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Sopapilla Protein Cheesecake Bars

These low carb sopapilla protein cheesecake bars are full of flavor, and they make a great keto snack. 8g protein and 1g carbs per piece!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 9 bars
Calories: 74kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

All ingredients should be at room temperature.

    Top and bottom layers:

    Cheesecake filling:

    Cinnamon topping:

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325F (163C).
    • Line a 7" or 8" square (or similarly sized) pan with parchment paper.
    • Begin to prepare the top and bottom layers by mixing Neufchâtel cheese with egg whites and toffee stevia until combined.
    • Add vegan protein powder, and mix well.
    • Spoon half of the mixture into the pan, and set aside.
    • Prepare cheesecake filling by mixing all the filling ingredients on low speed (or by hand) until smooth and creamy.
    • Spoon cheesecake filling over the bottom layer. Smooth out with your spoon.
    • Spoon the remaining top/bottom layer over the cheesecake layer. Set aside.
    • In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and stevia for the topping.
    • Sprinkle over the top layer.
    • Bake at 325F (163C) for about 20 minutes, or until firm. (Try not to overcook, as the cheesecake layer will get more spongey and less creamy.)
    • Let cool completely (at room temperature, then refrigerate).
    • Cut into bars, and enjoy!

    Notes

    The vegan protein used in the top and bottom layers is a pea protein blend. I don't think whey protein would work as well, since it would essentially be the the same as the cheesecake filling. If you do try using whey, omit the egg whites.
    Feel free to substitute your favorite sweetener in place of the stevia.
    If your ingredients are not at room temperature, you may need to bake it a few minutes longer. It might crack or not bake so evenly, but that's the worst that would happen. It will still be delicious!
    The same inclusions or toppings that you'd add to cheesecake would taste great here, as well. Try adding to the cheesecake filling:
    Lastly, I find that the flavors really come out after letting these refrigerate for a while.
    Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1/9 recipe | Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Sugar: 1g