Skinny Coconut Cheesecake Bars: 16 Guilt-Free Slices
Lightened-up coconut cheesecake bars made with reduced-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt, featuring a coconut graham crust and creamy tropical flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 175 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 16 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, coconut oil, and shredded coconut. Press firmly into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
- Beat cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and coconut milk.
- Pour filling over crust and spread evenly. Bake 25–30 minutes until set with slight jiggle in the center.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 2 hours before slicing.
- Sprinkle with shredded coconut before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
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