Don't Wait For Dessert - Eat Cheesecake For Breakfast With This High-Protein Treat - Tasting Table

"Baked oats are a low-maintenance version of oatmeal with a deliciously rich, dense texture. You simply mix oats with milk, sweetener, and other mix-ins and bake them in a dish until caramelized on top and soft within. Recipes for cheesecake-inspired versions often add cream cheese, though cottage cheese or Greek yogurt are better ways to add protein to breakfast sweets."

"The best type of oats for this dish is rolled oats, as they contain 10 grams of protein per cup, and their texture stays hearty after baking. Combine them with milk or a milk alternative at a 2:1 ratio, along with your mix-ins and the cheese or yogurt. If you use cottage cheese, try whipping it in a blender to make it smooth and cream cheese-like."

"Any ingredients you love in a classic cheesecake will be delicious in your protein-packed breakfast. Fresh berries and cherries can be folded into the oats, and cinnamon apple baked oatmeal would also be delicious with a cheesecake-like twist. Not into fruit? Mix unsweetened cocoa powder into the oats, then fold in dark chocolate chips, which will turn deliciously gooey in the oven."

Cheesecake baked oats provide a sweet, protein-rich breakfast alternative with a rich, dense texture. Rolled oats are the preferred base because they offer about 10 grams of protein per cup and retain a hearty texture after baking. Combine oats with milk at a 2:1 oats-to-milk ratio, add sweetener, mix-ins, and either cream cheese, cottage cheese, or Greek yogurt for creaminess and protein. Blend cottage cheese for a smoother texture. Bake until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean, then cool briefly. Popular mix-ins include berries, cherries, cinnamon apple, cocoa, and dark chocolate chips.

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