Make your breakfast look AND taste good with a bowl of Chocolate Banana Berry Oatmeal! Filling and delicious, you’re gonna like it!

Do you enjoy oatmeal for breakfast? I sure do, and for years now have been enjoying it made in a variety of ways 2-3 times a week. It fills me up, and I truly think it tastes delicious, whether it’s made with nuts, raisins, cinnamon, apples, brown sugar, cranberries or other ingredients. THIS recipe is for chocolate oatmeal with fresh fruit. Yep. You heard me, and it’s so good.

A few years ago I shared a recipe on my blog for “healthy chocolate oatmeal“. That recipe originally was discovered online from another blogger named Kristen at Dine And Dish. I loved that dish then and still do, but several months ago decided to make a couple changes, and this recipe is the result. The addition of several ingredients, plus a different cooking style and fresh fruit help this breakfast LOOK good, and it will definitely fill you up!

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Time To Make Some Oatmeal!

Measure old fashioned oats and milk (I use low-fat) into a medium sized saucepan. Bring this mixture to a low boil, and then cook on low for about 3-4 more minutes. When done, most of the liquid will have reduced.

Take the pan off of the heat source. Immediately stir in a couple Tablespoons of cocoa powder, a teaspoon of pure maple syrup (or honey) and a Tablespoon of almond butter. NOTE: The almond butter is optional, but I like to add it to the oatmeal for a little bit more protein.

Stir these ingredients into the oatmeal until thoroughly incorporated (and almond butter has melted). If the oatmeal becomes too thick for your taste, simply stir in a tiny bit more milk.

Once fully incorporated, transfer the chocolate oatmeal into a small serving bowl. Now it’s time to “pretty it up” for serving and eating!

To Serve Chocolate Banana Berry Oatmeal

Now you’re almost ready to serve Chocolate Banana Berry Oatmeal. The only problem with that is you will still need to add bananas and strawberries, right? Right!

Garnish the top of the finished oatmeal with thinly sliced bananas and strawberries. I love to do this, because the fresh fruit adds a nice “POP” of color which really makes the dish look inviting. The fresh fruit garnish also add additional sweetness, texture and flavor to the chocolate oatmeal

I hope you enjoy this filling and delicious Chocolate Banana Berry Oatmeal! The recipe can be easily doubled or tripled if making it for more than one person. Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you will come back soon for more family-friendly recipes. Have a great day!

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• Maple Nut Oatmeal
• Blueberry Apple Pecan Baked Oatmeal
• Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Bites
• Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (a classic)

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Chocolate Banana Berry Oatmeal

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

3 mins

Total Time

8 mins

 

Make your breakfast look AND taste good with a bowl of Chocolate Banana Berry Oatmeal! Filling and delicious, you're gonna like it!

Category: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate banana berry oatmeal

Servings: 1

Calories Per Serving: 399 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup old fashioned oats ,uncooked
• ⅔ cup low-fat milk ,or milk of choice
• 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 Tablespoon almond butter , optional but good!
• 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup , or honey

For Garnish:

• 2 large strawberries , thinly sliced
• ½ large banana , thinly sliced

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Instructions

1. Measure old fashioned oats and milk into a medium saucepan. Bring mixture to a low boil, and then cook on low for 3-4 more minutes. When done, most of the liquid will have reduced.

2. Take pan off the heat. Immediately stir in cocoa powder, maple syrup (or honey) and almond butter (if using). Stir until fully incorporated (and almond butter has melted). If oatmeal becomes too thick for your taste, stir in a bit more milk.

3. Transfer chocolate oatmeal into a serving bowl. Garnish with thinly sliced bananas and strawberries. Serve, and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

NOTE: Caloric calculation was made using low-fat milk AND almond butter.

Nutrition Facts

Chocolate Banana Berry Oatmeal

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 399 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 3g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

Cholesterol 13mg4%

Sodium 81mg4%

Potassium 932mg27%

Carbohydrates 59g20%

Fiber 11g46%

Sugar 24g27%

Protein 15g30%

Vitamin A 211IU4%

Vitamin C 38mg46%

Calcium 291mg29%

Iron 4mg22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal is a cinch to make, and is full of juicy blueberries and banana slices! It’s an easy, yummy breakfast!

Do you enjoy oatmeal? When I was a kid, if you had told me that someday I would actually ENJOY oatmeal, I would have laughed. Hilariously. Oatmeal? You have got to be kidding me. HOWEVER… I now LOVE it, whether it’s a big ol’ bowl of it (with brown sugar and cinnamon), a baked version, or in cookies. Go figure.

