SKINNY SPICED CARROT CHEESECAKE BARS

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50% fewer calories • 54% less sodium than the original recipe. This sweet treat is absolutely delicious!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely shredded carrots
3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
4 oz (half of 8-oz package) reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel)
1/4 cup Yoplait® lowfat vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup frozen (thawed) light whipped topping

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350° F. Line 9-inch square pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan. Lightly spray foil with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In medium bowl, mix all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and salt. Add carrots, 1/2 cup of the nuts, the egg, oil and milk. Stir just until combined. Spread mixture evenly in pan.
  • Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan on cooling rack.
  • Using edges of foil, lift uncut bars out of pan. Spread top evenly with Yoplait® Yogurt Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting. To make frosting: In medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in yogurt until smooth. Fold whipped topping into cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup nuts. For 20 bars, cut into 5 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

Ramsogarath Thakur
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I'm going to make this recipe for my next party.


moses onoja
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This recipe looks delicious.


Utkrist Shrestha
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I can't wait to try this recipe.


Muringi J
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Thank you for sharing this recipe.


Clare Mohammed
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I highly recommend this recipe.


lisa l
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These cheesecake bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Samuel Birhanu
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I loved the hint of spice from the cinnamon and nutmeg.


BURTAL DAWOOD
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These cheesecake bars were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious.


Engy Hatem
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I will definitely be making these cheesecake bars again.


Lukyamuzi Gonzaga
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These cheesecake bars were amazing! The crust was perfect and the cheesecake filling was creamy and flavorful.


Azam Gujjar
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I made these cheesecake bars for a potluck and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Cecelia Condon (GAMERGIRLNOTKARINA)
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These cheesecake bars were delicious! The crust was crispy and the cheesecake filling was creamy and smooth. I loved the hint of spice from the cinnamon and nutmeg.


neil bowden
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I love these cheesecake bars! They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Robert Andrews
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These cheesecake bars were so good! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.


Reginah Nkosi
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I made these cheesecake bars last night and they were amazing! The crust was the perfect combination of crunchy and chewy, and the cheesecake filling was creamy and flavorful. I loved the hint of spice from the cinnamon and nutmeg. I will definitely


ABD GUJJAR
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These cheesecake bars were a hit! They were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious. I used a 9x13 inch pan and baked them for 25 minutes. The crust was perfectly golden brown and the cheesecake was creamy and flavorful. I topped the bars