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23 November 28, 2016 Breakfast

Creme Brulee Baked Oatmeal

A dessert inspired healthy baked oatmeal makes one sweet breakfast! Creme Brulee Baked Oatmeal is perfect for breakfast, brunch get together’s and will make any morning feel special!

Healthy Baked Oatmeal Recipe, Casserole, Clean, Easy, Breakfast, Berry, Protein, Gluten Free, Simple, Weight Loss, 21 Day Fix, No Eggs
Healthy Baked Oatmeal Recipe, Casserole, Clean, Easy, Breakfast, Berry, Protein, Gluten Free, Simple, Weight Loss, 21 Day Fix, No Eggs

Healthy Baked Oatmeal Recipe, Casserole, Clean, Easy, Breakfast, Berry, Protein, Gluten Free, Simple, Weight Loss, 21 Day Fix, No Eggs

Originally posted March 2014. Photos and Post Updated November 2016. 

I love sugar.

It is no secret that I adore desserts. I have a sweet tooth the size of Texas (and luckily don’t have a butt to match…). The typical piece of chocolate, or a soft chewy chocolate chip cookie or delicate vanilla cake, I can pass on without blinking an eye, but mostly ice cream wins my heart. Hands down. I always ask my husband around the holidays to find a way to overflow my stocking with ice cream rather than a dark chocolate Santa Claus. That has disaster written all over it. I can still dream though.


Healthy Baked Oatmeal Recipe, Casserole, Clean, Easy, Breakfast, Berry, Protein, Gluten Free, Simple, Weight Loss, 21 Day Fix, No EggsDo you have a special dessert that is close to your heart? A favorite that you lose all control with?

I have a few that immediately take me back to the age of when pigtails were acceptable and my mother still dressed me. It was the one that my Mother immediately got all giddy over as soon as she spotted it on the dessert menu. Creme Brulee. The intense vanilla bean speckled custard all cuddled up underneath the blanket of caramelized sugar. Isn’t it known that the crunchy, sweet caramelized sugar is the best part? It is a dessert that will always make me think of her and the ‘special dinners’ that meant we could order dessert. Those were always my favorite family nights.

But in my mind, creme brulee is the ‘classy dessert’; sweet, simple yet sophisticated. All words that remind me of my mother.

Healthy Baked Oatmeal Recipe, Casserole, Clean, Easy, Breakfast, Berry, Protein, Gluten Free, Simple, Weight Loss, 21 Day Fix, No Eggs

Every winter, my parents party vacation in warmer weather, such as Arizona and Florida, with a good friends. Not jealous or anything. It’s fine, I will just freeze my lil bum off here in KC.

During that time, it is always difficult, as I am use to talking and seeing my Mom quite often. We have a close friendship. I am lucky to say she is one of my best friends. I only hope my future daughter and I will have the same relationship! So I thought to make a breakfast that comforted me and reminded me of her.

Creme Brulee + Oatmeal.

Yes, you read that right. But this treat will have your waistline thanking you.

Healthy Baked Oatmeal Recipe, Casserole, Clean, Easy, Breakfast, Berry, Protein, Gluten Free, Simple, Weight Loss, 21 Day Fix, No Eggs

Oatmeal mixed with milk, greek yogurt, cinnamon, touch of sweetener, bake off beautifully to make a custard style oatmeal. In the last few minutes of baking, you flip on the broiler, sprinkle coconut sugar (or brown sugar) over the tope, and let the caramelization begin. If this treat couldn’t get any sweeter, drizzle with a touch of maple syrup, extra pour of milk and fresh, juicy berries.

Creamy, healthy baked oatmeal nestled underneath a blanket of caramelized sugar is the ideal way to treat yourself during the week or fancy up a brunch for some special house guest!

Healthy Baked Oatmeal Recipe, Casserole, Clean, Easy, Breakfast, Berry, Protein, Gluten Free, Simple, Weight Loss, 21 Day Fix, No Eggs

meal prep tips:

  1. healthy baked oatmeal makes weekday breakfasts so much easier! Simply bake, then store in a sealed container in the fridge. Then reheat in the microwave before eating!

