Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 1 1/2 cups graham crackers crumbs (cinnamon or plain)
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil (or melted butter)
- 8 ounces block of light (1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened)
- 3/4 teaspoon of stevia (or 1/2 cup granulated sugar)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
- 1 cup reduced fat Greek yogurt
- 2/3 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Instruction
- Heat oven to 300°F.
- Line a 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper
- In a medium size bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with the melted coconut oil (or butter).
- Press the crust on the bottom of the baking dish with your fingers.
- Bake at 300°F for 20-22 minutes or until it feels dry to the touch. Cool completely.
- In the mixing bowl, add the cream cheese and yogurt and beat on low speed until light and fluffy.
- Add in the pumpkin purée and stevia (or sugar).
- Add the egg white and mix until just combined
- Mix in the cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla until combined.
- Bake the cheesecake for 20-22 minutes or until set and the center barely moves when you give it a little shake. (if using granulated sugar, baking time may vary)
- Cool completely
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before cutting bars.
- Once chilled, slice into bars and top each bar with powdered sugar if desired.
- Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- ENJOY!!