If you overlook a recipe with a lot of ingredients because you think it’s complicated, take another look! Often recipes with the most ingredients are the easiest to make! I’m going to prove that to you today with my Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Squares! These squares are so delicious with only 210 calories and 3.5 grams of fat! Even better, they have 22 grams of protein and more than 5 grams of fiber. They are a perfect treat to conquer your sweet tooth any time of day!
Typically when I write my recipes, I will just list a generic whey, casein or blended protein in the ingredients. However, every once in a while I come across a protein that I just can’t help but mention, and Jamie Eason’s signature protein line has led me to do just that! Enjoy!
Keeping our bodies in shape is hard work… and, yes, it absolutely does mean making sacrifices when it comes to the foods that we choose to eat! However, the key is to still enjoy the foods that you love by simply recreating them into a healthy version. That’s what I’m here for! I’ll take the guesswork away from you and bring you new recipes each and every week! It’s all about being creative with good-for-you foods! As my trademark proclaims, I will always do my best to deliver to you: 100% Taste, 0% Guilt! It’s all here for you and ready to go. Each Alli’s Slim Pickins recipe provides detailed ingredients, nutritional information, and step-by-step instructions on how to prepare each mouth-watering meal! Come on, let’s make it happen…
PUMPKIN PIE CHEESECAKE SQUARES
Ingredients
CAKE LAYER
1.5 cups oat flour
1.5 TB coconut flour
2.5 scoops Jamie Eason Vanilla Whey Protein Isolate Shake, or vanilla whey isolate of choice
1 TB pumpkin pie spice
1/3 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 cup granulated stevia (or your preferred sweetener)
1/3 cup egg whites
1/4 cup unsweetened 2% Greek yogurt
1 cup canned pure pumpkin puree
2 tsp. vanilla extract
CREAM CHEESE LAYER
8 oz. fat free cream cheese
1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/3 cup egg whites
1/4 cup unsweetened 2% Greek yogurt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 scoop Jamie Eason vanilla Whey Protein Isolate Shake, or vanilla whey isolate of choice
1/4 cup granulated stevia (or your preferred sweetener)
1 TB coconut flour
How to Prepare
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spray a 9×9-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
3. Cake layer: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix together until smooth.
4. Cream cheese layer: Combine cream cheese, almond milk, egg whites, yogurt, and vanilla extract in separate bowl and mix well until smooth. Add whey, stevia, and coconut flour and mix until smooth.
5. Pour cake batter into bottom of pan. Pour cream cheese batter on top and gently smooth with a spatula.
6. Bake 20-25 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean and top is light golden brown. Enjoy!
NUTRITION DATA
Per square (recipe serves 8): 210 calories, 23 grams protein, 38 grams carbohydrates (5.5 grams fiber), 3.5 grams fat
100% TASTE, 0% GUILT
Editor’s Note: If you have any specific requests or would like to share your feedback on the above recipes, please e-mail Allison Frahn at AliFrahn@yahoo.com.