  2. to make breakfast on the go, store in individual containers, reheat then go!

Creme Brulee Baked Oatmeal

A sweet breakfast and dessert favorite get together for a breakfast that will make any morning feel special!

10 minPrep Time

35 minCook Time

45 minTotal Time

Yields 9

Author:

Megan

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt (or vanilla)*
  • 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk, (or milk of choice)*
  • 1/2 cup almond butter*
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Topping: 1/3 cup coconut sugar, or brown sugar
  • For Serving: Fresh berries, maple syrup, milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8x8 baking dish. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yogurt*, almond milk*, almond butter* and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
  3. Add the oats, coconut sugar, salt, baking powder and cinnamon in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
  4. Add to greased baking dish. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until baked all the way through. Remove dish from oven, and turn on broiler. Sprinkle with coconut sugar, place back in oven for 3 minutes, or until sugar is caramelized.
  5. Cut into 9 squares, and serve with strawberries and maple syrup, if desired.

Notes

*To make vegan, use dairy free yogurt! *You can leave the almond butter and use non-nut milk to make this nut free. Original Recipe Included: (Updated to remove egg whites) 2 1/4 Cups Old Fashioned Oats 1 scoop protein powder 3 tablespoon baking stevia 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 cinnamon 4 egg whites 1 tablespoon vanilla 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt 3 cups almond milk 1/3 cup coconut sugar

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Creme Brulee Baked Oatmeal

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If you make this recipe, make sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #WITHSALTANDWIT. I’d love to see what you are cooking up in your kitchen!

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Comments

  1. Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says

    March 6, 2014 at 9:02 am

    Okay seriously you have revolutionized breakfast! This looks and sounds amazing Megan!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 6, 2014 at 3:37 pm

      It's definitely the best of both worlds...sugary dessert and breakfast. My two fav's!
      Reply
  2. Jen @ Pin-n-Tell says

    March 6, 2014 at 11:30 am

    I have never done baked oatmeal, but this looks amazing! I think the kiddos would love it!!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 6, 2014 at 3:09 pm

      Yes....kiddos approved for sure. It has sugar on top...how can they not?!
      Reply
  3. Melissa Smith says

    March 6, 2014 at 11:43 am

    This sounds so good! I'm going to try it out this weekend for sure.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 6, 2014 at 3:09 pm

      It is thee perfect brunch item! Enjoy!
      Reply
      • Shelli says

        November 23, 2014 at 7:55 pm

        Can you make it the night before? And can you freeze it?
        Reply
        • Meg says

          November 24, 2014 at 5:53 am

          You can make this and put it in the fridge. It reheats wonderfully and I can't say whether it freezes as I have never tried it! I am sorry! Hope you enjoy it if you decide to make it!
          Reply
  4. Kim Bergeron says

    March 6, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    Looks SCRUMPTIOUS!!!!! Nice job! Can't wait to try it!!!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 6, 2014 at 3:08 pm

      Oh thank you, Kim! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
      Reply
  5. Michaela An Affair from the Heart says

    March 6, 2014 at 12:37 pm

    Megan, I am so glad I discovered your blog. Love the recipes you post! This post was especially sweet because I have the same kind of relationship with my Mom. She actually comes home from a 6 week stay in San Diego today. Back to sunny (NOT) Omaha! Isn't it great to have a Mom that is also a bestie? :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 6, 2014 at 3:06 pm

      Hi Michaela! Oh thank you - you are so sweet!! Oh San Diego sounds wonderful! Glad to hear that you have a great relationship with your Mom as well; it's the best kind to have!
      Reply
  6. Amanda @ The Mommy Mix says

    March 6, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    Mmmm... That does look delicious! I think I will top mine with apples and caramel though :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 6, 2014 at 3:05 pm

      Ohhh I like your style Amanda!
      Reply
  7. Alaina {Fabtastic Eats} says

    March 6, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    oooh I love this! It sounds so perfect! You know, the first time I ever had creme brulee was last Summer at my brother-in-laws rehearsal dinner. I was in complete shock that I hadn't tried it sooner. LOVED it. I'm pretty sure we would be all about this, I eat oatmeal every single day, what a great way to fancy it up! P.S. My mom is one of my best friends too. We used to live four miles from each other, leaving her was the hardest part of moving completely across the country. We skype a few times a week, but you know it's not the same! SO awesome you're so close to your mom, cherish it!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 12, 2014 at 5:20 am

