Name: Granola Crusted Mini Breakfast Cheesecakes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 2 h 55 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: Butter, for greasing; 2 cups rolled oats; 1 1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut; 1 cup finely chopped almonds; 1/4 cup flaxseed meal; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup honey; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 large lemon, zested and juiced; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened; 2 cups whole-milk Greek yogurt; 3 tablespoons honey, or more to taste; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Elevate your morning routine with this guilt-free Breakfast Cheesecake, featuring a wholesome granola crust. A delightful and nutritious twist on a classic dessert, perfect for starting your day on a sweet note.

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Toss oats, coconut, almonds, flaxseed meal, ground ginger, and salt together in a bowl to combine. (5 minutes)

03

Step

Whisk 1/3 cup honey, egg, grated zest of 1 lemon, juice of 1 lemon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract together in a small bowl until thoroughly combined; stir into oat mixture using a wooden spoon, or your hands, until well combined. Firmly press mixture into the bottom and up sides of the springform pan until crust is approximately 1/3-inch-thick on all sides. (15 minutes)

04

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown and bottom of crust is set, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven; cool completely in the pan, about 1 hour. Run a knife around the sides of the springform pan; gently remove crust from the pan. (1 hour 25 minutes)

05

Step

Whip Neufchatel cheese in a bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until completely smooth. Add Greek yogurt, 3 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice; beat on medium-high speed until mixture is smooth and thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust sweetness, adding more honey if desired. (10 minutes)