Peach Ginger Oat Shortcakes

Ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned, rolled oats
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 4 tsp. baking powder
• 1tsp. ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt
• 1/4 cup minced candied ginger
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
• 1/3 cup oat milk + 2 Tbsp. (for brushing tops of scones)
• 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• Optional: Coarse sugar (such as Demerara) for sprinkling on top of scones
• Pitted, diced ripe peaches (I estimate 1/2 peach per person)
• Pure maple syrup
• Lightly sweetened whipped cream