I’ve made several varieties of BAKED oatmeal over the past few years, and today I want to share this simple recipe for blueberry banana baked oatmeal. It is VERY EASY to prepare, and then is popped in the oven to bake. Once it is done baking, I let it cool down to room temperature then cut it into slices for serving. EASY PEASY! And guess what? It is delicious! Here’s how to make this delicious breakfast treat:

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How To Make Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal

Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F. It only takes a few minutes to get the oatmeal ready for the oven, so you want it to be nice and hot before you add it. Okay, now for the oatmeal…

Stir together rolled oats (old fashioned, not quick or instant), sugar, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add milk, melted (and cooled) butter, lightly beaten eggs, blueberries and vanilla extract. Stir gently to combine these ingredients.

NOTE: You can use fresh OR frozen blueberries for this dish. I typically use fresh, but if you will be using frozen, there is no need to thaw them. Just toss them in there frozen.

Add the banana slices, and gently stir them into the batter, until fully incorporated into the batter. Once done, the oatmeal is ready for the oven!

Time To Bake It!

Lightly spray a 9×9 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Pour the oatmeal mixture into the baking dish, spreading it evenly to disperse the blueberries and bananas. OPTIONAL- you can also top the dish with ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans if desired, before baking. We don’t usually add the nuts, but that is completely your choice!

Place the dish into the preheated oven, and bake at 350°F. for 45-50 minutes, or until the oatmeal has set. Since oven temps can vary quite a bit, I suggest checking it at 45 minutes, and then bake longer, if necessary. The top should be golden brown in color once done.

TIP: If you wish the top to be more brown in color, you can put the baking dish under the broiler (5″-6″ away from heating element) and let it brown more. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you do this step, be sure to check it every 30 seconds and rotate the pan until browned to your liking (approx. 1 minute or so total). Keep a very close eye on it, so it does not BURN (and ruin your nice breakfast)! 

When done, remove the blueberry banana baked oatmeal from the oven, and transfer the dish to a wire rack to cool. Of course, you CAN eat it hot, but we have found we enjoy this dish best at room temperature. It slices better, etc., but that is your choice, as to how you will enjoy your baked oatmeal best!

Ready To Enjoy A Piece Of Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal?

Once the blueberry banana baked oatmeal has cooled to room temperature, you can easily cut it into 9 pieces (about 3″ x 3″ each). Grab a fork, plop a piece on a plate, and enjoy your yummy breakfast, with some hot coffee or tea.

I really hope you enjoy this blueberry banana baked oatmeal. We sure do! It is best if eaten within 2-3 days after cooking (and it also freezes well, too, if wrapped securely). Thank you for stopping by today, and I hope you will come back again for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, and have a GREAT day!

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You can find ALL of my recipes in the Recipe Index, which is located at the top of the page. I have a nice variety of recipes that feature oatmeal you might enjoy checking out, including:

• Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal
• Maple Nut Oatmeal
• Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Bites
• Healthy Chocolate Oatmeal
• Hearty Oatmeal Bowl

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Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

50 mins

Total Time

1 hr 5 mins

 

Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal is a cinch to make, and is full of juicy blueberries and banana slices! It's an easy, yummy breakfast!

Category: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: blueberry banana baked oatmeal

Servings: 9 (3" square pieces)

Calories Per Serving: 304 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

• 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup butter (1 stick) melted, and cooled
• 2 large eggs beaten
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cup blueberries fresh or frozen
• 1 banana sliced (approx. 1/2" slices)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9"x9" baking pan with non-stick spray.

2. Stir together oats, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Add milk, melted/cooled butter, beaten eggs, blueberries and vanilla extract. Stir gently to combine. Add banana slices; gently stir them into batter, until fully incorporated.

3. Pour oatmeal mixture into prepared baking dish, spreading batter evenly. OPTIONAL- you can also top the dish with ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans if desired, before baking.

4. Bake at 350°F. for 45-50 minutes, or until the oatmeal has set. Oven temps can vary;, I suggest checking it at 45 minutes, and then bake longer, if necessary. Oatmeal should be golden brown on top.

   TIP: If you wish the top to be more browned, put the baking dish under the broiler (5"-6" away from heating element) and let it brown more. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you do this step, be sure to check it every 30 seconds and rotate the pan until browned to your liking (approx. 1 minute or so total). Keep a very close eye on it, so it does not BURN (and ruin your nice breakfast)! 

