Description
These cheesecake bars don't even require you to have an oven. It has mildly sweet banana and honey oatmeal crust, filling with Greek yogurt that's flavored by natural peanut butter and dates, and all topped by melted dark chocolate and chopped peanuts. No bake not only makes the recipe easier, but it preserves all the probiotics in the yogurt, making this a great fermented food at dessert time. For having no protein powder, this dessert is fairly high in protein, as well as a good source of healthy fats, fiber, and complex carbs.
Time
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
Cost
Total Cost:
Cost per Serving:
$0.49
Ingredients
Serving(s)
Crust
- 1 medium Banana, overripe
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 tbsp Coconut flour
- 1 1/4 cup Rolled oats
Filling
- 1/2 cup Natural peanut butter
- 4 oz, about 16 deglet noor or 5 medjool Dates
- 2 cup Plain nonfat greek yogurt
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Topping
- 3.5 oz, chopped 70% chocolate
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 oz, chopped Peanuts
Instructions
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- In a bowl, mash a banana with the back of a fork. Combine together the rest of the crust ingredients with a silicone spatula - honey, cinnamon, vanilla, coconut flour, and rolled oats. Mix until well combined
- Line an 9" square pan with parchment paper. Evenly press your crust into the pan. Freeze to set as you prepare the filling
- In a food processor, blend together peanut butter and dates until all the dates are fully chopped. Add in the yogurt and vanilla, and blend until smooth and fully combined
- Alternatively, you can use 1/4 cup (80 g) of sugar free syrup in the filling in place of 4 oz (113 g) dates
- Use a silicone spatula to evenly spread the filling on top of the oatmeal crust. Freeze for a few minutes to harden as you prepare the topping
- In a small bowl, combine together roughly chopped chocolate with water. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until you have a smooth ganache
- Evenly spread your melted chocolate on top of the yogurt filling, and sprinkle the top with your chopped peanuts
- Chill in the fridge overnight to set before slicing
| Nutrient | With Dates | With Sugar Free Syrup |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 172 | 153 |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 7.0 g |
| Fat | 8.3 g | 8.3 g |
| Net Carbs | 15.9 g | 11.2 g |
| Fiber | 3.5 g | 2.9 g |
| Added Sugar | 2.9 g | 2.9 g |
| Sugar Alcohol | 0.0 g | 2.7 g |
Nutrition Facts
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Total Fat: 8.3g (11 %)
Saturated Fat: 2.5g (13 %)
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.5g
Cholesterol: 2mg (1 %)
Sodium: 52mg (2 %)
Total Carbohydrate: 19.4g (7 %)
Fiber: 3.5g (12 %)
Net Carbs: 15.9g
Total Sugar: 9.8g
Added Sugar: 2.9g (6 %)
Protein: 7.1g (14 %)
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Vitamin B12: 0.23mcg (10 %)
Vitamin D: 0.0mcg (0 %)
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Calcium: 51mg (4 %)
Iron: 1.5mg (8 %)
Magnesium: 57mg (14 %)
Potassium: 242mg (5 %)
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