Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups rolled oats
– ½ cup almond flour
– ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
– â…“ cup maple syrup or honey
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon
– ½ teaspoon nutmeg
– 1 pinch of salt
– 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
– 1 cup Greek yogurt
– ¼ cup brown sugar or a sugar alternative
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
Creating Healthy Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars is easy if you follow these straightforward steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a square baking dish (8×8-inch works well) by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
2. Make the Base: In a medium bowl, mix the rolled oats, almond flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
3. Press the Mixture: Press this oat mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
4. Bake the Crust: Place the crust in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes. Remove and let it cool slightly.
5. Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin spice, and baking powder. Mix until smooth and thoroughly combined.
6. Spread the Filling: Pour the pumpkin cheesecake filling over the cooled oat crust. Spread it evenly.
7. Bake Again: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes or until the filling is set and appears firm.
8. Cool the Bars: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 1 hour to fully set.
9. Slice the Bars: Once chilled and set, cut into squares or rectangle bars.
10. Serve and Enjoy: These bars can be enjoyed chilled, at room temperature, or warmed slightly in the microwave.
Following these steps will lead you to create an incredible healthy dessert that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16 bars
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 5g