Sunshine Strawberry Cheesecake Baked Oats 🍓
Enjoy a healthy and delicious baked oats recipe with a creamy strawberry cheesecake topping.
Equipment
- Blender
- Oven-safe Dish
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
- 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 large fresh strawberries chopped (plus more for topping)
- 1/3 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1.5 tbsp light cream cheese softened
- 1 tbsp powdered erythritol or sugar-free powdered sugar
- 2 gluten-free graham crackers crushed (for topping)
Instructions
- Prep Your Oats: First, transform your gluten-free oats into a fine flour using a blender. This makes your baked oats wonderfully light and fluffy!
- Mix the Batter: In the same blender or a mixing bowl, combine the oat flour with baking powder, vanilla protein powder, almond milk, vanilla extract, and the egg. Blend or whisk until everything is super smooth and well combined.
- Add Strawberries: Pour your delicious batter into an oven-safe dish that’s been lightly greased. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries, ensuring they're evenly spread throughout.
- Bake to Perfection: Pop your dish into a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 22-26 minutes. You'll know it's ready when the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Whip Up the Frosting: While your oats are baking, get ready for the dreamy cheesecake frosting! Slightly soften the cream cheese, then mix it thoroughly with the Greek yogurt and powdered erythritol (or sugar). Give it a taste and adjust sweetness if you like!
- Cool & Frost: Once baked, take the oats out of the oven and let them cool down for a few minutes. This helps the frosting stay perfectly creamy.
- Garnish & Enjoy: Spread that luscious cheesecake frosting generously over your warm baked oats. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh strawberry slices and crunchy crushed graham crackers for that ultimate summer treat! Serve immediately and savor every healthy, delicious bite.
Notes
This protein-packed breakfast is a perfect summer treat. Remember to blend your oats into a flour for the best texture! Nutrition per serving: Calories: 488kcal, Total Carbs: 40g (Net Carbs: 34g), Fats: 16g, Protein: 46g.
