No-Bake “Cheesecake” Bites

A dreamy no-bake dessert made with real ingredients, beautiful pastel layers, and a nourishing twist. These colorful 'cheesecake' bars are made with yogurt and coconut cream instead of traditional cream cheese, making them protein-rich, toddler-friendly, and perfect for holidays or weekday magic.

Ingredients

Crust (for 7x5 base dish):

• 1 cup almond flour

• 2 tbsp coconut oil or melted butter

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• ¼ tsp cinnamon

• Pinch of sea salt

Base Filling (make 4 batches or divide one large batch):

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt

• ¼ cup coconut cream

• 1 tbsp melted coconut oil

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Optional: 1 tsp collagen peptides or plain protein powder

Color Options (choose one per bowl):

• Superfood Powders

• Food Coloring

• Raspberry purée, turmeric, blue spirulina, blended blueberries, mashed purple sweet potato (might mess with “cheesecake” texture)

Optional Topping:

• ¼ cup coconut cream

• 1 tbsp Greek or coconut yogurt

• 1 tsp maple syrup

• Dash of vanilla

Instructions

1. Prepare the crust: Mix all crust ingredients in a bowl until crumbly. Press firmly into a parchment-lined 7x5 Pyrex dish. Freeze for 10-15 minutes.

2. Make your filling: In 4 separate bowls, combine filling ingredients. Add a different natural color to each bowl.

3. Assemble the layers: Pour one colored layer over the crust, smooth it out, and freeze for 15-20 minutes. Repeat for each remaining color.

4. Final freeze: Once all layers are done, freeze the entire tray for 3+ hours (or overnight).

5. Optional topping: Whip all topping ingredients and spread or pipe over the frozen bars. Decorate with coconut, sprinkles, or pastel drizzle.

6. To serve: Lift parchment from the dish, thaw 5-10 minutes, and slice with a warm, clean knife.

Notes

Ingredient Benefits:

• Greek Yogurt: Rich in protein and probiotics for digestion and toddler growth.

• Coconut Cream: Healthy fats for hormone support and skin glow.

• Coconut Oil: Helps the bars firm up and supports brain health.

• Maple Syrup: Low-glycemic natural sweetener with minerals.

• Almond Flour: Full of vitamin E and healthy fats.

• Color Mixins: Depends on what you use :)!

Serving Suggestions:

• Great as a holiday treat, breakfast bar, or snack with herbal tea.

• Top with freeze-dried fruit, coconut flakes, or pastel drizzle for extra charm.

Storage Tips:

• Store bars in a sealed container in the freezer for up to 1 month.

• Place parchment between stacked slices to prevent sticking.