Healthier Brownie Bottom Cheesecake
This healthier brownie bottom cheesecake features a fudgy brownie base made with wholesome ingredients topped by a creamy cheesecake layer.
Equipment
- 2 medium mixing bowls
Ingredients
Brownie Layer:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup all natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- pinch salt
Cheesecake Layer:
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tbs arrowroot powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbs sugar
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line an 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
Brownie Layer:
- In a medium bowl, add in the Greek yogurt, peanut butter, cacao powder, maple syrup, salt and mix together until combined. Next, transfer batter to the loaf pan and spread out evenly.
Cheesecake Layer:
- In another medium bowl, add in the eggs, Greek yogurt, arrowroot powder, vanilla, sugar, salt and mix together until combined. Transfer this mixture on top of the brownie layer and spread out evenly. Bake for 40-45 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
You may also like this Healthy Lemon Cheesecake Tart.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Instead of arrowroot powder, you can use cornstarch, tapioca flour or all purpose flour.
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 61IU | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg