Welcome to the third and final stop on the 2010 Cavalcade of Cupcakes! The Triple Lemon Heaven cupcakes were rich, tart, and decadent. The rainbow cupcakes were a hit with kids and parents alike, and were also very rich and sweet. Two days of that much sugar demanded something a bit, how do I say this, healthier.
I’ve been baking oatmeal-based breakfast and dessert type snacks for as long as I’ve been nutritionally conscious, so about the last 5 years. I know how much some of us love our bowls of oatmeal in the morning, but not every morning has the time (or desire) to make a batch of stovetop oats, no matter how many people say “just get up 20 minutes earlier!” I’m sorry, I love my sleep!
Since this was the case, I started making baked oatmeal “cookies” and “muffins” as a grab-and-go breakfast option to enjoy in the car on the way to work. Not that I can’t enjoy a bowl of oatmeal in the car (yes I have), it’s just not easy. I’ve recently rediscovered how lovely these breakfasts are, and of course, you can adjust the recipe to suit your tastes. I’m calling these cupcakes, but in all honesty, they’re oatmeal muffins!
Baked Oatmeal “Cupcakes”
Makes 12 “cupcakes”, 3 cupcakes per serving
Divide recipe by 1/4 for a single serving “cookie”.
Ingredients
* 4 c. rolled oats (old-fashioned or quick cooking, NOT instant)
* 2 bananas, mashed
* 4 egg whites
* 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
* 1 tsp. baking powder
* 1/2 c. nonfat milk or yogurt
Directions
Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl. Allow to sit about 15 minutes for oats to soak up the wet ingredients. Scoop into a 12-hole muffin tin or form into cookies on a sprayed cookie sheet. Bake at 400* until the tops are crispy and cupcakes are firm, about 20 minutes.
One glorious serving of the entire batch
These are satisfying, easy to make, healthy, and DELICIOUS! I loved topping mine with a bit of plain nonfat yogurt and strawberry, though nut butter or actual frosting would be delicious as well.
I hope you’ve enjoyed the Cavalcade of Cupcakes!
I’m glad I thought to make these too, since camp starts again tomorrow and I’ll need easy breakfasts! I have a few guest posts lined up, as well as a cool giveaway, and a couple of easy recipes as well. Many of your favorites from last year will return, including the “Camper quote of the day” and “Wednesdays in Numbers”.
I’m always looking for guest posts as well, so if you’re interested, email me at guest-posts@imadedinner.net with your post and pictures, and it’ll go up on those super-busy-exhausting days.
Have a wonderful rest of your Sunday, and #TGIM!
P.S. Sorry for the lack of Cute Food Saturday yesterday! It was a crazy morning and the day got away from me!
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Holy oatmeal! Those look so good!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is´s last [type] ..Giveaway!
I am going to try those oatmeal “cupcakes” right now!
shelly´s last [type] ..Murray Street
Ahhh, such a good idea!!! Yum!
Jackie (Peaces of Earth)´s last [type] ..Marathon Thoughts
they look great, mara!
Pearl´s last [type] ..Back to blogging!
What a great grab-n-go breakfast!! I must try this
Mary @ What’s Cookin’ with Mary´s last [type] ..Sun Dried Tomato Basil Hummus
Okay, these are by far my favorite!!!! Oatmeal cookies/cake/cupcakes would be my favorite flavor and these look outstanding!!!! Ugh, I’m drooling.
Lauren´s last [type] ..Nothing But Time
I love oatmeal and these look so fun as a cool alternative to a hot bowl during the summer months… yum!
yes, these look fabulous… and I LOVE that a serving is THREE !!
Kristina´s last [type] ..taro root and hawaiian roots
If you soak steel cut oats overnight then you only have to throw em in the microwave for a LOT shorter amount of time! I throw em in for 2 put some frozen bananas in there and throw em in for another 2 and they are perrrrfect!
SUCH a perfect on-the-go breakfast. Combines whole grains/carbs (oats), protein (egg whites), and even fruit (bananas)! Maybe mix in some peanut butter or some nuts and you’d have fats, too, making it seriously the perfectest breakfast ever. I am SO making these! I’m gonna mix in some chopped walnuts, too
Wei-Wei
Wei-Wei´s last [type] ..suckup WIN: benne wafers
These would be great once I’m back at school, having my early mornings and long public transit commutes. Do you think I could use 2 eggs instead of the 4 eggs whites? I’d rather just use whole eggs – yolks have lots of good stuff in them!
Marianne´s last [type] ..Get ‘Em While They Last
These look great! I can’t wait to try them! I might add some dried cranberries in too!
These are PERFECT, Mara! I have to try them.
Katie´s last [type] ..Working Through the Weekend
Yay for healthy desserts. I’ll feel less guilty when I have more than one serving
Wow, how awesome, I’ve never seen this before!
Christina´s last [type] ..Friday Firsts – Stuffed Pork Loin
I just made these tonight – so good and hearty! I added ground flax seed for a little extra nutrition and will probably add a little more cinnamon and maybe play around with other spices next time but I love these! They will be my go-to for those mornings you just can’t seem to get everything together. thanks!
These look soooo delish!!!
Crystal´s last [type] ..One Crazy Week…and Strawberry Jam Bars
I tried to make these just how you said and they came out not so great, sorry to say. I did tweak it the next day, adding some peanut butter, honey, and more cinnamon. Not so bad then! I’d imagine some raisins would go well in there too.
So sorry you didn’t like the recipe as written, but I’m glad you found a combo that works! I know that raisins or dried cranberries are fabulous in them