Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Squares

Low Carb Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Squares

Over the last month, I have been trying to lose those last few pounds that seem to be the hardest to get rid of. I’ve maintained a healthy weight and the most I’ve ever gained going off the low carb diet is about 10 pounds. Although my metabolism seems to have slowed down after turning 40, I always prefer eating natural and unprocessed foods which seems to help keep me from getting too far over my desired weight. My thyroid was irradiated over ten years ago and I have been able to keep my thyroid hormone levels in a good range using natural desiccated thyroid supplements each day.

Since returning to a low carb diet last year, I was able to easily lose five pounds. I did eat a lot more calories over the holidays which caused me to gain a few of those back. Since getting back into a regular exercise routine, I’ve managed to lose the extra weight I gained over the holidays. It’s the last five that I’m having trouble with so I will be posting fewer heavy calorie dessert recipes over the next month as I work toward bringing my weight down.

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Squares - Low Carb and Gluten Free

This is a simple recipe for chocolate chip cheesecake. I made up a nut crust, but leftover cookies or brownies could also be crumbled up and used instead. I am savoring every bite of this cheesecake as I am cutting back on the sweets for at least a month to see if it helps me reach my weight loss goal.