Go Back
+ servings
Gluten-free pumpkin cheesecake bar on a plate.

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Rich, decadent, and full of sweet pumpkin spice flavor, gluten-free pumpkin cheesecake bars are easy to make with simple, real ingredients.
5 from 1 vote
Print Pin
Course: Clean Eating Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Chill Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 9 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 375kcal
Author: Violet Parcha

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 3/4 cups rolled oats certified gluten-free
  • 1 1/3 cups coconut sugar divided
  • 1 1/4 cups oat flour certified gluten-free
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil softened
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 325 degrees, and grease an 8" x 8" glass baking dish.
  • In a mixing bowl, stir together the rolled oats, oat flour, almond flour, maple syrup, 1/3 cup coconut sugar, and the coconut oil.
    1 3/4 cups rolled oats, 1 1/3 cups coconut sugar, 1 1/4 cups oat flour, 1 cup almond flour, 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the baking dish.
  • In a stand mixer or with an electric hand mixer, beat the cream cheese and remaining coconut sugar until smooth and creamy with no lumps.
    16 ounces cream cheese, 1 1/3 cups coconut sugar
  • Mix in the yogurt and vanilla extract.
    1/2 cup plain yogurt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed and scraping down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is well combined.
    2 eggs
  • Add the pumpkin purée and spices, and mix on low just until fully incorporated.
    1 cup pumpkin puree, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • Pour the pumpkin filling into the pan.
  • Sprinkle the rest of the oat mixture on top of the filling.
  • Bake for 45 - 50 minutes, or until the cheesecake is mostly set but the center is still jiggly.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool at room temperature. Once it has cooled, place it in the fridge to set for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Slice the bars and enjoy slightly chilled.

Notes

Substitutions

  • Substitute sour cream for the yogurt.
  • Substitute brown sugar for the coconut sugar.

Store 

  • In the fridge for up to 7 days (best within 3 days)
  • Freeze for up to 2 months

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 107mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 25g
QR Code linking back to recipe