5. When done, remove baked oatmeal from oven and transfer to wire rack to cool. Once cooled to room temp., cut it into 9 pieces ( 3" x 3" each). Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

NOTE: You can use fresh OR frozen blueberries for this dish. If using frozen, there is no need to thaw them.

Nutrition Facts

Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal

Amount Per Serving (1 3"x 3" square)

Calories 304 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 70mg23%

Sodium 249mg11%

Potassium 302mg9%

Carbohydrates 42g14%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 21g23%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 442IU9%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 96mg10%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Make a batch of delicious, EASY Buttermilk Pancakes from scratch in under 10 minutes! Mix the batter, and onto a griddle or skillet they go!

If you’re like me, you probably purchase store-bought pancake mix to make pancakes whenever you want to make a big breakfast.

Did you know it is ridiculously simple  to make easy buttermilk pancakes from scratch in only a few minutes? That’s right! Buttermilk helps to lighten the batter and create airy pancakes!

Making buttermilk pancakes from scratch only requires a few common ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Even if you don’t have buttermilk handy, you can very quickly make a great substitute with milk and white vinegar (tip shown in the printable recipe card).

Here’s how to make some EASY buttermilk pancakes in practically no time at all.

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Make The Pancake Batter

Whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and baking powder in a large bowl. Set this bowl of DRY ingredients aside while you mix the wet ingredients.

In a SEPARATE bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk. These are your WET ingredients.

Stir the WET ingredients (egg and buttermilk) into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir, to combine, just until the ingredients are mixed, but do not OVERMIX.

This is your batter for the easy buttermilk pancakes. See how easy it is to make the batter from scratch?

Cooking The Easy Buttermilk Pancakes

Lightly spray a griddle or large skillet with a non-stick cooking spray or brush on some cooking oil to cover the surface.

Heat the griddle until hot. Using about 1/4 cup per pancake, pour the pancake batter onto the grill, forming a circle. The pancakes will be approximately 5″ in diameter.

As the easy buttermilk pancakes cook, large bubbles will appear on the surface of the pancakes, as shown below.

When there are lots of bubbles on top AND the bottoms of the pancakes are golden brown, carefully flip the pancakes to the other side.

Keep Going!

Continue to cook the pancakes until set, and cooked through. Both sides should be golden brown when done.

Remove the pancakes from the griddle (or skillet), and transfer them to serving plates. Repeat this process with all the batter, which will yield approximately 15 pancakes.

You can wrap the pancakes in foil and keep them warm in a low temperature oven while you cook the rest of the pancakes, if you wish.

Let’s Eat Some EASY Buttermilk Pancakes!

When ready to serve, place the hot pancakes onto serving plates, and top each stack with soft (or melted) butter, and some delicious maple syrup.

I also enjoy easy buttermilk pancakes when served with my homemade Blackberry Pancake Syrup, as seen in the second photo below). YUM!

I hope you will try this simple recipe to make homemade EASY buttermilk pancakes for those you love. They really are delicious, and I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

Have a wonderful day, and thank you for stopping by. Please come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes.

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• Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes
• Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
• Chunky Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
• Homemade Blueberry Pancakes
• Apple Pie Pancakes

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EASY Buttermilk Pancakes

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

5 mins

Total Time

10 mins

 

Make a batch of delicious, EASY Buttermilk Pancakes from scratch in under 10 minutes! Mix the batter, and onto a griddle or skillet they go!

Category: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy buttermilk pancakes

Servings: 15 pancakes (approx.)

Calories Per Serving: 97 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• ⅛ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¾ teaspoon baking powder
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups buttermilk (see NOTES below for substitution)

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Instructions

1. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and baking powder in a large bowl. Set bowl aside. In a SEPARATE bowl, whisk together eggs and buttermilk.

2. Stir egg/buttermilk mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir, to combine, only until ingredients are mixed; do not OVERMIX batter.

3. Lightly spray griddle or large skillet with a non-stick cooking spray or brush with oil to cover surface. Heat greased griddle until hot. Using about 1/4 cup per pancake, pour batter onto grill, forming a circle, approx. 5" in diameter. As pancakes cook, bubbles will appear on surface of pancakes. When there are lots of bubbles on top AND bottoms of pancakes are golden brown, carefully flip pancakes to the other side. Continue to cook until set and bottom of pancakes are browned. Remove pancakes from griddle; transfer to plates. Repeat process with remaining batter.

