Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars With An Almond-Oatmeal Crust


  • Author: Joscelyn Abreu
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Yield: 16 squares 1x

Description

These cheesecake bars are made a little healthier by using coconut sugar and have an almond-oatmeal crust, making them gluten-free!


Ingredients

Scale

Crust:

Pumpkin Filling:


Instructions

To Make The Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. In the bowl of a food processor, combine oats, almonds, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Pulse mixture until crumbly. Add coconut oil and blend until combined. If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a coffee grinder to break down oats and almonds or chop finely with a knife, then combine with other ingredients in a bowl. Pour mixture into an 8×8 pan lined with parchment paper or foil. Press evenly to the bottom of the pan. Place crust into the 350F oven to pre-bake for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool while you prepare the filling.

To Make The Filling:

  1. Place cream cheese into a mixing bowl and beat until fluffy. Pour in sugar and continue to beat until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, blending until well incorporated. Mix in pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Pour filling onto the prepared crust and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until center is set.

Notes

*If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, you can use 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, and a pinch each of ground ginger and cloves.

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Dessert, Gluten-Free