Give this easy chocolate chip cheesecake bars recipe a try. There’s chocolate chips baked in a basic cheesecake on a gluten free pecan based crust.
Over the last month, I have been trying to lose those last few pounds that seem to be the hardest to get rid of. I’ve maintained a healthy weight and the most I’ve ever gained going off the low carb diet is about 10 pounds.
Although my metabolism seems to have slowed down after turning 40, I always prefer eating natural and unprocessed foods. These healthier foods in my diet seem to help keep me from getting too far over my desired weight. These easy chocolate chip cheesecake bars fit right into the plan.
My thyroid was irradiated over ten years ago. And, I have been able to keep my thyroid hormone levels in a good range using natural desiccated thyroid supplements each day. I was put on synthroid in the beginning, but it did not seem to work as good as the natural based Armour thyroid prescription.
Since returning to a low carb diet last year, I was able to easily lose five pounds. I did eat a lot more calories over the holidays which caused me to gain a few of those back. But, I’ve cut back on the amount of food I’ve been eating since the new year.
Now that I’m back into a regular exercise routine, I’ve managed to lose the extra weight I gained over the holidays. Some people don’t work regular exercise in. Although it’s possible to lose without it, I believe getting active is important in any lifestyle.
It’s the last five that I’m having trouble with. So I plan to be post fewer heavy calorie dessert recipes over the next month as I work toward bringing my weight down. But, I do want to share this simple recipe for easy chocolate chip cheesecake bars.
I made up a nut crust for the bars, but leftover cookies or brownies could also be crumbled up and used instead. I am savoring every bite of this cheesecake as I am cutting back on the sweets for at least a month to see if it helps me reach my weight loss goal.
If you like these bars, you may want to try my no bake chocolate chip nut butter bars or my coconut chocolate chip bars. Those are other low carb snack bars that are easy to make treats.
Easy Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars Recipe – Low Carb Gluten Free
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup powdered low carb sweetener or powdered erythritol
- 1/4 teaspoon stevia concentrated powder
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup almond flour
- 3/4 cup ground pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar free chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup powdered low carb sweetener or powdered erythritol
- 1/4 teaspoon stevia concentrated powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mix together ingredients for the crust until dough comes together. Press crust into an 8×8 or 9×9 pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sweeteners on medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Blend in vanilla and eggs. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Pour cream cheese mixture over crust.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until set. Cool.
Notes
Nutrition
Additional Info
- Net Carbs 5g
- % Carbs: 9.3%
- % Protein: 7.4%
- % Fat: 83.3%
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Note on Nutritional Information
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
Martha says
December 22, 2018 at 2:35 pmIs a serving 1 carb or 5 carbs?
Lisa MarcAurele says
December 24, 2018 at 6:59 am1 bar is 6g total carb or 5g net carbs if you minus the fiber.
Emily Kemp says
July 25, 2018 at 4:17 amThese look delicious and so much fun to make!
Deb says
June 15, 2017 at 3:40 pmIs there chocolate in the crust part of these?
Lisa says
June 16, 2017 at 5:59 pmI didn’t use any, but you could add some if you wish.
Patricia says
August 17, 2016 at 10:09 amCan I get the nutritional information on these if you have it, please?
Lisa says
August 17, 2016 at 5:33 pmI’m trying to do these as I have time as it takes a bit to calculate. I just plug into the recipe analyzer at Calorie Count.
Jillian Babbel says
February 14, 2011 at 8:17 amLooks very yummy! I really do need to buy some xanthan gum so I can try it in all your desserts!