4. Serve pancakes with butter and pancake syrup. ENJOY!

Recipe Notes

Notes: BUTTERMILK SUBSTITUTE: Measure 2 cups whole milk into container. Remove 2 Tablespoons milk from container. Add 2 Tablespoons distilled white vinegar (or fresh lemon juice) and stir to combine. Let milk sit 5-10 minutes. Stir and use, as a substitute for buttermilk.

Nutrition Facts

EASY Buttermilk Pancakes

Amount Per Serving (1 pancake)

Calories 97 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 28mg9%

Sodium 272mg12%

Potassium 90mg3%

Carbohydrates 16g5%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 89IU2%

Calcium 52mg5%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Make a Lemon Dutch Baby (serves 4) in only a few minutes! Ingredients for this fluffy German pancake are blended, then baked in a skillet!
Have you ever had a Lemon Dutch Baby? Dutch Babies are also called German Pancakes, and this one is absolutely delicious! This fluffy baked pancake is flavored with vanilla extract and fresh grated lemon zest. It can be served with  powdered sugar and lemon wedges, if desired (YES, DO IT!). We love the sweetness a bit of sifted powdered sugar brings, and always squeeze a bit of lemon juice over each portion. It is so yummy!

Guess what? This lemon Dutch baby recipe is super easy, too, which means it’s a keeper! I was inspired to make this after making some absolutely yummy miniature Dutch babies, so I modified the recipe a bit, and landed on this one!

Lemon Dutch Babies are incredibly easy and delicious, and you can’t go wrong with that combo! The ingredients are blended, poured into a hot cast iron skillet, and then baked until golden brown and puffy! Let me show you how easy it is to make a delicious Lemon Dutch Baby that will serve 4!

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Make The Batter For The Lemon Dutch Baby

Put the milk, eggs, flour, salt, vanilla extract, and freshly grated lemon zest into a blender. Put the lid on (kind of important, right?), and blend these ingredients, until they have been combined well. Make sure there are no lumps in the batter.

Blend in 2 Tablespoons of butter, that has been melted and cooled to room temperature, and set remaining ONE Tablespoon aside for later. Drizzle the melted butter (using the removable top as shown below) into the blender, while running the blender on low speed. Okay- now you’ve made the batter for your lemon Dutch baby. See how easy that is?

Baking The Lemon Dutch Baby

Heat a 9″ or 10″ cast iron skillet on medium heat. Once the skillet is hot, pour in the reserved Tablespoon of melted butter. Use a pastry brush to coat the bottom and sides of the skillet with butter. Pour the batter into the hot skillet, and immediately place the skillet into a preheated 425°F. oven.

Bake the lemon Dutch baby at 425°F. for 13-15 minutes. When done, the Dutch baby should be puffy, and a light golden brown color, and cooked through. Remove the skillet from the oven.

Serving The Lemon Dutch Baby

Even though it is optional, I recommend generously dusting the surface with sifted powdered sugar, and lemon wedges. Each person can squeeze fresh lemon juice over their serving (one or two wedges per serving). You won’t need any syrup, because the lemon juice and powdered sugar combo is all you will need to sweeten it. Slice the lemon Dutch baby into 4 wedges, and serve immediately!

I really hope you enjoy this Lemon Dutch Baby! We really think they are a wonderful breakfast treat. My favorite way to enjoy it is to squeeze fresh lemon juice over my powdered sugar dusted wedge, and eat it just like that – YUM. This breakfast treat is sweet, tangy, and absolutely delicious.

If you enjoy eating Dutch Babies, please be sure to also check out my fun recipe for Mini Dutch Babies. They are fruit filled little miniature Dutch babies, and are perfect for serving at any brunch or special occasion! Thanks for stopping by, and I sincerely hope you will come back again soon for more yummy, family-friendly recipes. Have a fantastic day. friends.

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• Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
• Classic French Toast
• Blueberry Lemon Muffins
• Maple Nut Oatmeal

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Lemon Dutch Baby

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

13 mins

Total Time

18 mins

 

Make a Lemon Dutch Baby (serves 4) in only a few minutes! Ingredients for this fluffy German pancake are blended, then baked in a skillet!

