These Oatmeal Crumble Peanut Butter Cheesecake Squares are SO easy to make and always a hit at gatherings! So creamy that you would never know they’re lightened up with Greek yogurt and whole wheat flour!

HI! I actually haven’t packed myself into a box yet! WOO HOO>
But, today is the actual MOVE IN DAY, so there is STILL TIME.
However, I have a question for you:
My mom did. I can recall MANY church potlucks, get-togethers at friend’s places, family gatherings and even some random after-school snack-age that involved these chewy chocolate oatmeal bars.
But, really, they were made of butter, oats, brown sugar, chocolate and marshmallows. They were also completely ready in about 20 minutes.
Do you blame her? SO MUCH GOODNESS.
Random side note: Growing up, my brother and I just called it “square.” “Chocolate oatmeal bars” was way out of our speech capacity, and they were cut into squares. So “Square” was an obvious name choice.
Anyway.
But, then I grew up and marshmallows, butter and refined flour just didn’t “do it” for me anymore.

I can’t confirm that the above sentence is a lie. Read: it is. How can those NOT “do it” for you, no matter who you are?!
Realistically, I just grew up and wanted to give my favorite child-hood treat a healthier makeover. I also learned about the existence of cheesecake. A discovery that changed my life.
So, I swapped the butter for coconut oil, the flour for whole wheat flour …and left the brown sugar. Sometimes, you don’t mess with that kinda-chewy-slightly-molassey thang that brown sugar adds to baked goods. That is a poor life choice.
Is peanut butter ever a bad idea? Personally I think it’s the best idea when served on a spoon.
Just in case you were wondering.
BUT, I am an all-inclusive peanut butter-ist, so this girl will eat it off a spoon OR in cute little chip form INSIDE a creamy (Greek yogurt!!) cheesecake.
That also happens to be topped AND bottomed with crunchy, buttery-without-the-butter crumbs. Crumbs that almost didn’t even fulfill their destiny of being topped on aforementioned cheesecake because they kept being “taste-tested”
Don’t say I don’t look out for your guys.
So, all there is left to say is this: “Look out Spring potluck-ing, because there is a new kid in town.”
Unless you eat it all before the potluck even starts.
I won’t tell.

I also shared the Oatmeal Crumble Peanut Butter Cheesecake Squares Recipe over on Food Fanatic, so make sure you check it out there!
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Joanne says
The only problem I can see with these being healthier is that I will totally convince myself that that means I can eat twelve in a row. But maybe that’s not really a problem?
Taylor Kiser says
Not a problem. Not even close. Thanks lady!
[email protected] says
Wha? Healthy, cheesecake, and peanut butter all in the same title? Pass the platter!
Taylor Kiser says
Sending them all your way girl! Thank you!
Lydia @ Thrifty Frugal Mom says
Oh, goodness, these look AMAZING! I love cheesecake but find cheesecake bars are an easier way to get the taste than making an actual cheesecake and I love your lightened up version. I don’t typically keep Greek yogurt on hand. DO you think regular yogurt would work too?
Taylor Kiser says
Hi Lydia!
I am not 100% sure, as I haven’t tried the recipe with it. The only thing I think is that regular yogurt is A LOT thinner than Greek, so it might completely mess it up. You could buy one of those tiny, cheap, single-servings of Greek yogurt just to be safe? I hope that helps!
Kayla says
This looks just wonderful! Crunchy and peanut butter-y and chocolate-y!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha! Thanks Kayla!
Michele @ Two Raspberries says
I am totally drooling over this right now! this looks AMAZING!!!! I LOVE that it’s PB !!!!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks so much Michele! xoxo
Erin @ Making Memories says
Oh man! These look amazing!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you Erin!
Becky says
What is the nutritional information for this recipe please?
Taylor Kiser says
Feel free to plug the recipe into any online counter such as myfitnesspal.com! Thanks! 🙂