Homemade "instant" strawberries and cream oatmeal | How to make "instant" oatmeal

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index but is often more expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and healthier, while margarine is cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking dish with butter or cooking spray.

In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

In another bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until combined.

Fold in sliced strawberries gently into the mixture.

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma.

Drizzle the brown butter into the oatmeal mixture and stir to combine.

Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish evenly.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden and the center is set.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

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