Category: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: lemon Dutch baby

Servings: 4

Calories Per Serving: 218 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

• ½ cup milk
• 4 large eggs
• ½ cup all purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1½ teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 3 Tablespoons butter melted, cooled and DIVIDED

Garnish with sifted powdered sugar, and lemon wedges, for serving. (OPTIONAL, but recommended)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

2. Place milk, eggs, flour, salt, vanilla, and lemon zest into blender. Put lid on; blend well, until combined. Make sure there are no lumps in the batter. Drizzle in 2 Tablespoons of butter (melted/cooled to room temp.) slowly through removable top on blender. Reserve remaining Tablespoon of butter for later.

3. Heat a 9" or 10" cast iron skillet on medium heat. Once skillet is hot, pour in reserved Tablespoon of melted butter. Use a pastry brush to coat bottom and sides of skillet with butter. Pour batter into hot skillet, and immediately place skillet into preheated 425°F. oven.

4. Bake at 425°F. for 13-15 minutes. When done, the Dutch baby should be puffy, a light golden brown color, and cooked through. Remove skillet from oven.

5. I highly recommend generously dusting the surface with sifted powdered sugar, and then top with lemon wedges. Each person can squeeze fresh lemon juice over their serving (one or two wedges per serving).  No syrup is really needed, because the lemon juice and powdered sugar combo will sweeten each serving. Slice into 4 wedges, and serve immediately! Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

NOTE: Caloric calculation is made without adding in calories from optional powdered sugar and lemon wedge garnish, as amounts used may vary from person to person.

Nutrition Facts

Lemon Dutch Baby

Amount Per Serving (1 (1/4 of total))

Calories 218 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 210mg70%

Sodium 305mg13%

Potassium 134mg4%

Carbohydrates 14g5%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 9g18%

Vitamin A 591IU12%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 71mg7%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Triple Berry French Toast Cups (for 2) are filled with yummy raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, cream cheese and maple syrup, then baked.

Today I want to share this delicious recipe for Triple Berry French Toast Cups. They are easy to prepare, and taste wonderful! I found the original recipe years ago in one of my old “Taste of Home” magazines (from 2006) and slightly adapted it for our taste preferences. You will need to have a couple of 8 ounce, oven-safe ramekins to make these single serving breakfast treats, but they are readily available in lots of retail stores or online.

This simple recipe makes two servings, and I am confident you will enjoy it! You will need to plan a little bit ahead, because an important step is to refrigerate the French toast cups for at least an hour BEFORE baking, to give the egg filling time to soak into the bread cubes. Other than that, they are truly simple to make, and taste great, especially if you serve them topped with sifted powdered sugar and berry-flavored pancake syrup. Here’s how to make triple berry French toast cups:

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Prepare The Triple Berry French Toast Cups

Lightly grease (or spray) two 8 ounce ramekins on the bottom and sides. Evenly divide HALF of the stale, day old bread cubes (can use French bread or sourdough) between the two dishes (reserve the other half of the bread cubes for later). The reason you use day old or stale bread cubes is because they are firmer than fresh bread cubes, and will hold up better after liquid is added. This helps the bread NOT to turn mushy.

Add the raspberries, blueberries and blackberries, evenly diving the fruit between both ramekins. I used a total of 1/2 cup berries (divided) from a bag of triple berry blend, but this dish will still turn out perfectly if you don’t have access to all three fruits.  NOTE: We love the flavor combination of using all three berries, but if you only have raspberries? Use 1/2 cup total. Only have blueberries? Only use 1/2 cup total.  You get the picture. However you want to make these (whatever combination), just use a total amount of 1/2 cup of berries.

Top the berries with softened cream cheese cubes, and then divide the remaining bread cubes on top of the cream cheese. Set aside while you make the easy egg filling.

Soak With Egg Mixture And Refrigerate

Now it’s time to make the egg “filling. Place eggs, milk and maple syrup in a medium bowl, and whisk with a fork or wire whisk until combined. Pour the egg mixture into the ramekins, being sure to evenly divide the liquid between both dishes. Use the back of a spoon to gently press the bread cubes down as much as possible into the egg mixture. You need to do this, so the bread cubes can absorb the egg filling as much as possible before baking.

Now comes the hard part… waiting! Cover with plastic wrap, and put the ramekins into a refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or more). The bread cubes need time to absorb as much of that egg mixture as possible. Sometimes I make these at night before going to bed, then they’re ready to go first thing in the morning. Occasionally I unwrap them, and push the bread cubes down again into the liquid. They won’t ever be fully covered… just get them into the liquid as much as possible for best results!

TIP: Remove the triple berry French toast cups from the refrigerator 25-30 minutes before baking (to take the chill off). Preheat your oven to 350°F during this time.

Bake The Triple Berry French Toast Cups

Bake the triple berry French toast cups in a preheated 350°F. oven, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes. When done, they should be golden brown on top, and the egg filling will be “set” in the middle. Let them cool on a wire rack for 3-4 minutes. 

After they have cooled for 3-4 minutes, and you’re ready to serve, carefully run a butter knife around the edges of the ramekin to loosen the edges. Using a large spoon, carefully remove the French toast cups in one piece out of the dish, and transfer to individual serving plates.

Time To Eat!

The French toast cups are not overly sweet, as is, so our absolute FAVORITE way to serve them is to sift a little bit of powdered sugar on top, and then drizzle it all with some berry-flavored pancake syrup! YUMMO! I like to use my homemade blackberry pancake syrup. It compliments this dish well, with even more berry flavor and sweetness.

My husband and I love this breakfast (even though it’s an “occasional” treat!), and hope you (and those you love) will enjoy it, as well. It’s REALLY delicious, and looks good on the plate, too!

I hope you enjoy this delicious breakfast recipe… we sure do! Thank you for stopping by, and I truly hope you will come back soon for another visit (and some delicious recipes). Take care, and have a GREAT day!

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• Ham n’ Cheese Breakfast Soufflé
• Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
• Chocolate Chip Muffins
• Egg In A Basket

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Recipe adapted from: “Taste of Home” magazine, Feb./March 2006 edition, page 57, published by Reiman Publications, Inc.

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Triple Berry French Toast Cups

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Refrigeration Time (inactive prep)

1 hr

Total Time

1 hr 40 mins

 

Triple Berry French Toast Cups (for 2) are filled with yummy raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, cream cheese and maple syrup, then baked.

Category: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: triple berry french toast cups

Servings: 2

Calories Per Serving: 408 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

• 2 slices day old French bread (or sourdough) , cut into 1" cubes
• ½ cup raspberry/blackberry/blueberry blend fresh or frozen (unthawed)
• 2 ounces cream cheese , softened (cut in 1" cubes)
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup milk
• 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup

Optional Toppings: Sifted powdered sugar and berry flavored pancake syrup

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. Lightly grease (or spray) two 8 ounce ramekins on the bottom and sides.

2. Evenly divide HALF of the bread cubes between 2 ramekins (save other half for later). Add raspberries, blueberries and blackberries, evenly diving between both ramekins. Top berries with cream cheese cubes; add remaining bread cubes on top. Set aside.

3. Whisk eggs, milk and maple syrup in a medium bowl until combined. Pour into ramekins, evenly dividing liquid between both. Use back of a spoon to gently press bread cubes down as much as possible into egg mixture. This helps bread cubes absorb liquid before baking.

4. Cover with plastic wrap; put ramekins in refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or more). Unwrap occasionally; push bread cubes down again into liquid. They won't ever be fully covered... just get them into the liquid as much as possible for best results! TIP: Remove from refrigerator 25-30 minutes before baking (to take chill off). Preheat oven to 350°F during this time.

5. Bake at 350°F., uncovered, for 25-30 minutes. When done, they should be golden brown, and egg filling will be "set" in the middle. Let cool on a wire rack 3-4 minutes. Carefully run a butter knife around inside edge of ramekins to loosen edges. Using a large spoon, carefully remove French toast cups in one piece from dish; transfer to serving plates.

6. To serve (optional, but recommended), sift powdered sugar on top, and drizzle with berry-flavored pancake syrup!

Recipe Notes

NOTE: Caloric calculation was made using 1% milk, and does not include optional berry pancake syrup or powdered sugar toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Triple Berry French Toast Cups

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 408 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Trans Fat 1g

Cholesterol 204mg68%

Sodium 561mg24%

Potassium 400mg11%

Carbohydrates 59g20%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 20g22%

Protein 18g36%

Vitamin A 552IU11%

Vitamin C 8mg10%

Calcium 201mg20%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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It’s easy to make a dozen moist Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Bites (no added sugar) in under 30 minutes for a yummy breakfast or snack!

If you’re looking for a tasty, easy to prepare breakfast treat that contains no extra added sugar, may I suggest these apple cinnamon baked oatmeal bites? I found the recipe on Pinterest a while ago, and am just now getting around to sharing the recipe here on my blog.

