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Breakfast Lemon, Raspberry & Cream Cheese Oatmeal Cakes
These healthy oatmeal cakes are bright and tart thanks to fresh lemon zest, lemon juice and raspberries. Eat these oatmeal cakes for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
- ¼ creduced-fat cream cheese
- 1 tbspraspberry jam
- 1 tspfresh lemon juice
- 3 cold-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ¼ clow-fat milk
- 1 cfresh or frozen raspberries
divided
- ⅓ cpacked brown sugar
- ¼ cunsweetened applesauce
- 2 largeeggs
lightly beaten
- 1 tspbaking powder
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 1 tspfinely grated lemon zest
- ½ tspsalt
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray.
- 2
Combine ¼ cup cream cheese, 1 tablespoon jam and 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a small bowl; whisk well.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine 3 cups oats, 1¼ cups milk, ½ cup raspberries, ⅓ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup applesauce, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 teaspoon lemon zest and ½ teaspoon salt; stir well, breaking up the raspberries to distribute them throughout the batter. Let stand until slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
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- 4
Fill each of the prepared muffin cups with 2 to 3 tablespoons batter, then top each with a dollop of the raspberry cream cheese and some of the remaining ½ cup raspberries. Cover with the remaining batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the muffin cups to release the oatmeal cakes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack. Serve warm or let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
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About this Recipe
Start Your Day Right with Zesty Lemon, Raspberry & Cream Cheese Oatmeal Cakes
Imagine a breakfast that's both healthy and indulgent, packed with vibrant flavors and ready to grab-and-go. Our Breakfast Lemon, Raspberry & Cream Cheese Oatmeal Cakes are exactly that! These delightful little cakes transform humble old-fashioned oats into a burst of sunshine, making your mornings brighter and easier.
What makes these oatmeal cakes truly special is the incredible flavor combination. Fresh lemon zest and juice provide a bright, zesty tang that perfectly complements the sweet-tart bursts of fresh raspberries. And for that touch of creamy luxury? A swirl of reduced-fat cream cheese and a hint of raspberry jam adds a delightful richness, balancing the fruitiness beautifully. It's a harmonious blend that feels gourmet, yet is simple to make.
Crafted with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, low-fat milk, and unsweetened applesauce, these healthy oatmeal cakes offer a fantastic source of fiber and sustained energy. They're perfect for busy mornings when you need a nutritious breakfast you can genuinely look forward to. Beyond breakfast, they also make a fantastic healthy snack or even a light dessert. Pair them with a dollop of Greek yogurt for extra protein, or simply enjoy them with your morning coffee or tea. These lemon raspberry oatmeal cakes are a testament to how delicious healthy eating can be!