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.
Marcie W. says
Your pumpkin bars look exquisite! I wish there was a cure for world hunger. It is always so horrifically sad to think of others suffering.
Robin Gagnon says
Here are children are unhealthy from eating too many calories, there too few. I love that this brand is helping both.
Stefanie says
Mmm pumpkin cheesecake.
Colleen says
The pumpkin bars look yummy. I can't imagine being hungry and it is such a sad thought when children live this way.
Robin Gagnon says
I actually started crying during one of the videos. The little girl's pigtails reminded me of my daughter & it broke my heart.
Vanessa: thequeenofswag says
Any Cheese cake is always my favorite! This looks delish!
Kathleen says
The cheesecake bars are amazing, but even better is being able to help such a great cause!
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
It's so sad that any child goes hungry. Delicious recipe!
Tricia @ Night owl mama says
your recipe sounds delicious we love cheesecake
Leilani says
I need to try something like this, but without the pumpkin. I'm not a fan of pumpkin.
Kelsey Apley says
Awww I love this!!! Plus those bars look heavenly, and i wish I had one right now :-)!!!
Melanie says
yum, those look delicious!!!
It's hard to believe that there is still hunger in the world today. So sad 🙁
Angela says
It's nice to see Truvia helping out other children in the world! Those cheesecake bars make me want dessert right now!!
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
It is definitely so easy to get caught up in our American problems -- ones that are honestly so trivial. I , for one, had no idea about Bolivia's poverty issues. 🙁
Toni says
So sad that there are so many hungry children.
HilLesha says
Those pumpkin bars look really good!
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
Your pumpkin cheesecake bars look amazing! I don't even eat pumpkin but these look so good, I may give them a try.
Paula @ Frosted Fingers says
I LOVE cheesecake. I don't think I've ever had pumpkin cheesecake. I'd love to give these a try!
I wish it were easier to help or adopt kids that need homes in other countries.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Mmmmmm, pumpkin! These look and sound amazing!
Jenn @TheRebelChick says
Those pumpkin bars look delicious. I can't believe that you can feed FOUR people for just $1! Thanks for sharing!!
Mellisa says
It so sad to think that so many children go hungry all around the world.
courtney says
It kills me knowing some baby's can't have a meal before bed.. when they wake up.. or just when they're hungry 🙁 These bars are too sweet! 🙂
Lolo says
Oh my goodness, Pumpkin and Cheesecake. Sounds amazing.
Jenn says
What a yummy treat for fall. Love that Truvia is supporting a good cause.
Anne says
A delicious recipe!! What a great cause too!
Liz says
So curious about truvia and how it translates in a recipe. I'll have to try this because it sure looks yummy!
Sheri says
Your pumpkin bar recipe looks sooo good. Pumpkin is my favourite. Truvia is doing great things!