Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of these Skinny Coconut Cheesecake Bars, a guilt-free dessert that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Each bar is crafted to be rich and creamy while remaining low in calories—under 120 per serving! With a perfect blend of reduced-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt, these bars are not only satisfying but also nutritious. Topped with toasted coconut and sliced almonds, they deliver a tropical punch that makes them ideal for parties or a sweet treat at home. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, these delicious squares will quickly become your go-to dessert!
Ingredients
- 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
- 1/3 cup shredded or flaked unsweetened coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 baking dish with foil.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the dish. Bake for 8-9 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add yogurt, egg whites, sugar, and flour. Mix well.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for 20 minutes; cover with foil and bake an additional 5 minutes.
- Toast coconut and almonds while baking.
- Cool bars for 5 minutes, top with toasted mixture, chill for at least 4 hours before cutting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg