Description
Indulge in guilt-free delight with these Skinny Coconut Cheesecake Bars! Perfect for any occasion, these creamy bars are infused with rich coconut flavor and topped with crunchy almonds and toasted coconut. Each bar is under 120 calories, allowing you to satisfy your sweet cravings without derailing your diet. Easy to prepare and made with wholesome ingredients like reduced-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt, they offer a light yet delicious dessert option everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup graham crackers
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces reduced fat cream cheese
- 3/4 cup plain 0% Greek yogurt
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 teaspoons coconut extract
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds (for topping)
- 1/3 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 baking dish with foil.
- For the crust, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the dish and bake for 8-9 minutes until golden.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth; add Greek yogurt, sugar, egg whites, and flour. Mix until creamy, then stir in extracts.
- Pour filling over cooled crust; bake for 20 minutes covered with foil for an additional 5 minutes.
- Toast sliced almonds and shredded coconut on medium-low heat until lightly browned.
- Cool the bars for 5 minutes, sprinkle with toasted toppings, chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg