Cinnamon Pecan Protein Pretzel Cheesecake Bars

There's no need to cheat on your diet during the holidays when you have recipes like Cinnamon Pecan Protein Pretzel Cheesecake Bars. Trust us these are AMAZING.

Ingredients (serves 9)

Pretzel Layer

• 2 packs of Cinnamon Crunch Crisp Power Protein Pretzels
• 1/4 cup of finely ground pecans
• 1/2 cup of melted coconut oil

Cheesecake Layer

• 1 cup of cream cheese (room temperature)
• 1/2 cup of cottage cheese
• 1 tsp of cinnamon
• 1 tsp of vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup of granulated monk fruit
• 2 whole eggs

Topping

• 6 pieces of sugar-free caramels
• 1 tbsp of whole milk
• 1/3 cup of crushed pecans
• 1/4 cup of melted sugar-free chocolate
• 1/4 cup of crushed Cinnamon Crunch Crisp Power Protein Pretzels

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. Crush the pretzels into fine pieces. Add in the coconut oil and vanilla extract.
3. Transfer the pretzel base into a silicone loaf dish and bake for 10 minutes.
4. Blend all the ingredients for the cheesecake.
5. Add the beef gelatin into the cheesecake mix and blend well.
6. Top the pretzel layer with cheesecake layer, top with sliced strawberries and bake for 35 minutes.
7. Let it cool down. Melt the caramels with milk in the microwave for 30 seconds. Pour the caramel over the cheesecake, drizzle melted chocolate and sprinkle pecans and crushed pretzels.
8. Slice into 9 pieces and enjoy!