Serious Eats Gluten-free Tuesday: Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Recipe Recipe

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Net Carbs are 9% of calories per serving, at 27g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Serious Eats Gluten-free Tuesday: Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Recipe Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 9% of calories per serving, at 27g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.

Serious Eats Gluten-free Tuesday: Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Recipe Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 15 servings   ( 102 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 295
Total Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 70mg
Sodium: 221mg
Total Carbohydrates: 29g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 17g
Protein: 4g
Calcium: 59mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 209mg Vitamin A: 401mcg
Vitamin C: 1mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • For the Filling:
  • 18 ounces ( about 2 medium) sweet potatoes, skin on, washed and scrubbed
  • 2 packages (8-ounces each) cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • For the Crust:
  • 8 ounces (2 cups) gluten-free cookie crumbs (vanilla, graham cracker or gingersnaps all work well.)
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

Visit Serious Eats's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)