Who’s ready for a little dessert? This easy Greek Yogurt Skinny Cheesecake bites recipe is just what the diet ordered. Having your cheesecake and not having to worry about all those calories in your typical cheesecake is a godsend.
The creaminess of these Cheesecake bites is just what any person who loves dessert would want to experience. The filling is lightened up by using greek yogurt and light or fat-free cream cheese and a low-calorie sweetener instead of sugar. We used pecans, oats, and coconut oil to make a healthier base.
There is nothing quite like this dessert and you won’t be able to stop at just having one! Your kids are even going to love this dessert, there’s just no going back to any other after you’ve tried it.
Ingredients you will need
- Rolled Oats
- Pecans
- Coconut Oil
- Cinnamon
- Low-calorie sweetener or honey
- Greek yogurt
- Light cream cheese
- Egg
- Vanilla Extract
- Berries
Why this recipe is perfect for you
- Easy: These cheesecake bites are so easy to make and the perfect bite-size desserts to serve a guest
- Healthy – made with clean and healthy ingredients for a no-guilt dessert option
- So good – They are seriously so good. You would have to be the judge and come back and let us know what you think.
How to make these cheesecake bites
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a muffin pan with 9 cupcake liners.
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Place the oats and nuts in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until the oats and nuts are coarsely chopped. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the cinnamon, coconut oil, and sweetener.
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Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the oatmeal mixture into each of the cupcake liners, pressing the mixture down with a spoon. Bake for 10 minutes then remove from oven and cool completely.
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Using a mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the Greek yogurt, sweetener, egg, and vanilla. Beat until completely smooth.
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Divide the filling evenly between the muffin liners. Then bake in the oven for 25 minutes, until centers are set.
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Allow to cool completely, then place in the refrigerator to chill. When you’re ready to serve the cheesecakes, remove the paper liners and top them with the berries and mint sprigs (optional).
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Store any remaining cheesecake bites in the refrigerator.
FAQ’s and Substitutes
- Pecans: you can use walnuts or almonds
- Oil: use any other bland oil or butter
- Sweetener: Low-calorie sweeteners like Truvia, honey, or maple syrup.
How long does a fresh cheesecake last?
Cheesecake typically lasts about 5-7 days if stored in the fridge. Tightly wrap it with plastic in its original container or place it in an airtight container. If you would like your cheesecake to last longer, feel free to freeze it and just remove the night before and let it thaw in the fridge.
Can Cheesecake sit out
You can absolutely leave it to sit out. But not for too long. It should be ok to let your cheesecake sit out at room temperate for a maximum of 6 hours. Depending on the temperature of your kitchen, most recipes will call for some sort of dairy so its recommended to store your unused cheesecake in the fridge to be on the safe side.
Other healthy desserts to try
- Healthy Double Chocolate Brownies
- No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake
- Cranberry Orange Bread
- Vegan Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
- Cookies and Cream Protein Icecream
- Chocolate Zucchini Cake
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Greek Yogurt Skinny Cheesecake Bites
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans walnuts or almonds
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 2 tablespoons low-calorie granulated sweetener or honey
For the filling:
- 4 ounces light cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 cup fat-free Greek yogurt vanilla or plain
- 1/4 cup low-calorie granulated sweetener or honey
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh berries
Optional: mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a muffin pan with 9 cupcake liners.
- Place the oats and nuts in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until the oats and nuts are coarsely chopped. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the cinnamon, coconut oil, and sweetener.
- Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the oatmeal mixture into each of the cupcake liners, pressing the mixture down with a spoon. Bake for 10 minutes then remove from oven and cool completely.
- Using a mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the Greek yogurt, sweetener, egg, and vanilla. Beat until completely smooth.
- Divide the filling evenly between the muffin liners.
- Bake in the oven for 25 minutes, until centers are set.
- Allow to cool completely, then place in the refrigerator to chill.
- When you're ready to serve the cheesecakes, remove the paper liners and top them with the berries and mint sprigs (optional).
- Store any remaining cheesecakes in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Pecans: you can use walnuts or almonds
- Oil: use any other bland oil or butter
- Sweetener: Low-calorie sweeteners like Truvia, honey, or maple syrup.
- Cream-cheese: fat-free, light or dairy-free
- Yogurt: Greek yogurt or dairy-free option
Kalea says
I love that this is so healthy and delicious!!!
Thank you
Sharon says
I Love Love LOVE this recipe! First time baking a chessecake a few weeks ago and opted to make this one as i loved the ingredients used. WOW!!!! what a easy recipe to follow and incredibly delicious – the perfect size too. Second time baking these and its a double batch with frozen berries thrown in….. cant wait for dessert
Rena says
Makes me so happy! Thank you. I am glad this turned out so good for you.
emma róna says
Hi,
I’m so excited about making this it looks so good, I was wondering if I could do one big cake with this recipe?
Rena says
It should be fine. You may need to bake about 10-15 minutes longer to make sure its cooked through
Marie says
These are sooooo good! Made it with 0% fat greek yogourt and light cream cheese, made some with lemon juice and zest, some others with cookies n’cream chipits and they were all great! Thanks for this recipe!
Rena says
Amazing. Glad you loved it.
Michelle says
Going to try today! Looks so good. How many are in a serving? Macros included are for 1 serving or whole batch?
Rena says
It’s for a single serving. So one Cheesecake
Claire says
Can this be made in advance? Like 2-3 days ahead of time? Thanks
Rena says
Yes. You can make in advance
Hayley says
These turned out amazing! I’ve been trying to eat healthier lately but I have such a sweet tooth and struggle to find healthy dessert recipes that are actually tasty. These fit perfectly into my meal plan and are very satisfying! I put a small amount of whipped cream on top and it was fabulous!
Rena says
Great! Glad you loved it
Allison says
I loved these! I have such a sweet tooth, but try to keep it healthier and these are perfect. I made a strawberry purée from fresh strawberries to put on top. Will be making these again!
Rena says
Amazing. Glad you loved it.
Jess says
Can i use an organic agave nectar for the sweetener?
Rena says
Hi there. Yes you can
Van Chen says
Would sugar free maple syrup work? And would it change the flavor
Rena says
the flavor shouldn’t change much but worth the try
Zitlali says
Hi, can this be made in a springform pan instead?
Rena says
Yes, you can. You may need to bake a bit longer
jennifer says
Hi.. Can these be frozen?
Rena says
Yes, you can freeze without the fruits. Thaw and then add the fruits
Sarah says
I can’t wait to make these! Is there a way to make the filling a lemon cheesecake without compromising the ratio? We are doing a Greek dinner and thought lemon cheesecake would pair nicely!
Onita Watkins says
This looks very good. I wonder how many weight watchers points this would be ?
Bri says
Hi Rena! Do you have any nutritional information for these?
Rena says
Hi Bri. Yes, they are at the very bottom.
Diane says
I wanted to make this for my mom but dont think I can. She has Kidney Disease and cant have Oats. She can have all the other ingredients though.
Rena says
You can use crushed nuts like walnuts almonds or pecans.
Maru says
That recipe I havent not done but I like it is healthy and not with soo many fat ingredients or sugar.
I want to know if I can use whole wheat oats instead of the regular oats?
Thanks
Rena says
Thank you. Yes, you can use that.