Cheesecakes are undoubtedly dreamy and delicious. The problem for many cheesecake lovers is that they are also high in a lot of things people try to avoid—fat, sugar, calories, etc. Well, invention apparently has more than one mother. Beyond necessity, desire also leads to some startling inventions, including cheesecake alternatives that are lower in lots of the ingredients people are trying to avoid. The recipe below is inspired by The Big Man’s World, a site dedicated to developing healthier alternatives to traditional foods many crave. But there are lots of other “healthy” cheesecake options out there. A few are listed below.
By The Numbers
- Prep & Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Chilling Time: Four hours minimum
- Servings: 12
- Nutrition Notes (Per Serving): Calories 93; Carbohydrates 9g; Protein: 6g; Fat 4g; Sodium 166mg; Potassium 98mg; Fiber 1g; Vitamin A 155IU; Calcium 35mg; Iron 1mg; Net Carbs 8g
Ingredients
Crust
- Two cups of sugar-free cookies crushed (see sugar-free cookies recipe)
- One-half cup of keto brown sugar
- One-third cup of butter
Filling
- One cup of nonfat cream cheese
- Two cups of nonfat Greek yogurt
- Two large eggs
- Two-thirds cup of keto brown sugar
- One-quarter cup of flour
- One-quarter teaspoon of salt
- One teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
- The oven should be preheated to 325F.
- Combine and whisk crushed cookies, brown sugar and melted butter together.
- Transfer into a greased 8-inch springform pan, forming a layer on the bottom of the pan.
- Mix all of the cheesecake filling ingredients in a blender until they are smooth.
- Transfer the mixture into the spring pan.
- Bake for up to 55 minutes or until the middle of the cake is fully cooked. Test by inserting a clean knife or fork into the middle of the cheesecake to see if the batter is still wet.
- Once baking is finished, let the cake sit out at room temperature until it cools.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours.
- Top it with fresh fruit for a naturally sweet touch.
Notes
Cheesecakes have a long shelf life. They can stay serving ready for up to two weeks in the refrigerator and up to six months if packed properly in a freezer.
More On Healthy Cheesecake
Indulge in the creamy decadence of cheesecake without the guilt. Healthy cheesecakes are a game-changer, crafted with wholesome ingredients and sweetened naturally with fresh fruit. These lighter alternatives pack all the flavor of traditional cheesecake with fewer calories and more nutrients. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while staying on track with your health goals, healthy cheesecakes are a delicious dessert you can feel good about enjoying.
Please visit The Big Man’s World’s cheesecake recipe. Other options include recipes from Secretly Healthy Home, The Protein Chef and Eliya Eats.
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