Whole Grain Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
- 1½ cups whole wheat flour
- 1½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup sucanat or brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup melted butter
- ½ cup 100% raspberry jam
- CHEESECAKE LAYER:
- 8-ounces softened cream cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 Tablespoons real maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Mix together flour, oats, sucanat, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in melted butter until the mixture resembles crumbs.
- Press half of the mixture into an 8x8 inch baking pan.
- Spread jam over the top.
- In a blender or with beaters, whip together cream cheese, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Spread this cheesecake layer over the top of the jam.
- Sprinkle remaining oat mixture on top of the cheesecake layer.
- Bake in a 350° oven for 45 minutes or until lightly browned.
Recipe by Heavenly Homemakers at https://www.heavenlyhomemakers.com/incredible-whole-grain-raspberry-cheesecake-bars
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