Description
Creamy, rich, and satisfying cheesecake bars made with low-fat ingredients and shredded coconut, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 cup low-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup sweetener of choice (e.g., stevia, erythritol)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted coconut oil until combined and crumbly. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Beat the low-fat cream cheese in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Add Greek yogurt, sweetener, shredded coconut, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Crack the eggs into the mixture one at a time, mixing gently until just incorporated.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Allow the bars to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
These bars are great for make-ahead and can be stored in the refrigerator or frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg