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Skinny Coconut Cheesecake Bars

Lighter, guilt-free cheesecake bars loaded with tropical coconut flavor, featuring a graham cracker crust and topped with a glossy glaze, toasted coconut, and almonds.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Graham Cracker Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tbsp light butter melted (or coconut oil)
  • 1-2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tbsp granulated sweetener
Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz reduced-fat cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt room temp
  • 0.33 cup granulated sweetener or pure cane sugar
  • 2 large egg whites room temp
  • 1.5 tsp coconut extract
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Glossy Topping
  • 0.5 cup shredded coconut unsweetened, toasted
  • 0.25 cup slivered almonds toasted
  • 2 tbsp light agave nectar or honey, for glazing

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Electric Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, almond milk, and sweetener until moist. Press firmly into the pan and bake for 8 minutes. Cool slightly.
  3. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add Greek yogurt and sweetener, beating until creamy.
  4. Add egg whites, coconut extract, and vanilla. Beat on low speed until just combined. Fold in the flour gently.
  5. Pour the completely wet, smooth filling over the crust. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly.
  6. Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight to set.
  7. Toast the coconut and almonds in a dry skillet until golden. Set aside to cool.
  8. Lift cheesecake from the pan. Brush the top generously with agave nectar to create a highly reflective, glossy wet glaze. Sprinkle with toasted coconut and almonds. Slice and serve.

Notes

Ensuring your cream cheese and Greek yogurt are at room temperature is essential for a smooth, lump-free filling. For perfectly clean slices, wipe your knife with a hot, damp cloth between every cut.