      Ohhhh so glad you finally got to experience all its glory! Its such a simple dessert, but sometimes simple is the best! And I am so glad you have that relationship too! I can't imagine moving far away like you did! Thank goodness we live in the age of technology! Thanks love!
      Reply
  8. Nicole Neverman says

    March 6, 2014 at 7:11 pm

    This is simply wonderful!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 12, 2014 at 5:21 am

      Oh thank you Nicole!!! Simple is sometimes the best :)
      Reply
  9. Janette@culinaryginger says

    March 6, 2014 at 7:34 pm

    Amazing recipe, I want to put ice cream on it, the best vanilla kind :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 12, 2014 at 5:19 am

      Janette that is such a fantastic idea....ice cream like its cake! Now we are talking :)
      Reply
  10. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    March 6, 2014 at 8:34 pm

    My brain? It's on the ground. Because...like...whoa...no words for this. Brain explosion. I eat oatmeal everyday...multiple times (3 times today!) and this just changed my breakfast identity for all the evers that I have left on this planet.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 12, 2014 at 5:18 am

      Oh yes. It definitely takes up the oatmeal into a whole new playing field...and the best part. Mr HIT does't even like oatmeal....ALL MINE! hope you luvvveee it!
      Reply
  11. Joanne T Ferguson says

    March 6, 2014 at 9:41 pm

    G'day! love Creme Brulee! Want to try this right now...great photos! Cheers! Joanne
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 12, 2014 at 5:21 am

      Thank you Joanne! Hope you love it as much as I did!
      Reply
  12. Amanda Cross says

    March 6, 2014 at 11:14 pm

    This looks delicious! I am a big fan of oatmeal--so obviously baking the oatmeal is going to make for a lovely treat. Amazing pictures!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 12, 2014 at 5:26 am

      Oh thank you Amanda! Sometimes a little change is a great thing...and it when it involves a sweet treat, I am all over it! Hope you love it!
      Reply
  13. christine says

    March 7, 2014 at 3:47 pm

    Well, that certainly doesn't look like any old oatmeal I have ever had before! Yum!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 12, 2014 at 5:22 am

      It definitely is not your instant oatmeal! Thank you, Christine!
      Reply
  14. Kathy says

    March 7, 2014 at 8:05 pm

    This looks amazing! I love creme brulee and to turn it into breakfast or brunch? yes, please! Will definitely try soon. Gorgeous photography. ;)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 12, 2014 at 5:17 am

      Isn't creme brûlée such a great dessert?! And adding it into breakfast is such a sneaky way to eat some sweets in the morning! Thank you and hope you enjoy!
      Reply
  15. Heidy L. McCallum says

    March 7, 2014 at 8:51 pm

    Looks awesome!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 12, 2014 at 5:16 am

      Thank you Heidy!!
      Reply
  16. Sandra - The Foodie Affair says

    March 8, 2014 at 1:09 am

    I saw your recipe on FB and had to track down your site! Now THIS is oatmeal! Love the delicious brûlée topping. Perfect timing, I happen to have company this weekend :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 12, 2014 at 5:15 am

      Don't you just love to fancy up oatmeal?! I hope you and your company love it! Make sure to let me know!! Enjoy!
      Reply
  17. amanda -runtothefinish says

    November 28, 2016 at 10:01 am

    I like your parents style!! we moved from KC to Florida permanently to avoid winter and then to everyone's confusion we moved to Denver, but I love winter here :)
    Reply
  18. Sarah says

    November 28, 2016 at 10:04 am

    This looks amazing! I also love making desserts for breakfast or turning them into a healthy yet delicious creation. Can't wait to try this!
    Reply
  19. Colorado Gal says

    November 28, 2016 at 10:58 am

    I have a wicked sweet tooth too, and if I can work that into breakfast?! Yes, please!
    Reply
  20. Stephanie says