These yummy, muffin-sized breakfast bites are sweetened naturally with two medium-ripe bananas and an apple! Another plus is… not only do they taste great, they are low calorie (under 90 calories each). That’s a WIN-WIN!

This recipe makes one dozen apple cinnamon baked oatmeal bites, and they are ridiculously EASY to prepare (into the oven in about 10 minutes). Basically, if you can stir ingredients, you can make these yummy baked oatmeal bites. Here’s how easy they are to make:

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Make The Batter For Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Bites

In a medium-sized bowl, mash two medium-ripe bananas with the backside of a fork. For this recipe it’s important the bananas are not overly ripe or too mushy (completely brown on the outside) OR not ripe enough (too firm- green on the peels). You want them soft and ripe enough they are easy to mash (a few brown spots on the peels). The bananas are the ingredient that will add most of the sweetness to the oatmeal bites, so you want them “just right”.

Add one egg to the banana mixture, and continue to stir until the mashed bananas and egg are combined.

Now you will add the old-fashioned oats, cinnamon, baking powder, milk and a pinch of salt to the banana mixture in the bowl. Stir these ingredients well, until the “batter” is mixed together. Add the diced apple pieces, and stir until they have been fully incorporated into the batter.

NOTE: You can use unpeeled OR peeled apples in this recipe. Either way is perfectly fine! I tend to not peel them, because I like the pop of color in the apple cinnamon baked oatmeal bites! I also recommend using a firm sweet apple, like Fuji, Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious, McIntosh, etc. to help add sweetness to the baked oatmeal bites, since there is no added sugar in the recipe. 

Cooking Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Bites

Line 12 standard-sized muffin cups with paper liners OR lightly spray each cup with non-stick baking spray. Because the batter is quite chunky, I recommend using the paper liners, but ultimately that’s your choice. Evenly divide the apple cinnamon baked oatmeal bites batter into the cups. Each cup will end up being about 2/3 full.

Bake in a preheated 375°F. oven (on the middle rack) for 15-16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the top center comes out clean. Remove the muffin pan from the oven, and let them cool for a few minutes, before removing each one out of the pan. As you can see in the 2 photos below, there is not much visible difference in the color before baking (top photo) and after baking (bottom photo).

Transfer the apple cinnamon baked oatmeal bites to a wire rack to cool completely. As they cool, you may see them pull away from the paper liners a bit. That’s perfectly fine!

Ready To Enjoy Some Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Bites?

Once they have cooled to room temperature, these little bites of oatmeal apple goodness are ready to eat! They are moist, flavorful, and filled with soft, tender pieces of apple! I truly feel these breakfast treats taste their best at room temperature (and not served hot). Again… that is your choice, whether to serve them at room temperature or slightly warm.

You can store any leftovers in an airtight container on the counter. They do not have to be refrigerated, and will stay moist for 3-4 days. You can also wrap them really well and store them in your freezer for 2-3 months, if desired.

I really enjoy these simple breakfast bites and hope you will, too! Sometimes the simplest breakfasts can be filling and tasty, and this is one of them. I usually eat two of them for each meal, because of their low calorie count, Thank you so much for stopping by this blog. I hope you have a wonderful day… and come back soon! God Bless You!

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• Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal
• Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
• Blueberry Apple Pecan Baked Oatmeal
• Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats with Pecans

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The original recipe source: Lidia Simic, at: https://yummiestfood.com/apple-cinnamon-baked-oatmeal/

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Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal Bites

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

It's easy to make a dozen moist Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Bites (no added sugar) in under 30 minutes for a yummy breakfast or snack!

Category: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apple cinnamon baked oatmeal bites

Servings: 12

Calories Per Serving: 87 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 2 bananas , medium-ripe
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup milk
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 medium apple , diced (peeled or unpeeled)

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Insert paper liners into 12 standard-sized muffin cups OR lightly spray cups with non-stick baking spray.

2. In medium-sized bowl, mash bananas with a fork. Add egg; continue stirring until bananas and egg are combined. Add oats, cinnamon, baking powder, milk and a pinch of salt to banana mixture. Stir well, until mixed. Add diced apple; stir until fully incorporated into batter.

3. Evenly divide batter into prepared muffin cups (about 2/3 full). Bake at 375°F. on middle rack for 15-16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the top center comes out clean. Remove pan from oven; let cool a few minutes, before removing them from the pan. Transfer apple cinnamon baked oatmeal bites to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

4. You can store these in an airtight container for 3-4 days on the counter (no refrigeration needed). They can be stored in freezer for 2-3 months IF well-wrapped in airtight container.

