Creamy Orange-Vanilla Squares

Name: Creamy Orange-Vanilla Squares
Ingredients: 2 cup honey bunches of oats whole grain vanilla bunches; 1/4 cup margarine, melted; 1 eight-ounce package neufchatel cheese, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoon flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon orange peel, grated; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice

Honey Bunches of Oats|July 20, 2015 10:23 am EST

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These creamy orange-vanilla squares are almost reminiscent of cheesecake thanks to the inclusion of Neufchatel cheese. If you’re looking to try something a little different, this snack is sure to brighten your taste buds.

Servings

1

Ingredients

2 cup honey bunches of oats whole grain vanilla bunches
1/4 cup margarine, melted
1 eight-ounce package neufchatel cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoon flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon orange peel, grated
1/4 cup fresh orange juice

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray; set aside. Place 1 3/4 cups of the cereal in food processor; process until finely crushed. Mix with margarine; press onto bottom of prepared pan. Set aside.
Beat Neufchatel cheese and sugar with electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in flour, baking powder, orange peel, and juice; pour over crust.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until center is set. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cereal; press gently into top of dessert to secure. Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Cut into squares to serve. Store leftovers in refrigerator.