A Berrylicious Breakfast: Strawberry Cream Cheese Oatmeal Cakes

These delightful oatmeal cakes are a celebration of fresh, seasonal flavors. Sweet strawberries mingle with a creamy surprise, all while nestled within a wholesome oat-based cake. These aren't just your average breakfast cakes; they're a symphony of textures and tastes, perfect for a leisurely morning or a quick bite on the go. And when strawberries aren't at their peak? Frozen berries step in as a worthy substitute, ensuring berrylicious goodness all year round.

Crafting Culinary Delights

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon strawberry jam
• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 ¼ cups low-fat milk
• ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup chopped fresh or frozen strawberries, divided

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the cream cheese and strawberry jam until smooth.
3. In a large bowl, combine the oats, milk, brown sugar, applesauce, eggs, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt.
4. Gently fold in ½ cup of the chopped strawberries.
5. Fill each muffin cup with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the batter. Top each with a dollop of the strawberry cream cheese mixture and a sprinkle of the remaining ¼ cup of strawberries.
6. Cover with the remaining batter and press down lightly to compact.
7. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
8. Let the cakes cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the muffin cups to release the oatmeal cakes, then turn out onto a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips for Optimal Enjoyment

To make ahead: Freeze the oatmeal cakes in an airtight container for up to 3 months. To reheat, microwave one cake in 30-second intervals until heated through.

Alternatively, refrigerate the cakes in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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