Q1: What do baked oats taste like?

Baked oats have a wonderfully unique texture that is very different from regular stovetop oatmeal. When baked, the oats absorb the liquid and puff up, creating a soft, moist, and incredibly cake-like texture. It's like having a healthy, personal-sized breakfast cake!

Q2: Can you taste the cottage cheese in this recipe?

No, not at all! That is the absolute magic of using a blender. When you blend the cottage cheese with the other wet ingredients, the curds are completely puréed into a perfectly smooth and creamy liquid. The final baked oats have no cheesy taste or texture whatsoever—just an incredibly moist crumb and a subtle tang that is very similar to using buttermilk.

Q3: Can I make this recipe without a blender?

To get that signature smooth, "cheesecake-like" texture and to ensure the cottage cheese is completely incorporated, a blender is highly recommended . If you don't have one, a food processor or a powerful immersion blender would be the next best choices. Mixing by hand will not break down the cottage cheese curds and will result in a lumpy texture.

Q4: How do I keep the sugar topping from burning under the broiler?

The key is to use the LOW broil setting, as the recipe directs, and to watch it very carefully for the entire 5 minutes. Every broiler is different and can be very powerful. You are just looking for the sugar to melt and caramelize into a golden-brown, crispy crust. If it starts to get too dark too quickly, you can pull it out early.

Q5: Can I make this recipe vegan?

It would be challenging to make this specific recipe vegan, as its core texture and protein come from the dairy-based cottage cheese and the egg. You could experiment with a vegan yogurt and a flax egg, but the final result and texture would be quite different.

The Best Viral Churro Cheesecake Baked Oats (High-Protein!)

A high-protein breakfast recipe for baked oatmeal that tastes like a churro cheesecake. The batter is made by combining rolled oats with a smooth, creamy base of blended cottage cheese, milk, maple syrup, and an egg. The mixture is poured into ramekins, topped with a cinnamon-sugar ‘churro’ topping, and baked. A final step under the broiler gives the topping a delicious, crispy texture, and it’s finished with an optional dark chocolate drizzle.

Author: Grace
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes (includes cooling time)
Yield: 1-2 servings 1x
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking, Broiling, Blending
Cuisine: Fusion
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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For the Cheesecake Baked Oats:
3/4 cup rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2–3 Tablespoons maple syrup
1 large egg
1/2 cup cottage cheese
For the Churro Topping:
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
For the Chocolate Drizzle (optional):
1 Tablespoon dark chocolate chips
1/4 teaspoon coconut oil

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In one large ramekin (or in a separate bowl), combine the dry ingredients: rolled oats, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
In a blender, combine the wet ingredients: cottage cheese, milk, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and the egg. Blend until completely smooth.
Pour the blended liquid ingredients over the dry ingredients in the ramekin(s) and mix to combine.
Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, mix together 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Sprinkle this churro topping in an even layer over the oat mixture.
Bake and Broil: Bake for 20 minutes. Then, switch the oven to a LOW broil setting and broil for 5 more minutes to create a crispy topping. Watch carefully to ensure the sugar does not burn.
Let the baked oats cool for 5 minutes.
Add Drizzle (Optional): If using, melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil in the microwave and whisk together. Drizzle the chocolate over the baked oats.
Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

This recipe can be made in one large ramekin for a single serving or divided between two smaller ramekins.
Using a blender for the wet ingredients is key to achieving the smooth, ‘cheesecake’-like texture of the base.
Watch the baked oats very closely during the broiling step, as the sugar topping can burn quickly.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (entire recipe)
Calories: 650-750
Sugar: 45-55 g
Sodium: 800-1000 mg
Fat: 20-28 g
Saturated Fat: 10-14 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 80-95 g
Fiber: 8-12 g
Protein: 30-35 g
Cholesterol: 200-240 mg

Find it online: https://www.eatswithsoul.com/churro-cheesecake-baked-oats/