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Skinny cheesecake bars
Skinny cheesecake bars yet still sweet and delicious!
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
28
minutes
mins
Total Time
43
minutes
mins
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
cheesecake
Servings:
6
bars
Calories:
285
kcal
Author:
Anna
Ingredients
!for the crust:
½
c
slivered almonds
½
c
old-fashioned oats
½
c
shredded coconut
¼
c
coconut oil
melted
!for the cheesecake filling:
1 8
oz
. package of Neufchatel cheese
softened, cut up into bite size pieces, 30% less fat cream cheese
6
Tbps ViSalus protein shake mix
1
teaspoon
vanilla extract
2
egg whites
2
tablespoon
almond milk
2
Tbps granulated sugar
½
c
semi-sweet chocolate
chopped, melted
US Customary
-
Metric
Instructions
!to make the crust:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Line a 8"x8" square pan with parchment paper and set aside.
In a food processor, combine all crust ingredients except the coconut oil and process until the texture resembles coarse flour.
Drizzle in the coconut oil and let it all come together.
Press the crust into the bottom of the prepared pan. Set aside
!to make the cheesecake filling:
Place cream cheese in food processor and process until smooth.
With the food processor turned off, add protein shake mix, vanilla and egg whites. Process until smooth, about 40 seconds.
Add milk and sugar and process for 20 seconds.
Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust.
Bake cheesecake for 28 to 30 minutes, or until it starts to turn golden on top and the edges are slightly browned.
Cool cheesecake completely in the pan.
Drizzle with melted chocolate. Serve.
Store any leftover in refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories:
285
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
17
g
|
Protein:
5
g
|
Fat:
22
g
|
Saturated Fat:
13
g
|
Sodium:
44
mg
|
Potassium:
212
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
9
g
|
Calcium:
42
mg
|
Iron:
1.7
mg