Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars (A Healthier Holiday Treat)

 

If you love the warm, cozy flavors of gingerbread but want something lighter than traditional holiday desserts, Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars are the perfect choice. These bars combine spicy gingerbread with creamy cheesecake in a healthier way—less sugar, lighter ingredients, and all the festive flavor you crave.

They’re ideal for winter gatherings, meal-prep desserts, or a guilt-free sweet treat with your evening tea ☕.

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✨ Why You’ll Love These Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars

• Lower in sugar than classic cheesecake

• Made with protein-rich Greek yogurt

• Perfectly portioned—no overindulging

• Festive spices without being overly sweet

• Easy to slice, store, and share

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🧾 Ingredients

For the Gingerbread Base

• 1 cup whole wheat flour or oat flour

• 1 tsp ground ginger

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp nutmeg

• ¼ tsp cloves

• ½ tsp baking soda

• Pinch of salt

• ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce

• ¼ cup molasses

• 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cheesecake Layer

• 1 cup low-fat cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt

• ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp cinnamon

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👩‍🍳 How to Make Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars

Step 1: Prepare the Base

Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk flour, spices, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, mix applesauce, molasses, coconut oil, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth. Spread evenly in the pan.

Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Layer

Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, honey, egg, vanilla, and cinnamon. Mix until creamy.

Step 3: Assemble & Bake

Pour cheesecake mixture over the gingerbread base. Smooth the top.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the center is just set.

Step 4: Cool & Slice

Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.

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🥗 Nutritional Benefits

• Protein boost from Greek yogurt

• Less refined sugar thanks to honey & molasses

• Whole grains for better digestion

• Satisfies sweet cravings without heavy calories

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💡 Healthy Tips & Variations

• Use almond flour for a gluten-free option

• Add a gingerbread spice swirl on top

• Top with crushed walnuts for extra crunch

• Drizzle lightly with dark chocolate for special occasions

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❄️ Storage Tips

• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days

• Freeze individual bars for up to 1 month