Skinny Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

 

Ok, I want to chat about those energy/health bars.

You know the ones, they are sold next to the vitamins in most grocery stores…

I’ve tried several different brands of them. Several different flavors. Nada.

I was truly excited the first time I tried one. Chewy chocolate fudge brownie - YES, please! Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter. Count me in.

But no. Not sure what brownie they were inspired by, but it’s not any of the ones I’ve had. Nor does it even remotely satisfy my sweet tooth (which I realize isn’t 100% the purpose…).

I need a brownie or peanut butter cookie after one of those just to get the taste out of my mouth. Ok, I’m exaggerating. But really.

What I’m getting at is, if you’d like something that isn’t going to kill your diet yet still satisfy your sweet tooth – may I suggest Cinnamon Raisin Energy Bites or this skinny cheesecake recipe (and if you’re looking for protein, make a protein shake or consume some chicken).

Skinny Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cheesecake. Energy bar flavor excluded.

 

Skinny Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
 
Serves: 8
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Ingredients
  • ½ package (8 oz) Vanilla CANDIQUIK Coating
  • 2 (8 oz) packages ⅓ less fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) sugar free/fat free instant cheesecake pudding, dry
  • 1 container (8 oz) fat free Cool Whip, thawed
  • ½ cup peanut butter (can use reduced fat)
  • ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 (9 inch) graham cracker crust
  • Garnish: sugar free chocolate syrup

Instructions
  1. Melt Vanilla CANDIQUIK according to directions on package.
  2. In a large bowl combine softened cream cheese, dry cheesecake pudding and Candiquik; mix until well blended.
  3. Add peanut butter and whipped topping and blend until combined.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips. Spoon mixture into graham cracker crust.
  5. Drizzle with sugar free chocolate syrup. Keep refrigerated.

Notes
Tip: refrigerate 1 hour prior to serving.

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Time Tuesday, January 15th, 2013, 2:19 pm   |   CategoryCakes, Cheesecakes & Pies, Recipes  |  RssRSS feed |  CommentRespond  |  TrackbackTrackback

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26 Responses to “Skinny Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cheesecake”

    
  1. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
    Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    Now if only they made this in bar form! Those energy bars all taste like raisin juice to me, no matter what flavor. This is gorgeous!
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  2. Winnie
    Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 4:50 pm

    What a gorgeous delicious looking cake!!
    I wish I could grab a slice of two via the screen

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  3. Deborah
    Friday, January 18, 2013 at 9:39 pm

    Yes – I’ll take a slice of this any day over an energy bar! I’d love for you to come and link up at Taste and Tell Thursdays!
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  4. Printabelle
    Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 10:43 pm

    I had to check this out when I saw three of my favorite words, cheesecake, skinny and peanut butter! Love it!
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  5. Selfish Mom
    Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 5:04 pm

    This looks great. I just have a question about Candiquik – would rather not buy it if I have a good substitute already. Do you think I could use the white dipping chocolate discs I already have? Or is it something different?
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  6. Jessica@AKitchenAddiction
    Monday, January 21, 2013 at 10:49 am

    So much better than an energy bar to satisfy the sweet tooth!

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  7. Jocelyn
    Monday, January 21, 2013 at 6:01 pm

    I haven’t found an energy bar taste that I love yet…I better stick to things like this skinny pb pie when I get those sweets cravings. This looks incredible!!!
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  9. Selfish Mom
    Monday, January 21, 2013 at 8:38 pm

    OK, so I spotted this recipe while looking through a LOT of recipes yesterday – forgive me for not noticing that this is a blog about Candiquik, which might have made my question seem rather insensitive. What exactly is Candiquik? I could probably be convinced to try it. I’ve just never heard of it before this post.
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  10. DessertForTwo
    Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 3:16 pm

    I just found your site! I love that you use candiquik in all your recipes! I love that stuff–especially the white! :)

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  11. The Better Baker
    Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 9:28 am

    Fabulous! This yummy treat looks incredibly delicious. And it’s a Skinny recipe to boot? Perfection!
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  12. Azzina
    Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 7:05 am

    Yum! This is making me drool all over my keyboard.

    Cheese cake

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  13. Kelsie
    Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    Do you have an idea of how many calories per serving?

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    • Sarah @ Miss Candiquik
      Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 2:37 pm

      Hi Kelsie, if you cut the pie into 8 (generous servings), each piece is approx. 350 calories (less if you use fat free cool whip. Compared to 750+ calories for a normal small slice of cheesecake), If you cut into smaller pieces (which I would be fine with, because it is rich still), it would be about 200 calories per serving! And remember, the peanut butter does add a lot of calories, but it’s also full of protein and the “good fat” ;) . Hope this helps!

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  14. Patti
    Friday, February 15, 2013 at 7:07 pm

    I just made this for my husband yesterday (Valentine’s day). It was a hit! Thank you!!!!

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  15. Stacy
    Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    This looks delish! Do you think PB2 could be substituted for the peanut butter?

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