Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prepare the Crust
- Line a baking sheet or a small square pan (8x8 inch) with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- In a food processor, combine rolled oats, pitted Medjool dates, unsweetened cocoa powder, and sea salt. Process until a sticky, crumbly mixture forms.
- Add 1/4 cup of finely crushed Oreo cookies to the food processor and pulse briefly until just combined.
- Press the crust mixture evenly into the prepared baking sheet or pan. Use the back of a spoon or your fingers to compact it tightly. Place in the freezer to chill while preparing the filling.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened light cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined and smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Gently fold in the 1/2 cup of roughly crushed Oreo cookies using a rubber spatula.
Assemble the Bites
- Remove the chilled crust from the freezer. Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of crushed Oreo cookies over the top of the cheesecake layer.
- Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap.
Chill and Serve
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until the cheesecake is firm enough to cut. For faster setting, you can place it in the freezer for about 1 hour.
- Once firm, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the cheesecake out of the pan. Cut into desired bite-sized squares (approximately 16-20 pieces). Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Storage: Store leftover cheesecake bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. They can also be frozen for up to 1 month.
Variations: For an extra chocolate boost, drizzle a little melted dark chocolate over the top before chilling. You can also experiment with other cookie types for the crust and filling.
"Healthy" Aspect: This recipe uses oats and dates for the crust, light cream cheese, and Greek yogurt for the filling, and a controlled amount of actual Oreos to keep the calorie count lower than traditional versions while still delivering that classic flavor.
Variations: For an extra chocolate boost, drizzle a little melted dark chocolate over the top before chilling. You can also experiment with other cookie types for the crust and filling.
"Healthy" Aspect: This recipe uses oats and dates for the crust, light cream cheese, and Greek yogurt for the filling, and a controlled amount of actual Oreos to keep the calorie count lower than traditional versions while still delivering that classic flavor.
