Enjoy a delightful combination of strawberry cheesecake and baked oatmeal in this healthy and delicious recipe. Perfect for a satisfying breakfast or brunch!
Ingredients
Oatmeal Base
2cupsrolled oats
2scoopsPEScience Select Vegan Plant Based Protein Powder, Vanilla
1/2tspbaking powder
1/2tspcinnamon
1/4tspsalt
1cupunsweetened vanilla almond milk
2/3cupDannon Light and Fit Vanilla Greek Yogurt
2cupsstrawberries, chopped
3tbsppure maple syrup
3tbspunsalted butter, melted
1largeegg
1largeegg white
1tspvanilla extract
Cheesecake Swirl
1/4cupSmuckers Low Sugar Strawberry Preserves
4ozPhiladelphia Reduced Fat Cream Cheese
3tbsppowdered sugar
1tbspunsweetened vanilla almond milk
1/2tspvanilla extract
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8x11" baking dish with coconut oil and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk all cheesecake swirl ingredients except strawberry preserves until smooth. Set aside.
In a large bowl, add all dry ingredients (including strawberries) and mix. In a separate bowl, add wet ingredients and whisk until smooth. Pour into prepared casserole dish and spread evenly.
Dollop cream cheese mixture on top of oatmeal mixture. Add dollops of strawberry preserves beside or on top of the cream cheese mixture, then swirl with a knife, being careful not to overmix.
Cover dish with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for another 20-25 minutes or until the center of the oatmeal appears mostly firm.
Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes, then cut into 6 pieces for serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese. Adjust the amount of maple syrup to your desired sweetness.