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

Sadiq Khattak
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I'm not a fan of cheesecake.


Hyder Ail
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I don't like the idea of using carrots in a dessert.


Manish Rai
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This recipe sounds too complicated for me. I'm not much of a baker.


Zahid Haidar
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I'm allergic to carrots, so I'm disappointed that I can't try this recipe.


Greg and Walisa Smith
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but I might try these bars if I can find a recipe that's not too sweet.


Phillip Diaz
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I'm not sure about the combination of carrots and cheesecake, but I'm willing to try it.


Sabawoon Sarhadi
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These bars look amazing! I'm definitely going to make them for my next party.


Jerome Jerry
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Nisha Chaudhary
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I'm going to try making these bars with different spices next time. I think they would be great with pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon sugar.


Samir Pokharel (《Top》《10》Ğáméř)
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These cheesecake bars are a great way to use up leftover carrots.


Ramos Zunigq
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Lugemwa Lusiba
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These bars are so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend them!


Junior Rampersad
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I love the combination of carrots and cheesecake in these bars. It's a really unique and delicious flavor.


HuNeR TaQaNa
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These bars are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to transport and everyone loves them.


Wooden Dick
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I'm not usually a fan of carrot cake, but these cheesecake bars are amazing! The spices give them a really unique flavor.


Dasilva O'neil
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These cheesecake bars are so delicious and easy to make! I love that I can use up leftover carrots in this recipe.


Rasta Diviox Deviperman
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I made these bars for my family and they were a big success! The kids loved the sweet and tangy filling, and the adults appreciated the sophisticated flavor of the spiced carrots.


ABUBAKAR BUBA
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These cheesecake bars were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the spiced carrots and the creamy cheesecake filling.