High-Protein Blueberry Cheesecake Baked Oats are very delicious & filling. They are prepared quickly in only 50 minutes, perfect for a quick breakfast. These baked oats contain 360 kcal & 10g protein in a single serving. These oats have unsalted butter, sugar, whole milk, baking powder, vanilla essence, eggs, rolled oats, blueberries, cream cheese, fruit juice, and salt. These are very simple items, and we would easily obtain them from the stores. This breakfast bake is not suitable for a dairy-free diet unless you add a vegan substitute. We can easily store this bake for some time, so we would easily prepare it in advance. Serve this bake with cottage cheese, fresh fruits, and whipped cream.
STATS:
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Duration for prep: Fifteen minutes
- Portion Size: 1
- Cooking Duration: Thirty-five minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total Duration: Fifty minutes
- Diet: High-Protein
- Portions: 6
- Course: Breakfast
TOOLS:
- Baking dish
- Big mixing vessel
- Whisk
- Medium mixing vessel
- Spatula
- Small microwave-safe vessel
- Knife
- Wire rack
INGREDIENTS:
- 1¼ cups whole milk + 1 tbsp.
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sugar + 1 tablespoon
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- One cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 3 tbsp. fruit juice
INGREDIENT NOTES:
WHOLE MILK:
- Add the whole milk to give a soft & creamy texture. It will offer the protein & calcium in the oats. We would use low-fat milk, though it will make the oats less rich.
ROLLED OATS:
- Include the old-fashioned rolled oats to add good texture & it will improve the structure of baked oats. Don’t overcook the oats to maintain the substantial texture.
BLUEBERRIES:
- Add the fresh or frozen blueberries, as both work nicely. You can directly add the frozen blueberries without defrosting.
CREAM CHEESE:
- Add the soft cream cheese to make the creamy layer of the cheesecake. It should be full-fat to offer a rich taste, though we would also use reduced-fat cream cheese to make the light version.
BLUEBERRY PRESERVES:
- Add the blueberry preserves to enrich the taste of blueberries, and it also adds a sweet taste to the topping. We would also use the regular blueberry preserves.
EGG:
- Include the egg to combine the items of this bake. It will add indulgence & rich taste to the baked oats,
VANILLA ESSENCE:
- Add the vanilla essence to boost the aroma and sweet taste, and it pairs nicely with blueberries.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First we have to warm the oven at 190° C & brush oil on pan.
- Add the milk, egg, sugar, butter, and vanilla essence to a big vessel and whisk to make it smooth.
- Include the baking powder, rolled oats, and salt till everything is combined.
- Then add the blueberries to the oats mixture and mix gently with care.
- Include the cream cheese, sugar, milk, & vanilla essence in the other vessel & whisk till smooth.
- Add the mixture to the baking dish and spread it evenly, then add the cream cheese mixture on top and spread properly.
- Then include the blueberry preserves on the cream cheese layer and swirl softly with a toothpick.
- Add the dish to the oven and bake it for thirty to thirty-five minutes till the oats get set & golden.
- When it gets bakes then cool for ten minutes, then slice it & serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
FRESH FRUIT:
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
- Banana slices
- Fresh blueberries
DAIRY TOPPINGS:
- Greek yogurt
- Cottage cheese
- Whipped cream
- Vanilla yogurt
CRUNCHY TOPPINGS:
- Chopped almonds
- Walnuts
- Pecans
- Pumpkin seeds
- Granola
DRIZZLES:
- Almond butter
- Peanut butter
- Honey
- Maple syrup
BREAKFAST PAIRINGS:
- Scrambled eggs
- Turkey sausage
- Fresh fruit salad
- Protein smoothie
TIPS:
- We have to use the soft cream cheese to make the smooth cheesecake mixture.
- Add the frozen blueberries directly into the bake to prevent the release of excess juice.
- Include the Greek yogurt & cottage cheese to add more protein.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We have to cook the oats well, then cover them and store them for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Slice the individual portions, then wrap them in plastic and freeze for two months.
FAQs:
How to add more protein to this bake?
- You can serve this bake with Greek yogurt and cottage cheese to include more protein in this bake.
Will I include frozen blueberries in it?
- Yes, we would include them directly without defrosting them so they don’t release their juices.
Could we prepare these oats in advance?
- Yes, we would prepare these oats, store them, and reheat them when required.
Will I prepare these baked oats in advance?
- Yes, we would easily prepare them in advance and store for meal prep purpose.
Will I make this bake with reduced-fat cream cheese?
- Yes, add the reduced-fat cream cheese to the bake, but it makes it less indulgent.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 360 kcal
Net Carbs: 43 g
Servings: 6
Potassium: 230 mg
Iron: 2.4 mg
Sodium: 210 mg
Total Carbs: 46 g
Vitamin A: 150 µg RAE
Serving Size: 1
Fiber: 3 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Calcium: 115 mg
Protein: 10 g
Total Fat: 17 g
