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.
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!
Skinny cheesecake bars
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
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
Danette Wieting Larson says
if I don't have a food processor is there any way to else I could make these possibly?
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!!!
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.
Auntie Patch says
What is ViSalus protein shake mix and can I sub something else?
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!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
These look amazing! And I love that they're skinny. Nice! 🙂
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
Girl, you had me at skinny. These look amazing!
Jocelyn says
Oh I love skinny desserts!! And this looks superb!!!
Mr. & Mrs. P says
No one would know that these are skinny. YUM!
JulieD says
How cute are these? And I love that they are skinny!! That means I can eat more, right? 😉
Valerie says
I'd defeat the entire "skinny" purpose by eating every single bar! And I would be okay with that. 😉
CrunchyCreamySw says
lol That's what I am thinking too 🙂 Thanks, Valerie!
Kelly Senyei says
These look so incredible! Love that mix of tangy cheesecake and chocolate. Thanks for sharing!
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thank you, Kelly!
Tutti Dolci says
I'm all for cheesecake in skinny form! Love that chocolate drizzle.
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thanks, Laura!
Jen Laceda says
Oooh! I like skinny! Such a clever way to use protein shake, too. I want some NOW.
CrunchyCreamySw says
lol Thanks, Jen!
grandbabycakes says
Oh these look super delicious! I love that they are skinny.
CrunchyCreamySw says
And oh so delish! 🙂 Thanks, Jocelyn!
Curry and Comfort says
What a clever trick to use the protein shake mix in the cheesecake batter. 🙂 They look great. 🙂
CrunchyCreamySw says
Well, thank you, my friend 🙂
Monica Cheng says
Ooh I love the idea of skinny cheesecake bars. I can never get enough of cheesecake in my life! (:
cathy- Noble Pig says
Yay, no dragging out the mixer!!! Love these, especially the chocolate drizzle.
CrunchyCreamySw says
The fastest cheesecake bars in the world!! 🙂 Thanks, Cathy!
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!
CrunchyCreamySw says
And they taste fabulous! Thanks, Marcie!
Kate@Diethood says
Holy wow! 15 minutes? And healthy?!? I'm game!
CrunchyCreamySw says
lol Thanks, Kate!
sally says
I love cheesecake bars (just posted a recipe for them today!) But now I have to try a skinny version. YUM!
CrunchyCreamySw says
Thanks, Sally! Off to check out yours!