Heart Healthy Mini Cheesecakes Recipe
Easy, adorable, and perfectly sweet, these velvety yogurt-based cheesecakes are baked in the oven and chilled before being topped with delicious fresh fruit. Honey, reduced-fat cream cheese, and vanilla combine for an unforgettably creamy bite.
Ingredients
Recipe yields 12 servings
1/2 cup ground almonds
1 Tbsp coconut oil
12 oz reduced-fat cream cheese
6 oz nonfat plain Greek yogurt (gluten free if needed)
1/4 cup honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 egg whites
Fresh blueberries or sliced strawberries, for garnish
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Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°. Line a mini muffin pan with 24 mini-cupcake liners.
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine the almonds with the coconut oil. Divide the mixture among the cupcake liners and press the mixture into the cupcake liners to form a crust.
Step 3
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and yogurt until smooth. Beat in the honey and vanilla. Add egg and egg whites; beat until blended.
Step 4
Fill each mini-cupcake liner with cream cheese mixture. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until puffed and set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour (centers will sink slightly).
Step 5
Top each mini cheesecake with blueberries or strawberries. Chill for at least 1 hour. Keep chilled until serving.
Time: 60 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 134
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 2 cheesecakes
Per serving:
calories:134
total fat:8g
sat fat:4g
cholesterol:35mg
sodium:104mg
total carb:9g
fibers:0g
proteins:6g
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About This Healthy Recipe
Looking for a celiac friendly recipe that the kids will also love? Look no further! These gluten free mini cheesecake bites are the perfect option for you. Both delicious and nutritious, this recipe contains just 4 grams of saturated fat making it a great option for those currently following a heart healthy diet. Made with 9 simple ingredients, and containing just 9 grams of carbohydrates per serving, this low carb treat is also diabetic friendly. Rather than using a graham cracker crust, this recipe calls for an equally tasty flour-free ground almond crust.This recipe is 100% vegetarian and provides 6 grams of protein per serving. Each bite is sure to satisfy the sweet tooth without overindulging, made with honey, and topped with fresh fruit for natural sweetness without the added sugar. The best part about these bites? These guilt free treats are just 134 calories per serving and will be gone before you know it, enjoy!
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