Ingredients
– 2 large eggs
– 3 tablespoons of cooking oil (such as canola or preferred oil)
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 cup milk or milk alternative
– Β½ cup unsweetened applesauce
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– Β½ teaspoon salt
– 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
– 3 cups sliced strawberries (fresh or frozen)
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 4 ounces of softened cream cheese
– 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
– 1 tablespoon milk
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1-Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and spray a 9Γ13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2-Whisk the eggs, oil, and sugar: Whisk the 2 large eggs, 3 tablespoons of cooking oil, and 1 cup granulated sugar in a large bowl until the sugar dissolves.
3-Add remaining wet ingredients: Add 1 cup milk or milk alternative, Β½ cup unsweetened applesauce, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and Β½ teaspoon salt; whisk until combined.
4-Stir in dry and fruit ingredients: Stir in 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats, 3 cups sliced strawberries (fresh or frozen), and 2 teaspoons baking powder until oats are fully coated.
5-Pour mixture into baking dish: Pour the mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly.
6-Prepare cheesecake drizzle: For the cheesecake drizzle, whisk 4 ounces of softened cream cheese, 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Thin with more milk or warm briefly if too thick.
7-Drizzle and swirl cheesecake mixture: Drizzle the cheesecake mixture over the oats in a zigzag pattern, then use a butter knife to create a swirl design.
8-Bake and cool: Bake for 40 minutes, then cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Use raw oats, no pre-cooking needed.
Last Step:
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π½οΈ Use raw old fashioned oats without pre-cooking; quick oats or grain blends can be substituted with cooking adjustment.
π₯ Thin the cheesecake drizzle with additional milk or warm gently if too thick.
π Use a metal baking pan for better setting; blending strawberries creates a subtler flavor.
π Try variations with peaches, blueberries, or mixed berries.
βοΈ Prepare ahead and bake fresh, or store leftovers refrigerated up to one week or frozen.
πΏ Boost fiber with oat bran or ground flaxseed; substitute coconut oil or extra applesauce for the oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 342
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 201 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 58 mg
