thawed strawberries to create a quick compote-like topping.
❓ FAQ
How can I make it sugar-free? Skip the honey and choose berries only — the natural strawberry sweetness usually suffices.
Is skyr the same as Greek yogurt? They are similar, but skyr is strained more, so it is thinner-calorie and higher-protein per cup.
Can I eat this as a dessert? Yes, this makes a perfect post-dinner protein dessert without the sugar crash.
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About the Authors
This recipe and guide was developed, tested, and approved in our home kitchen and daily life. Jamy is a retired Food Service District Manager and Early Childhood Program Manager who spent his career overseeing multi-site restaurant operations, large-scale culinary production, and daycare menu management. Kaïna brings the ultimate real-world test: making sure it brings ease and joy to our kids on a busy weeknight.
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