3Tablespoonscanola oil-or your preferred cooking oil
1cupgranulated sugar
1cupmilk-or your preferred milk alternative
½cupunsweetened applesauce
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
1teaspoonground cinnamon
½teaspoonsalt
3cupsold fashioned rolled oats
3cupssliced strawberries-fresh or frozen
2teaspoonsbaking powder
For the cheesecake drizzle
4oz.cream cheese-softened to room temperature
3Tablespoonspowdered sugar
1Tablespoonmilk
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Prepare the oats. In a large bowl, add the eggs, oil, and granulated sugar. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved. Add the milk, applesauce, 2 teaspoons vanilla, the cinnamon, and the salt. Whisk until well combined. Add the oats, strawberries, and baking powder. Stir until the oats are well coated in the liquid.
Pour the oats into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
Prepare the Cheesecake Drizzle. In a small bowl add the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Whisk until well combined. This should be thin enough to slowly pour. If it’s too thick, add more milk, or microwave for a few seconds.
Drizzle the cream cheese mixture back and forth (in a zig zag motion) on top of the oats. Turn the baking dish 90 degrees. Drag a butter knife back and forth (in a zig zag motion) through the oats and cream cheese making a swirl design.
Bake for 40 minutes. Let it cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.