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Healthier Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars
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Healthier Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars

Healthier Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars with Oatmeal Crumble {Whole Wheat + Super Simple}

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 206 kcal
Course: Dessert

Ingredients

For the cheesecake base:
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour plus 3 tablespoons
  • 3/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil at room temperature, plus 2 tablespoons
For the cheesecake:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese not fat free, reduced fat, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt plain, non fat, plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1 egg large, white
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter chips optional, plus additional for topping
  • peanut butter optional, for drizzling

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and spray an 8x8 inch pan with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, oatmeal, baking soda and salt until well mixed. Add the coconut oil and use your hands to combine, until the mixture forms crumbs.
  3. Press 1 1/2 cups of the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 5 minutes, just until lightly golden brown. Lower the heat to 350°F.
  4. In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the vanilla, Greek yogurt and egg white and beat until just combined, being careful not to over beat. Stir in the peanut butter chips.
  5. Pour the cheesecake filling onto the crust and spread out evenly. Top with remaining crumbs, and additional peanut butter chips if desired, pressing them into the cheesecake lightly.
  6. Bake until the top is golden brown and the sides have slightly risen, leaving the center of the cheesecake feeling a little bit jiggly, about 22-23 minutes. Let cool on the counter for 1 hour and then refrigerate for 4 hours to overnight, to set.
  7. Cut into squares, drizzle with peanut butter and devour!

Notes

  • The oil should be the consistency of softened butter.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 206kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 148mg (6%) Potassium 128mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 104IU (2%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 206

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 206kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 148mg 6%
Potassium 128mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 104IU 2%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.