Lighter Oatmeal Crumble Peanut Butter Cheesecake Ba

Name: Lighter Oatmeal Crumble Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CRUST:; 1/2 cups Brown Sugar, Packed; 1/2 cups Plus 3 Tablespoons White Whole Wheat Flour; 3/4 cups Plus 2 Tablespoons Old Fashioned Rolled Oats; 1/4 teaspoons Baking Soda; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 cups Plus 2 Tablespoons Room Temperature Coconut Oil; FOR THE CHEESECAKE:; 8 ounces, weight Reduced-fat Cream Cheese, Softened; 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 1/4 cups Plus 2 Tablespoons Plain Greek Yogurt; 1 Large Egg White; 1/2 cups Peanut Butter Chips, Plus Additional For Topping (optional); Peanut Butter, For Drizzling (optional)

Servings: persons

FOR THE CRUST:
1/2 cups Brown Sugar, Packed
1/2 cups Plus 3 Tablespoons White Whole Wheat Flour
3/4 cups Plus 2 Tablespoons Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
1/4 teaspoons Baking Soda
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1/4 cups Plus 2 Tablespoons Room Temperature Coconut Oil
FOR THE CHEESECAKE:
8 ounces, weight Reduced-fat Cream Cheese, Softened
1/4 cups Granulated Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1/4 cups Plus 2 Tablespoons Plain Greek Yogurt
1 Large Egg White
1/2 cups Peanut Butter Chips, Plus Additional For Topping (optional)
Peanut Butter, For Drizzling (optional)

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Note the baked bars require an hour to cool and an additional 4 hours (minimum) chill time.
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1. Preheat oven to 375u00b0F and spray an 8x8 inch pan with cooking spray.
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2. In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, oatmeal, baking soda and salt until well mixed. Add the coconut oil and use your hands to combine, until the mixture forms crumbs.
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3. Press 1 1/2 cups of the mixture firmly across the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 5 minutes, just until lightly golden brown. Lower the heat to 350u00b0F.
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4. In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the vanilla, Greek yogurt and egg white and beat until just combined, being careful not to over beat. Stir in the peanut butter chips.
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5. Pour the cheesecake filling onto the crust and spread it out evenly. Top with remaining crumbs, and additional peanut butter chips if desired, gently pressing them into the cheesecake.
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6. Bake until the top is golden brown and the sides have slightly risen, leaving the center of the cheesecake feeling a little bit jiggly, about 22-23 minutes. Remove from oven. Let it cool on the counter for 1 hour and then refrigerate for 4 hours to overnight, to set.
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7. Cut into squares, drizzle with peanut butter and devour!
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Notes: The oil should be the consistency of softened butter.

821

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CRUST:, 1/2 cups Brown Sugar, Packed, 1/2 cups Plus 3 Tablespoons White Whole Wheat Flour, 3/4 cups Plus 2 Tablespoons Old Fashioned Rolled Oats, and more.

Yes, Lighter Oatmeal Crumble Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Lighter Oatmeal Crumble Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars

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