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Chocolate Drizzled Skinny Cheesecake Bars

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That’s right. Skinny cheesecake bars. So you can have more than one without the guilt. 🙂 Chocolate drizzled for the added indulgence. Summer is a time for healthier and skinnier desserts so you can still fit into your swimsuit. But it doesn’t mean the cravings for rich and creamy cheesecake bars is not there. If you agree, you will love these bars. They satisfy the craving for sure.

And guess what? You only need a food processor to make this treat. No mixer necessary. Both the crust and the filling is made in food processor, which cuts down on prep time and makes for less dishes to wash.

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 The filling is sweet enough even with just two tablespoons of sugar. The ViSalus Protein Shake mix gives it sweet vanilla flavor which let me cut down on added sugar in this recipe. The crust is one of my easiest and healthiest ones. If you don’t have coconut or don’t like coconut, just use more almonds or more oats. Combine it all with melted coconut oil and press into the pan. Pour the filling on top and bake. It’s so easy!

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Skinny cheesecake bars
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
28 mins
Total Time
43 mins
 

Skinny cheesecake bars yet still sweet and delicious!

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesecake
Servings: 6 bars
Calories: 285 kcal
Author: Anna
Ingredients
!for the crust:
  • 1/2 c slivered almonds
  • 1/2 c old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 c shredded coconut
  • 1/4 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 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 Tbsp almond milk
  • 2 Tbps granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate chopped, melted
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Instructions
!to make the crust:
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Line a 8"x8" square pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a food processor, combine all crust ingredients except the coconut oil and process until the texture resembles coarse flour.
  3. Drizzle in the coconut oil and let it all come together.
  4. Press the crust into the bottom of the prepared pan. Set aside
!to make the cheesecake filling:
  1. Place cream cheese in food processor and process until smooth.
  2. With the food processor turned off, add protein shake mix, vanilla and egg whites. Process until smooth, about 40 seconds.
  3. Add milk and sugar and process for 20 seconds.
  4. Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust.
  5. Bake cheesecake for 28 to 30 minutes, or until it starts to turn golden on top and the edges are slightly browned.
  6. Cool cheesecake completely in the pan.
  7. Drizzle with melted chocolate. Serve.
  8. Store any leftover in refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Skinny cheesecake bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Sodium 44mg2%
Potassium 212mg6%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 5g10%
Calcium 42mg4%
Iron 1.7mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  2. Jeanne Marie Fusco says

    These look absolutely amazing and so fast and easy!! I love my Vishake mix, how wonderful to be able to have a cheesecake bar with it!!!

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  3. CrunchyCreamySw says

    Hi Jonesy! I currently do not include calorie counts for my recipes. It’s a feature that could possibly appear in the future. Sorry.

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    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      Hi there! If you follow the link in my post you can learn more about the ViSalus protein shake mix. You can substitute it with any protein shake mix. Thanks!

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  10. Valerie says

    I’d defeat the entire “skinny” purpose by eating every single bar! And I would be okay with that. 😉

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  15. Curry and Comfort says

    What a clever trick to use the protein shake mix in the cheesecake batter. 🙂 They look great. 🙂

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  18. marcie @ flavor the moments says

    These don’t look like a skinny version at all, which is a compliment! They look very decadent and delicious!

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  20. sallys baking addiction says

    I love cheesecake bars (just posted a recipe for them today!) But now Ih ave to try a skinny version. YUM!

    Reply

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