Peach Cobbler Baked Oatmeal (My 100th post!)

You are now reading Mix it Up's 100th post!

Even now, as I write this, I'm having a hard time believing it.  To be honest, in my mind, this still seems like a baby blog that's slowly working it's way up to the "big guys", even though I know I've made some huge progress from the start of Mix it Up to now.

For example, now I've started to create some of my very own recipes, instead of just slightly tweaking others.  I'm glad I have, too, as it's definitely a great feeling when you think up something, try it out, and then get to devour it later on.

In fact, today's recipe is actually one that I though up all by myself.  I wanted it, I tried it out, and I absolutely loved it.

What was it, you ask?  Peach Cobbler... breakfast style.

I took a classic Peach Cobbler... and then made it healthy, easy, delicious enough for breakfast.

Surprisingly, it wasn't all that hard.

All you've got to do is think a little bit outside of the box.  Sub oatmeal for the buttery topping, throw in some extra spices, and, then, after much thought, omit the sugar (don't worry, you can't notice).  Now that I think about it, you could even add some greek yogurt (or frozen greek yogurt) on top, to complete the dessert-for-breakfast theme.

So, you see, this breakfast dish really isn't all that different from it's dessert twin.  You just have to go in with an open mind, and then prepare for it to be blown by the amazing-ness of the following recipe.

Peach Cobbler Baked Oatmeal
(serves 1)

• 1/3 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp allspice
• pinch cloves
• 2 tbsp + 2 tsp applesauce
• 2 tbsp water, milk, or other liquid
• pinch salt
• 1/3 cup chopped peach

Combine all ingredients, but peaches, into a small bowl, and mix well to combine.  Gently stir in peaches.  Pour mixture into a greased microwave safe dish (a ramekin, for example).  Microwave for around 3 minutes, or until it is firm and no longer watery.  Let cool a bit before either eating strait from the dish, or breaking into smaller pieces and serving in another plate/bowl.  (You could try to keep it whole, like a cake, but when I attempted this it just fell apart, so do it at your own risk)

Can you believe that only that short list of ingredients and, at the most, 5 minutes of your time, can lead to such a heavenly breakfast.  I'll admit, I was a bit doubtful at first.  That is, until a took a bite.  Major yummy-ness I tell you.  Just give it a go and you'll see.

Revisited Recipe of the Day:

Healthy Pumpkin Squares

(the first recipe I ever posted!  These are the start of everything you see on the blog today)

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffin + giveaway

Free stuff is good, right?

And yummy breakfast muffins?

Hopefully, you answered yes and yes to the two questions above, because that means that this post is totally perfect for you.

A Single Serving Muffin recipe and a chance to win some tea!

Awesome.

You know the other great thing about today's post?

It could result in the ultimate healthy and delicious breakfast. Tea, which contains antioxidants, and an oatmeal muffin, which contains, well, oats, my favorite breakfast food ever.

So, you see, hidden in this post could very well be the recipe for the perfect morning.  And that is a very valuable recipe, my friends.  I suggest you read on.

Let's get into the details, shall we?

First, the giveaway.

The people from Celestial Seasonings (remember, they're awesome) have kindly supplied 3 boxes of tea and a cute little teapot.  Those gifts will go out to one lucky person.

(oh, look, peach blossom is a flavor. I wonder what you could do with that... )

The giveaway is now closed.

Congratulations to Gena, our winner!

Gena, please contact me at beautiful.food.lover(at)gmail(dot)com within a week with your shipping information.  If you do not do so, a new winner will be selected.  Thanks!

Now, onto the yummy stuff.

You don't have to wait 2 weeks for this delcious breakfast (thank god), you can whip it up in just 2 minutes!

