With these Light Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars, you can enjoy this favorite seasonal treat without blowing up your diet.
Article is sponsored by Truvia.
A common issue here in the United States, among both adults and children is obesity. Those struggling with weight issues do not necessarily want to be left out when it is time to enjoy holiday treat. This Pumpkin Cheesecake Bar recipe is lower in fat, has plenty of nutrients and is drastically reduced in sugar thanks to the use of Truvia Baking Blend. Enjoy, but remember, no matter how much healthier it may be, it is still dessert.
If you are looking for a very low carb/keto recipe check out my Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe, which can easily be adapted to bars as well.
Light Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars Recipe
These pumpkin cheesecake bars are easy to make and despite being light are quite delicious. This seasonal recipe is the perfect way to end any fall meal. They are even a great Thanksgiving dessert idea.
More Delicious Dessert Bars
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars
- Easter Magic Cookie Bars
- Peanut Butter Magic Cookie Bars
- Cherry Cobbler Bars
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup quick oats
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup ground almonds crunchy almond butter would be fine, as well
- ⅓ cup butter
- 3 tbs Truvia Baking Blend
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
Filling
- 3 egg whites
- ⅛ teaspoon creme de tartar
- 1 package ⅓ less fat cream cheese softened
- 1 whole egg
- 1 15 oz. can pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- ⅓ cup Truvia Baking Blend
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix together the crust ingredients, until well distributed and crumbly.
- Dump the crust mix into a greased (or non-stick sprayed) 8x11 baking dish. Gently press down, and even out height. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven.
- While crust is baking, Beat the 3 egg whites with the creme de tartar, until forming stiff peaks. Set aside.
- Whisk together the remaining ingredients in different bowl until well mixed, then fold the egg whites into the filling, until smoothly distributed.
- Spread filling over crust and bake for 20-22 minutes.
- Allow to cool to room temperature before refrigerator. Serve well chilled with whipped cream.
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I can't believe that many Bolivians live below the poverty line 🙁
Mickey says
The bars look so good! And I love hearing about wonderful causes like this.
Tammy says
I've got plans to make these for Thanksgiving 😉 We support some missionary friends in Bolivia and they share stories like these all too often 🙁 I'm going to go share the video!
Donna says
It really is heartbreaking. I love pumpkin and those bars look amazing.
HilLesha says
That looks every bit of being scrumptious!
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says
Great photos! It sure does look delicious!
Emily Lanham says
Anyone know how many calories per serving on this?