Recipe Notes

Caloric calculation was made using 1% milk.

Nutrition Facts

Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal Bites

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 87 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Trans Fat 1g

Cholesterol 16mg5%

Sodium 15mg1%

Potassium 190mg5%

Carbohydrates 17g6%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 63IU1%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 40mg4%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Pumpkin Spice Waffles are an amazing breakfast treat all year long! Golden brown, crispy, and simple to make- you’re gonna love ’em!

Do you enjoy waffles? We sure do in our home! Every few weeks, my husband will ask if we can have waffles for breakfast, and out comes our trusty ol’ waffle iron. We don’t have waffles too often (gotta keep our girlish figures, right? *wink wink*), but when we do, we love ’em!

The easy recipe I want to share today is for pumpkin spice waffles. With the inclusion of canned pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice mix in the batter, there is a really nice Fall-inspired flavor to these yummy breakfast treats! They’re crispy, golden brown, and delicious! Remember- even though they are “Fall-inspired” doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy this hearty breakfast year-round! Here’s how to make them:

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Make The Batter

Whisk buttermilk, pumpkin puree, melted butter and eggs together in a large mixing bowl. Continue to whisk these wet ingredients until the mixture is smooth.

In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk (or stir) together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. NOTE: I make my own pumpkin pie spice mix… you can find my recipe here.

Pour the wet batter into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir the batter only until all ingredients are mixed and moistened. It’s okay if the batter is still a little bit lumpy… just don’t overmix.

Cook The Pumpkin Spice Waffles

Preheat your waffle iron, brushing with oil, if required by manufacturer instructions. If using a standard sized waffle iron, you will use about 1/2 cup of batter for each waffle (for a yield of 4-6 waffles). If using a Belgian waffle maker (as shown below), you will use about 1 cup of batter per waffle (for a yield of 3 waffles). 

Cook the waffles according to manufacturer instructions and timing recommendations. Depending on the type waffle make you use, they will typically cook for somewhere between 3-5 minutes. When done, the pumpkin spice waffles should be crispy and lightly browned. Remove waffle, and serve immediately.

Note: The batter for this recipe is fairly thick, so do not use with a “pour into the top” type of waffle iron (some newer models). The first time I made these I tried a new type of waffle iron I had been given, where you pour the batter through a type of funnel into the top without opening the waffle iron. Complete failure, cause the batter was too thick for the funnel loader. My bad.

To serve, top the hot pumpkin spice waffles with a bit of butter, and drizzle with maple syrup. Serve hot, and enjoy!

We really enjoy the warm Fall-inspired flavors of these pumpkin spice waffles. I hope you will too! Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you come back again soon. Have a GREAT day!

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You can find all of my waffle or pancake recipes in the Recipe Index, which is located at the top of the page. I have several, including:

• Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
• Banana Nut Waffles
• Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes
• Mini Dutch Babies

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Pumpkin Spice Waffles

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

Pumpkin Spice Waffles are an amazing breakfast treat all year long! Golden brown, crispy, and simple to make- you're gonna love 'em!

Category: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pumpkin spice waffles

Servings: 5 (4-6) standard size waffles

Calories Per Serving: 332 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

• 1¾ cups all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1¼ cups buttermilk
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree NOT pumpkin pie filling
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup butter, melted

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. Whisk buttermilk, pumpkin puree, melted butter and eggs together in a large mixing bowl. Continue to whisk until mixture is smooth.

2. In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk (or stir) together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Pour wet batter into bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir only until all ingredients are mixed and moistened. It's okay if batter is a little bit lumpy... don't overmix.

3. Preheat waffle iron, brushing with oil, if suggested by manufacturer instructions. If using a standard sized waffle iron, use about 1/2 cup of batter for each waffle (yield of 4-6 waffles). If using a Belgian waffle maker, use about 1 cup of batter per waffle (yield of 3 waffles).  Cook according to manufacturer instructions. Depending on the type waffle make you use, they will typically cook for somewhere between 3-5 minutes. When done, waffles should be crispy and lightly browned. Remove waffle; serve immediately, topped with butter and maple syrup. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

NOTE: Caloric calculation was made based on 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Pumpkin Spice Waffles

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 332 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 105mg35%

Sodium 861mg37%

Potassium 385mg11%

Carbohydrates 43g14%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 10g20%

Vitamin A 8118IU162%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 159mg16%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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