Ingredients (8 Servings)

 Base Layer

• 1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup oat flour (or blended rolled oats)
• 1 egg (or egg white for lower calories)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1–2 tbsp granulated monk fruit or erythritol (optional)

 Cream Layer

• 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• 4 oz light cream cheese, softened
• 2–3 tbsp powdered erythritol or monk fruit
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, brightens flavor)

 Strawberry Topping

• 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped
• 2 tbsp water
• 1–2 tbsp powdered erythritol
• 1 tsp cornstarch (or chia seeds for lower carb thickening)

Instructions

 Bake the Base

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix applesauce, egg, vanilla.
3. Stir in oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, sweetener.
4. Spread into an 8×8-inch baking dish lined with parchment.
5. Bake 18–22 minutes until set.
6. Cool completely.

 Make the Cream Layer

1. Beat cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add Greek yogurt, sweetener, vanilla, lemon juice.
3. Whip until light and fluffy.
4. Spread evenly over cooled base.
5. Chill 30 minutes.

 Prepare Strawberry Topping

1. Heat strawberries and water in saucepan.
2. Add sweetener.
3. Stir in cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water).
4. Simmer until thickened (3–5 minutes).
5. Cool slightly, then spread over cream layer.
6. Chill 1–2 hours before slicing.

 Servings

Makes 8 squares

Nutritional Information (Approx. Per Serving)

• Calories: ~115
• Carbohydrates: 13g
• Fiber: 2g
• Net Carbs: ~11g
• Protein: 7g
• Fat: 4g
• Sugar: 4g (naturally occurring, no added sugar)