This Microwavable Blueberry Cheesecake Is the Tastiest Way to Get Your Protein and Antioxidants

By Linnea Zielinski Updated: April 6, 2018

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There’s a reason cheesecake is on just about every restaurant’s dessert menu: it’s a sure-fire crowd pleaser. But that doesn’t mean you should have to wait until you’re dining out to enjoy the divine treat.

Whip up rich, creamy blueberry cheesecake for yourself–and a special someone–with this insanely simple recipe you can make in a coffee mug using just the microwave. We’re going to go ahead and give you the green light to indulge a little since the cream cheese packs plenty of muscle-building protein, and the blueberries boast crucial vitamins and antioxidants. Clearly, it’s the tastiest way to meet your daily needs.

Get the full recipe and seriously simple step-by-step directions from Popsugar.

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