You only need 4 ingredients to make these healthy no-bake cheesecake bites. A great way to satisfy your sweet cravings without overindulging or spending ages in the kitchen. Made with less fat and sugar, but every bit as satisfying!
These are my healthy no-bake cheesecake bites. Little gems of smooth, tangy, and perfectly sweet, with none of the heaviness or hassle of a traditional cheesecake. They’re made with wholesome ingredients, take just minutes to throw together, and they’re easily customisable.
This recipe was inspired by my peanut butter & jam oat cakes recipe. A great example of just how easy it is to adjust to your likes or what you have available at home. Whether you’re looking to satisfy a mid-afternoon craving, prep ahead for a week of better snacks, or impress your friends with a deceptively simple dessert – you’re in the right place.
Why I love making these healthy no-bake cheesecake bites:
Let’s be honest, cheesecake is always a good idea. But what if you could capture all that creamy, dreamy indulgence in a bite-sized treat – without turning on the oven or reaching for refined sugar?
Yes please!
I’m all for super easy recipes where you only need a few ingredients. The fewer the better as far as I’m concerned. Now that I’m a new parent, it’s more important than ever to spend less time in the kitchen while still trying to make meals/snacks that provide some nutrition. Simple changes like using light cream cheese instead of full fat and cutting out the cream and sugar makes all the difference. Using oat cakes instead of digestive biscuits as the ‘base’ also cuts down on the sugar, but also ups the fibre. It’s the small changes add up.
I used shop bought jam for ease, but homemade jam or chia jam will also work perfectly. You can find my simple raspberry chia jam recipe here.
You can easily half the recipe if you’re making it only for yourself or double it if you have more mouths to feed! They also freeze well, so make a big batch and freeze for when you fancy a quick treat.
Why you need to try these healthy no-bake cheesecake bites:
No baking required – Skip the water bath, the cracking tops, and the long chill times. These bites set in the fridge or freezer, no oven involved.
Made with better-for-you ingredients – These healthy no-bake cheesecake bites swap traditional full-fat cream cheese, heavy cream and sugar for more nourishing options like light cream cheese, oat cakes and dark chocolate.
Easy to customise – You can really customise the filling to your liking! Use any jam or conserve you like. Shop bought or homemade – the options are limitless! I used light cream cheese, but regular will work just as well for a richer taste. You can also use a dairy-free cream cheese if you need the recipe to be dairy-free/vegan. Or how about a chocolate cream cheese? I must try that next!
Tastes amazing! – Even though we’re using less fat and not adding any sugar to the cream cheese layer, I feel the jam and dark chocolate add the right level of sweetness to make these healthy no-bake cheesecake bites enjoyable, but not sickly sweet or heavy on the stomach.
How to make these healthy no-bake cheesecake bites:
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Simply spread the cream cheese onto one of the oat cakes and top it with a layer of jam. Sandwich with another oat cake and freeze for a couple of hours.
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Dip in melted chocolate to coat, then lay them on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
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Refrigerate until the chocolate is set and enjoy!
Are these healthy no-bake cheesecake bites allergy friendly?
Yes! They can easily be adjusted to suit all different dietary requirements…
Gluten-free – To make the recipe gluten-free simply use gluten-free oat cakes or crackers.
Dairy-free/Vegan – you can substitute the cream cheese for a dairy-free alternative.
Nut-free – There’s no nuts in this recipe making it perfect for people with nut or seed allergies.
Soy-free – Make sure to use a soy-free dark chocolate if you need the recipe to be soy-free.
How to store your healthy no-bake cheesecake bites:
Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
These healthy no-bake cheesecake bites are:
- Healthier than your average cheesecake
- Easy to make
- Calls for only 4 ingredients
- No mixing or dirty bowls and utensils involved
- Great as a snack or healthy dessert
- Perfect to get the kids involved in making
- Lunch box friendly
- Can be made vegan
- Can be made gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Soy-free
Healthy No-Bake Cheesecake Bites
Ingredients
- 8 oat cakes*
- 4 tbsp light cream cheese
- 4 tsp jam of choice I used raspberry
- 80 g dark chocolate
Instructions
- Simply spread the cream cheese onto one of the oat cakes and top it with a layer of jam. Sandwich with another oat cake and freeze for a couple of hours.
- Dip in melted chocolate to coat, then lay them on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
- Refrigerate until the chocolate is set and enjoy!
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