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Lightened Up No Bake Cheesecake Bars from Lauren Kelly Nutrition
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5 from 6 votes

No Bake Cheesecake Bars

Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert, treat
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 9 - 12 bars
Calories: 226kcal
Author: Lauren Kelly

Ingredients

  • For the crust:
  • 14 whole wheat graham crackershalves
  • ½ cup ground flaxseed
  • 2 tablespoons unrefined sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup coconut oil melted (can also use melted butter)
  • For the Cheesecake:
  • 1 8 ounce package cream cheese left at room temperature
  • 6 ounces plain Greek yogurt
  • juice from one lemon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup unrefined sugar

Instructions

  • Prepare crust by mixing all the ingredients together in a medium bowl.
  • Press down evenly in a greased 8 x 8 inch pan until evenly spread.
  • Place in the refrigerator to set for at least an hour.
  • Place cream cheese and Greek yogurt in a medium size bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Add vanilla, lemon juice and sugar and beat again until smooth.
  • Pour over crust and refrigerate again for at least 4-6 hours until completely set.
  • Slice into 9-12 bars.

Notes

To store: Place in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
These bars need to stay in the refrigerator or they get soft.  That's why my pictures aren't the best, I was taking so long to style and take pictures and they got soft.

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 1mg