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Blackberry cobbler baked oatmeal with walnut crumble. It's like dessert for breakfast but way healthier. ohsweetbasil.com

Phew, that was a big title to spew out, but I just had to draw attention to the crumble that’s on top of this baby. My golly it’s good. Yes, I said, golly. I am fully aware that I speak like I’m 80 (see also dagnabit, oh mercy, sweet heavenly days and more). I’m totally over the whole foul language thing. I think some can’t say a full sentence without swearing, but I’m all about the classy lady who doesn’t need a filthy mouth. Only pretty things going in and pretty things going out. Like this blackberry cobbler baked oatmeal with walnut crumble that I made for our Fisher Nuts post.

Blackberry cobbler baked oatmeal with walnut crumble. It's like dessert for breakfast but way healthier. ohsweetbasil.com

When I was a little girl I got mad at one of my older sisters and though I still have absolutely no clue what I said I know that I must have cussed at her because suddenly she was tattling on me and my parents made me wash my mouth out with a little soap. I believe that’s the only time I ever washed my mouth out, but it made a lasting impression. You are what you say, so better to be uplifting in the way you speak.

Blackberry cobbler baked oatmeal with walnut crumble. It's like dessert for breakfast but way healthier. ohsweetbasil.com

While there are those who only speak in a negative way there are also those who are so lovely, faithful and hopeful to be around. This month is Heart Awareness month so I wanted to bring a more heart healthy recipe to you all (you guys, it tastes like dessert and it’s better for you! You are welcome!) which got me thinking. We have two friends with babies who know a lot about hearts already. They are such wonderful people and though they’ve carried a heavy burden they speak with love and hope. I thought I would introduce them because they have inspired me to be more aware of the burdens others carry and to have more gratitude for my health and the health of those I love.

Blackberry cobbler baked oatmeal with walnut crumble. It's like dessert for breakfast but way healthier. ohsweetbasil.com

Our hearts work harder than we do, never tiring or taking breaks yet we rarely think of what a gift they are. Oats, berries and walnuts are all fantastic sources of nutrients for our bodies and specifically our hearts so why not eat something that will be good for us. And while you’re whipping it up with those yummy walnuts in the brown sugar crumble on top read on about these two champions.

Blackberry Cobbler Baked Oatmeal with Walnut Crumble
Recipe Type: Breakfast, healthy
Author: Oh, Sweet Basil
Prep time:
Cook time:
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Serves: 6-8 servings
Baked Oatmeal that tastes like blackberry cobbler!
Ingredients
  • 3 Cups Old Fashioned Oats
  • 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 2 Cups Skim Milk
  • 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil, melted
  • 1/3 Cup Apple Butter
  • 1/4 Cup White Sugar
  • 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 Cups Frozen Blackberries
  • Crumble Topping
  • 1 Cup Fisher Walnuts, chopped fine
  • 1/8 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1/8 Cup All PurposeFlour
  • 1/4 Cup Butter, cold
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
Instructions
  1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees and spray an 8×8″ baking pan with nonstick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together the oats, baking powder and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, coconut oil, apple butter, white sugar and brown sugar. Stir in the oat mixture.
  4. Pour the oats into the baking dish and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and fold in the berries and top with the crumble. Bake for an additional 18-20 minutes or until the top is golden in color.
  5. Serve with a little dollop of yogurt or warmed cream.

Is Oatmeal Gluten Free?

Pure oats are gluten-free.
The problem with oats in gluten-free eating is contamination.
Most commercial oats are processed in facilities that also process wheat, barley, and rye.
So, always check the label to make sure oatmeal is certified gluten free.

Is Oatmeal Good For Your Heart?

Oatmeal is good for your heart.

Soluble fiber from whole oats, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease.

Are Walnuts Good For You?

Walnuts are a good snack as well as great in recipes.

Walnuts contain good fats, such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, but they are also a good source of the essential

fatty acid omega-3.

They also contain iron, selenium, calcium, zinc, vitamin E and some B vitamins.

Blackberry Cobbler Baked Oatmeal with Walnut Crumble

3.25 from 8 votes

Blackberry Cobbler Baked Oatmeal with Walnut Crumble

By Sweet Basil
Prep10 minutes
Cook40 minutes
Total50 minutes
Servings6 -8 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 3 Cups Old Fashioned Oats
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 2 Cups Skim Milk
  • 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil, melted
  • 1/3 Cup Apple Butter
  • 1/4 Cup White Sugar
  • 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 Cups Frozen Blackberries

Crumble Topping

Instructions 

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees and spray an 8x8" baking pan with nonstick spray.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the oats, baking powder and salt.
    3 Cups Old Fashioned Oats, 2 teaspoons Baking Powder, 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, coconut oil, apple butter, white sugar and brown sugar.
    1 Large Egg, 2 Cups Skim Milk, 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil, 1/3 Cup Apple Butter, 1/4 Cup White Sugar, 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
  • Stir in the oat mixture.
  • Pour the oats into the baking dish and bake for 20 minutes. While it is baking, make the crumble topping.
  • Combine all the ingredients for the crumble topping and then cut in the cold butter or use a fork mix everything together.
    1 Cup Fisher Walnuts, 1/8 Cup Whole Wheat Flour, 1/8 Cup All Purpose Flour, 1/4 Cup Butter, 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon, 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
  • Remove from the oven and fold in the berries and top with the crumble.
    2 Cups Frozen Blackberries
  • Bake for an additional 18-20 minutes or until the top is golden in color.
  • Serve with a little dollop of yogurt or warmed cream.

Recipe Notes

store left overs in the refrigerator for up to 5 days

Nutrition

Serving: 1g, Calories: 702kcal, Carbohydrates: 94g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 33g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 50mg, Sodium: 316mg, Potassium: 670mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 57g, Vitamin A: 553IU, Vitamin C: 10mg, Calcium: 262mg, Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Carrian Cheney is the creative force behind ‘Oh, Sweet Basil,’ a food blog she co-authors with her husband, Cade. She creates fresh, family-friendly recipes that encourage togetherness in the kitchen.

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20 Comments

  1. Amanda says:

    This post made me laugh and get teary all within a few seconds! 🙂 Love you and your heart for others… and the attention you are calling to a good cause!

  2. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says:

    Ooo! I love everything about this! Pinned!

  3. Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says:

    Golly and dagnabit just about sums it up. What a fantastic breakfast! It looks and sounds amazing!

  4. Lori @ RecipeGirl says:

    I am adding this to my must-try soon list! So delicious!

  5. Liz says:

    Whoa, I’d eat this for breakfast, then again for dessert! What a scrumptious oatmeal!

  6. Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says:

    My mom always adds walnuts to oatmeal and I love it. The blackberries really make this something special!

  7. Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says:

    I can not imagine you cussing Carrian 🙂 great recipe and one of my favs!

    1. Sweet Basil says:

      lol, I just get so tired of these ladies that can’t say a sentence without 50 extra words in there. I miss the classier days of speech 😉

  8. Jenny Flake says:

    Whoa! That looks amazing…I love recipes with berries 😀

  9. Gaby says:

    Oh wow! This looks absolutely amazing! Love this recipe!!!

  10. julie says:

    Do you use homemade apple butter? If not, what do you use? I hate to leave a typical “can this be replaced?” comment but I don’t usually have apple butter on hand. Can this be replaced or left out?

    1. Sweet Basil says:

      I use either homemade or Musselman’s and you could totally use apple sauce or any other puree. 🙂