Almond Cheesecake

Almond Cheesecake

Here's a healthy no-bake cheesecake which has the goodness of almonds, dates and bananas. Dates also work as a natural sweetener restricting the use of jaggery. The healthy fat in almonds limits the use of butter. So go ahead and enjoy the cake.   

Ingredients

Crust
Rolled Oats - 1 cup
Dates - 1 cup

Cheesecake Filling
Bananas - 1 banana (big sized)
Butter - 1 tbsp
Almonds - 1 cup (skinned)
Dates (deseeded) - 3/4 cup
Jaggery - 1 tbsp
Vanilla Essence - 1 tbsp
Cocoa powder - 2 tbsp
Milk (low fat) - as required


Topping
Chocolate shaving

Method

Crust
Soak dates in hot milk
Dry roast the oats
Cool
Blend the two in a mixie to form a paste
Spread the paste on a springform pan
Flatten it
Refrigerate for 30 mins

Cheesecake Filling
Soak the almonds in water for 4 to 5 hours
Remove the skin
Grind it with the rest of the ingredients
Spread on top of the crust
Refrigerate for 4 to 5 hours
Sprinkle chocolate shaving on top

Note: It has a short shelf life. Store in refrigerator for not more than two days

Health Benefits

Almonds

Lowers risk of gall stones

Lowers high BP

Helps to control Cardiovascular diseases and diabetes

Helps weight loss

Lowers LDL

Keeps blood and heart healthy

Dates

Helps in growth of probiotic bacteria in intestines

Good laxative

Effective for treatment of constipation

Bananas

Controls high blood pressure

Promotes weight loss

Boosts energy and increases stamina

Keeps bones strong

Helps in growth of probiotic bacteria

Improves gut health and digestion