Finally, a heart-healthy breakfast that looks like dessert! This cannoli baked oatmeal will give you all the feels of your favorite Italian pastry, without the fried dough.
Did you ever think you’d see the day where a healthy breakfast could look like a cupcake?? My childhood dreams have finally come true!
Growing up, I was never much for oatmeal. To this day, soggy foods remain low on my list. So, if you don’t like mushy oatmeal, I hear ya! But, trust me- give baked oatmeal a try! There may be some recipes that still leave a bit of mush, but you won’t find any of that here.
And with a recipe that pays homage to a beloved Italian dessert, it’s the perfect time to try something new!
50 minutes
Cannoli Baked Oatmeal
Finally, a heart-healthy breakfast that looks like dessert! This baked oatmeal will give you all the feels of your favorite Italian pastry, without the fried dough.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted (or vegetable oil)
- 1/2 c. applesauce or yogurt
- 1/4 c. brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tbsp. orange juice
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 c. flour (I used oat)
- 1 c. milk (I used almond milk)
- 2 c. old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 c. mini chocolate chips
- FROSTING
- 8 oz. ricotta cheese
- 2 oz. light cream cheese
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/8 tsp. cinnamon
- 2 tsp. orange juice
- 1/2 c. powdered sugar
- 1 c. organic whipped topping
- 1/4 c. mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the oil, applesauce/yogurt, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, eggs, orange juice, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and flour. Carefully whisk in the milk. Then, stir in the oats and mini chocolate chips. Next, pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish or 12 lined-muffin cups. Bake for 30 minutes.
- FROSTING: In a large mixing bowl, beat the ricotta and cream cheese until smooth. Then, beat in the vanilla, cinnamon, orange juice, and powdered sugar. Fold in the whipped topping. Pipe over the cooled oatmeal muffins. Finally, sprinkle with mini chocolate chips. Store in the fridge.