Creme Brulee Baked Oatmeal {VIDEO}

This Creme Brulee Baked Oatmeal is a creamy, yet firm oatmeal with a finishing sugary crunch that will make you forget that you’re eating something nutritious! Warm or cold, it’s perfect with a drizzle of milk and a side of fruit.

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Your mother was right! Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day.  Not only does it give you the energy to start a new day, but a nutritious breakfast improves your mental focus and prevents you from bottoming out and becoming hungry before lunch.

Did you know that kids who eat a nutritious breakfast, complete with dairy, learn better?!  That’s right, not only does dairy provide calcium that helps grow strong bones, but it’s packed with protein. Dairy in any form, whether it’s low-fat milk with cereal, cottage cheese cups, smoothies, or an egg and cheese sandwich, all pack a lot of protein – which helps keep you full until your next meal.

March is National Nutrition Month, which is a good time to start healthy eating habits, such as eating breakfast on a regular basis. Eating breakfast is going to get rid of hunger symptoms, such as being tired, getting headaches or becoming cranky. Set a good example for your kids, by eating a healthy breakfast yourself.

Don’t think you have time to eat breakfast? Here are a few grab-and-go breakfast options that will keep you full, focused and on time:

• cottage cheese and yogurt cups with fresh fruit
• Southwest Baked Egg Cups (baked ahead of time, simply reheat in the morning)
• A veggie omelet with cheese and a slice of whole-wheat toast
• A whole-wheat English muffin with low-fat cheese, a scrambled egg, and a slice of tomato
• Smoothie made with fruit and low-fat yogurt
• Whole-grain cereal with fresh fruit and low-fat milk
• Creme Brulee Baked Oatmeal (recipe below) with low-fat milk,  and 4 ounces of orange juice

Oatmeal can be quite boring, particularly when it is drowned and soupy in a bowl.  I was never a fan of oatmeal as a kid unless it was in a cookie.  It wasn’t until I discovered baked oatmeal a few years ago, when I made Baked Peanut Butter Oatmeal, that it started making a regular appearance on our breakfast table.

I recently wanted to see if I could create a baked oatmeal that would be reminiscent of creme brulee topped off with a sugary crust.   Not only is this Creme Brulee Baked Oatmeal delicious right out of the oven, but we even like it cold, or leftover and heated up in the microwave for a quick nutritious breakfast during the week.

This Creme Brulee Baked Oatmeal is a creamy, yet firm oatmeal with a finishing sugary crunch that will make you forget that you’re eating something nutritious! Warm or cold, it’s perfect with a drizzle of milk making its way into all of the crevices. Serve with a side of fresh fruit and it will leave you full until way past lunch!

With all this in mind, I love finding new breakfast recipes! I thought it would be fun to have you all over for breakfast and throw a virtual BREAKFAST PARTY!!!  Well, a  Dairy Breakfast Club Party 😉

EDITED:  The party has ended click here to see the recipes!

I can’t wait to see what you all cook up!

If you’re hooked on baked oatmeal like we are, you might want to also try Baked Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal, Cinamon Roll Baked Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip Banana Streusel Baked Oatmeal, Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal, and Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal to keep your family energized and eating healthy!

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Creme Brulee Baked Oatmeal

Yield: 6 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

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This Creme Brulee Baked Oatmeal is a creamy, yet firm oatmeal with a finishing sugary crunch that will make you forget that you’re eating something nutritious! Warm or cold, it's perfect with a drizzle of milk making its way into all of the crevices.

Ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2-1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1½ cups milk
• 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
• 2 whole large eggs
• 2/3 cup brown sugar, divided (1/3 cup for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9-inch pan.
2. Using a large bowl, mix all ingredients, reserving 1/3 cup of brown sugar for topping.
3. Cover pan with foil, and bake for 20 minutes, remove foil and continue baking for another 25 minutes.
4. Remove pan from oven and turn oven to broil. Sprinkle top of oatmeal with remaining 1/3 cup of brown sugar and return to oven to broil 3-5 minutes, watching closely so it doesn't burn.
5. Enjoy served warm with a little milk.
6. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator. Reheat in microwave for 30-40 seconds per serving.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 302Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 296mgCarbohydrates: 47gFiber: 3gSugar: 28gProtein: 10g

Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin, and freshness of ingredients used.

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Disclaimer:  I’m excited to have a working partnership with the California Milk Advisory Board to talk about the importance of eating a nutritious breakfast complete with dairy and how to ease morning routines for moms.  All opinions and views are all my own.