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When you’re following a keto diet, Halloween desserts can become the bane of your existence. That plastic jack o’ lantern filled with candy? It’s going to be a hard pass.
If you have a sweet tooth, you may have to get a bit creative this time of year. These ghost bites offer the perfect keto-friendly alternative to the sugar-laden treats and candies that abound during Halloween.
And if you have a Halloween party coming up, these ghost bites make an excellent sweet treat. They take only 15 minutes to prep, and then an hour to set in the refrigerator.
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These Halloween cheesecake ghost bites are:
- Sweet
- Fluffy
- Satisfying
- Flavorful
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The main ingredients are:
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3 Health Benefits of Cheesecake Ghost Bites
#1: Fights Inflammation
Monk fruit is a sugar-free sweetener that has a long history of use dating back thousands of years in traditional Chinese culture. Using monk fruit in place of sugar not only provides a steady blood sugar level, but it also contributes antioxidant and anti-carcinogenic properties as well.
When researchers dug in to see what makes this fruit anti-carcinogenic and anti-diabetic, they came across its potent anti-inflammatory properties. In an animal study, monk fruit extract was able to down-regulate key inflammatory genes, while up-regulating genes that protect against inflammation[*].
While there are plenty of sugar-alternatives out there today, monk fruit is an excellent choice if you’re looking for added health benefits.
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#2: Supports Against Metabolic Syndrome
It may seem strange that these little ghost bites could actually provide health benefits that protect you against diseases related to metabolic syndrome — but the evidence is in the ingredients.
One of the primary benefits of a ketogenic diet is the abundance of healthy fats you get to add to your meals and recipes. These ghost bites not only omit blood-sugar spiking ingredients, but they’re rich in metabolic friendly ingredients like butter.
While fat, in general, can provide a myriad of health benefits, butter, in particular, is a rich source of a fatty acid known as conjugated linoleic acid (CLA).
Research shows that CLA can support your body by protecting against diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and even cancer[*].
Although its mechanisms are still being studied, the anti-inflammatory activity of CLA may be responsible for some of its health-promoting activities[*].
#3: Promotes Healthy Skin
The food you put in your body can have a direct effect on the health of your skin. Eating antioxidant-rich whole foods will likely result in a healthier complexion then consuming sugar-rich processed foods.
Some sources of nutrition, however, take skin health to the next level — and one of them is collagen.
Beneath the visible layer of your skin, there’s a protein matrix called your connective tissue. Within this tissue is an extracellular matrix(ECM) that holds your skin together, creating a firm and elastic look.
As you age, your ECM begins to break down a bit, resulting in wrinkles and a loss of elasticity.
Although there are surgical ways around this, another more natural option is to directly nourish your ECM by consuming its primary component — collagen.
Research shows that four weeks of collagen supplementation is an efficacious way to improve hallmarks of skin aging[*].
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Cheesecake Ghost Bites
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These Halloween treats are deceptively easy to make. They’re no-bake and ready to go just over an hour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes + 1 hour setting time in fridge/freezer
- Yield: 24 mini cheesecake bites 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons monk fruit sweetener
- Pinch of salt
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup stevia or monk fruit sweetener
- 2 scoops Perfect Keto Vanilla Collagen
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sugar-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add all crust ingredients to a small mixing bowl and mix until combined and butter is well incorporated. Divide and press 1 tablespoon of mixture into the bottoms of a mini cupcake tin. Place in the fridge or freezer to set while making the filling.
- To make cheesecake batter, add heavy cream to a stand mixer or large bowl. Whip on high until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, add cream cheese, vanilla, sweetener, and collagen powder. Whip until light and fluffy. Fold in whipped cream.
- Remove crusts from the fridge or freezer and using a decorating bag, pipe on cream cheese mixture to form ghosts. Add dark chocolate chips for eyes.
- Place in the freezer for 1-2 hours to set up until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake bite
- Calories: 87
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 2g (Net: 1g)
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g