Description
A delightful marriage of strawberries and creamy cheesecake baked into hearty oatmeal, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup milk (whole, almond, or oat)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 cups strawberries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a medium baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, and cinnamon. Stir until well incorporated.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add in the milk, eggs, and sweetener. Mix until creamy.
- Gently fold the creamy mixture into the dry ingredients without overmixing.
- Fold in the strawberries until well-distributed.
- Transfer the mixture into your prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is set and lightly golden.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm or store in the fridge for later.
- Optional: Garnish with whipped cream or extra strawberries.
Notes
If missing any ingredient, you can substitute with available choices; for example, use low-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt for a lighter variant.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: baked oatmeal, cheesecake, strawberries, brunch, healthy breakfast