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffin

(makes 1 serving)

• 3 tbsp old-fashioned oats
• 1 tbsp flaxmeal
• 1 tbsp whole wheat flour (or protein powder)
• 1 or 2 tsp sugar (When I made this for breakfast, I left out the sugar all together)
• pinch baking powder
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 bag Celestial Seasonings Apple Cinnamon Tea (any type of tea should work.  I made a cherry flavored muffin too, and it was delicious)
• 4-5 tbsp water

Mix together oats, flaxmeal, flour, sugar, and baking powder in a small bowl.  Add in half the contents of the tea bag (actually open it up and pour in the leaves, as this adds tons of flavor) and mix again.  Pour in vanilla extract and water and stir well.  Spray a small microwave safe dish or ramekin and pour batter in.  Microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until muffin is firm to the touch.  Let cool before trying to remove from dish.  Top with whipped cream or fruit and enjoy!

Alright guys, that's it for today.

Enter the giveaway, make a muffin, and have a wonderful day :)

Revisited Recipe of the Day:

Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Single Serving Mocha Fudge Cake

Which do you prefer:  Chocolate or Coffee?

Personally, I'm a chocolate girl who hates everything coffee.

That is, everything coffee, except this cake.

This was one of those recipes that I was sorta "ehhhh" about making.

I've never enjoyed the taste of coffee, and mocha has never been a favorite either, but I was really craving a photo shoot, and this was a super fast recipe.  Also, the rest of my family loves coffee, so at least the cake wouldn't go to waste if I didn't want it.

Normally, I would say that making a recipe you're not sure you'll enjoy is a bad idea.  However, this cake completely surprised me.

It tasted amazing!

With just a hint of coffee flavor, and tons of rich chocolate taste, it was perfect.  To me, it tasted almost like mocha fudge.

And fudge is never a bad thing.

To make this cake for yourself go to this link.  It's super fast and super easy!

All I changed was using only about 3 tsp sugar (and no stevia), and applesauce instead of oil.

If you're looking for a quick dessert, this is the recipe for you.

It yields just one fudgy little cake, in a matter of minutes, so you're craving for something sweet can be satisfied fast.

This mocha cake would also be good for anyone who only wants a light treat, instead of something super heavy, as it's quite healthy for a chocolate dessert.

When I made it, I was planning to save it for my family to try (because of their love for coffee and all), but it sort of "disappeared" right after the photo shoot.

Strange.

Don't blame me if the same thing happens to you!

Revisited Recipe of the Day:

2 Brownie Recipe

Fun Sized Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are very special.

Why, you ask?

Reason 1: They. Are. Adorable. I mean, don't you just want to shovel them into your mouth? When cookies are this tiny, you can't help but want to pinch their little cheeks... with your teeth.

Reason 2: Believe it or not, these babies are actually healthy. You could even eat the whole batch with no guilt. Now, that's not something you can say about any dessert!

Reason 3: I'd say this is the perfect recipe for your gluten free friends to enjoy. Because, you guessed it, these cookies are completely gluten and grain free. It's all thanks to my newly purchased friend, coconut flour.

Reason 4: I don't know about you, but where I live, it's hot. And that means I don't even want to go near my oven. Luckily, to make these cookies, I don't have to! They only require about 3 minutes in the microwave.

Man, it looks like you'd be pretty stupid not to at least give these a try, now.

Fun Sized Chocolate Chip Cookies - recipe inspired by this one

• 2 tbsp coconut flour
• 2 tbsp mashed banana (you could try applesauce or baby food too)
• pinch salt
• 1/8 tsp molasses
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 3 tbsp milk (I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk)
• 1/2 tbsp mini chocolate chips

Mix together coconut flour, sugar, and salt in a small bowl.  Add in mashed banana, molasses, and vanilla extract.  Then, add milk in small amounts until fully incorporated.  Mix in chocolate chips.  Drop dough, by the teaspoon, onto a sprayed microwave safe dish and press into cookie shape.  Microwave for 1 minute, and then in 30 second rounds until cookies smell and look done (because of the coconut flour, they may still seem a but crumbly).  Let cool before eating.

So, what do you think?

Will you be making your very own fun sized cookies?

Side Note:  The giveaway winner has been announced!  Visit this page to find out who won!