    November 28, 2016 at 11:28 am

    I love dessert - like breakfasts! Looks amazing!
    Reply
  21. Lindsay Cotter says

    November 28, 2016 at 1:58 pm

    I must say this creme brulee baked oatmeal is genius! Dessert inspired baked oatmeal breakfasts are my favorite! This is going on the must make list!
    Reply
  22. Laura says

    November 28, 2016 at 2:30 pm

    Can you believe I've never had creme brûlée? I'm sure this tastes amazing!
    Reply
  23. Elizabeth Shaw says

    November 28, 2016 at 2:33 pm

    What a great idea! I too have a sweet tooth (I gravitate towards anything dark chocolate and PB flavored) so you are definitely not alone there!
    Reply
  24. Emily Kyle says

    November 28, 2016 at 3:24 pm

    I used to work in a restaurant thst had creme brulee on the menu, I estimate I've torched a 1000 creme brulees in my lifetime ;) That is why I am so obsessed with this, a healthier version! Now I just need to find someone to deliver it to me in my bed!
    Reply
  25. Kat says

    November 28, 2016 at 4:52 pm

    Ummm yes to this Creme Brûlée Oatmeal! I actually have never had a creme brûlée dessert - but Ive always wanted to try it! And now you're saying that I can make it for breakfast? Heck yes! ;)
    Reply
  26. Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says

    November 28, 2016 at 6:47 pm

    I actually feel like this recipe was designed just for me. I mean, creme brulee is one of my favorite desserts, and oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfasts, so together ... they're perfect! Thanks for thinking of me! ;)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 29, 2016 at 8:11 am

      Well, I am glad to hear that! Thanks Shelley!
      Reply
  27. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

    November 28, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    Oh, that bruleed topping! Swoon-worthy!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 29, 2016 at 8:12 am

      Thanks Dorothy!
      Reply
  28. Melanie | Melanie Makes says

    November 28, 2016 at 10:15 pm

    I can't think of a better way to start the day!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 29, 2016 at 8:10 am

      My thoughts exactly! Thanks Melanie!
      Reply
  29. Sandi G says

    November 29, 2016 at 12:56 am

    These photos are so life-like, I almost tried to grab one of those raspberries :-)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 29, 2016 at 8:03 am

      Thanks Sandi!!
      Reply
  30. Joanie @ ZagLeft says

    November 29, 2016 at 4:09 pm

    What a fantastic breakfast/dessert recipe and one I wouldn't feel guilty eating a double portion of.
    Reply
  31. Alisa Fleming says

    November 29, 2016 at 11:34 pm

    I am loving all of the flavorful oatmeal ideas lately, but this could be the best one yet! I love all of the goodies you packed in there.
    Reply
  32. Bethany @ Athletic Avocado says

    November 30, 2016 at 7:24 am

    I am mesmerized by this creme brûlée baked oatmeal! Love dessert for breakfast, aka bressert!
    Reply
  33. Rebecca | NOURISHED. says

    November 30, 2016 at 12:17 pm

    This oatmeal sounds fantastic! Oatmeal will always be a favourite of mine and I love this variation!! Can't wait to try!
    Reply
  34. Sonali- The Foodie Physician says

    November 30, 2016 at 11:16 pm

    This sounds amazing! I love creme brûlée- I even have a fancy brûlée torch to caramelize the sugar! :)
    Reply
  35. eat good 4 life says

    December 2, 2016 at 8:11 am

    Oh wow this sounds decadent. I need to make this one soon! I love oatmeal.
    Reply
  36. Jennie says

    December 11, 2016 at 12:00 pm

    I have been making your creme brulee baked oatmeal for a while now and we love it! We probably eat it at least twice a month for breakfast. But you've changed the recipe. I'm sure this one is good as well but is there a way I could get the original recipe you had posted?
    Reply
    • Meg says

      January 1, 2017 at 7:28 am

      Hi Jennie! So glad to hear you have enjoyed the oatmeal bake! Apologies for not including the previous recipe. I have included the ingredients above in the recipe card for you. I updated the recipe to remove the eggs due to my allergy to them. I hope that helps! Have a great new year! Megan
      Reply

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