Brownie Baked Oatmeal

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The taste of brownies is now an acceptable breakfast. This brownie baked oatmeal is really loaded with oats and yogurt.  Go ahead and make some, I dare you!

     Soft and delicious baked oatmeal is a thing of breakfast glory. There are so many different ways to flavor it, but chocolate happens to be one of our favorites.

This brownie inspired breakfast is healthier than you think and oh so good! On it’s own it is delicious, but served with a little whipped cream and berries it is ready to be the star of your special occasion breakfast or brunch.

     Sometimes in life you just need some chocolate? Am I right?  Of course I am! I’m always right, just ask my husband! 😉

     Sometimes that chocolate craving comes at breakfast time. Do you know what? You don't have to choose between suppressing the craving or feeling guilty for indulging it any more!

      That's right, you can have your chocolate for breakfast and feel pretty darn proud of yourself for doing so. This brownie bakes oatmeal is smashing down the barriers and putting the rules on their head!

      You may know by now that I have a bit of a thing for baked oatmeal. It usually slows down a bit durimg the summer, but as soon as the mornings get chilly, I am ready for more!

     In years past, I had mixed feelings about baked oatmeal. That's because the baked oatmeal I'd had was dense and heavy.

     Then I discovered a way to make it that was sturdy enough to be served as pieces but still managed to have an almost fluffy, soft texture. Since that day there's no stopping me!

     I've been on a mission to make an entire menu of flavors. There's super soft and delicious pumpkin pie inspired baked oatmeal, banana baked oatmeal sweetened with maple syrup, strawberry cheesecake baked oatmeal that feels decadent and fun and more!

     Of course just because it's baked oatmeal doesn't make it automatically healthy. Believe me, I was tempted to do all the bad things to it.

    But I stayed pretty virtuous and made a recipe my mama could be proud of. There is plenty of yogurt and oats, cocoa and just enough maple syrup to give it a bit of sweetness.

     So the oatmeal itself is pretty healthy and pretty darn delicious just like that.  But it just so happened that we were serving this deliciousness up to MiMi and Pops for grandparents day and that means it was a celebration.

     In my world celebrations need a little something more.  That little something more came in the form of cocoa whipped cream and strawberries.  My breakfast dreams have come true!

     A couple of days ago I told you that the pineapple right side up baked oatmeal was the new favorite, but this one with all the whipped cream and strawberry goodness definitely makes me think twice!

    As you can see, we have enjoyed brownie baked oatmeal several times since.  It is delicious on its own, but is also great with a variety of toppings.

    The cocoa whipped cream and strawberries was a definite hit. Vanilla whipped cream and blackberries is delicious too.

A dollop of vanilla yogurt is slightly more virtuous or a drizzle of maple syrup is good as well. It's also great enjoyed warm in a bowl with a splash of milk. You'll have to let me know your favorite way to eat it.

    Have you gotten on my baked oatmeal train yet? If so, I'd love to hear your favorite flavors.  If not... what the heck are you waiting for?!

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