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Last updated on October 9, 2017. Originally posted on August 4, 2017 By Maryea / 29 Comments

Double Chocolate Strawberry Baked Oatmeal Muffin Cups

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These Double Chocolate Strawberry Baked Oatmeal Muffin Cups are a healthy way to eat chocolate for breakfast! Double Chocolate Strawberry Baked Oatmeal Muffin Cups Recipe

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Heads up! This post was originally published June 2012. Photos were updated August 2017. Enjoy!

Certain moments in motherhood break my  heart.  Little pieces of time that are etched into my memory, seemingly never to be erased.

We went to the zoo this weekend.  On the way there, as Luke napped and Tim and I chatted quietly in the front seat, Meghan suddenly burst out, “Mommy!  The sun is coming out!”

I wish I could take back my knee-jerk reaction, a quick “shhhh!” because I knew her shrill tone would wake Luke, a light sleeper.

The moments following stay with me.  A big swallow, her lips slightly turn downward, quick eye blinking to hold back the tears that fill her eyes.healthy and delicious Double Chocolate Strawberry Baked Oatmeal Muffin Cups RecipeI touch her knee, “It’s okay,” I say.  But it’s too late.  In her face, the disappointment.

She’s disappointed because she thinks she did something wrong and she thinks she upset me. She didn’t.  I just reacted to her voice.

The success of the zoo trip was dependent on Luke having a nap in the car, so of course I wanted him to sleep.  But she didn’t do anything wrong.  She was just excited to point out the sun was peeking through the clouds and wanted to share her excitement with her parents.

These moments stay with me, tend to fill my mind in the empty minutes of the evening, like when I’m trying to get back to sleep after a middle of the night feeding. (Yes, I still have those.)

But Meghan won’t remember that car trip or that moment.  By the time we got to the zoo it was forgotten in the anticipation of tigers, giraffes, and polar bears.  We had a fun afternoon and I don’t think my “shhh” entered her thoughts.

Just as the fleeting moments of pain and disappointment in her face are captured in my memory, so are the moments of excitement and joy.

The next morning, she saw me putting one of these double chocolate strawberry baked oatmeal cups on a plate, and her eyes grew wide.Double Chocolate Strawberry Baked Oatmeal Muffin Cups healthy and delicious. One bowl recipe“What’s that?”  she asked, happy anticipation spreading across her face.

Her excitement was palpable when I told her it was chocolate.  For breakfast.

This basically is dessert for breakfast.  We don’t do it often.  But we do it sometimes, and I know these are the happy moments she’s going to remember.  And so am I.

 

I am loving these baked oatmeal cups.  True, this one is chocolate-y and therefore dessert-like.  Don’t let that fool you into thinking this isn’t a healthy breakfast option.  Maybe not for everyday, but with rolled oats, milk, and egg, it’s got some nutrition packed in there.Double Chocolate Strawberry Baked Oatmeal Muffin Cups

There will definitely be more variations of the baked oatmeal cup coming out of my kitchen.  I’m loving that the individual portions freeze well.  Just pop one in the microwave for a minute and you have an on-the-go breakfast option for those busy mornings when preparing something just isn’t going to happen.

And if chocolate for breakfast isn’t really your thing, these are great snacks or even dessert.  Chocolate+oats+warm bites of strawberry=heaven.  Really.   You’ll want to give this one a try, friends.

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Double Chocolate Strawberry Baked Oatmeal Muffin Cups healthy and delicious. One bowl recipe

Double Chocolate Strawberry Baked Oatmeal Muffin Cups


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  • Author: Happy Healthy Mama
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 10 muffin cups 1x
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These Double Chocolate Strawberry Baked Oatmeal Muffin Cups are warm, baked oatmeal in muffin cup form! A healthy treat the whole family loves.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1 egg (flax eggs do work here)
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (honey or other liquid sweetener may be substituted)
  • 1 heaping cup strawberries, cut into chunks, or 1 cup freeze dried strawberries
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips (and more sprinkled on top to make this really decadent)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.  Grease a muffin tin (10 cups) and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.  Add the milk, egg, and maple syrup.  Mix well.  Stir in the strawberries and chocolate chips.
  3. Divide the mixture evenly among 10 muffin cups, filling them almost to the top.  Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cups are set.  Store in the fridge or can also be frozen.  Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin cup
  • Calories: 164
  • Sugar: 16 grams
  • Fat: 4 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 30 grams
  • Protein: 4.4 grams

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  1. Jme says

    November 7, 2023 at 7:04 am

    my mixture seems pretty wet.. added more oats, but still wet… in the oven now……
    🙏

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      November 27, 2023 at 6:57 am

      How did they turn out? It’s okay for them to be wet before baking, mine are like that as well. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Dani says

    May 1, 2017 at 9:05 pm

    Just curious whether these would work out well with frreze dried strawberries rather than fresh?

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      May 3, 2017 at 8:03 am

      I think that would be great, actually! I may try it myself. 🙂

      Reply
  3. danish bhinder says

    July 22, 2016 at 2:28 am

    you ar vary divert and vary nice

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  4. danish bhinder says

    July 22, 2016 at 2:23 am

    you ar vary suveeeet

    Reply
  5. Kay says

    November 7, 2015 at 1:34 pm

    I hope the recipe will work with raspberries. Can’t wait to try. Thanks for being a good mom to your children. It blesses all of us.

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      November 9, 2015 at 8:37 am

      Thank you for your sweet words!

      Reply
  6. Sharyl says

    July 15, 2013 at 10:35 pm

    I am loving reading your blog– just found it tonight via Pinterest and wow, I’ve pinned quite a bit– but this one I’m super excited about—as cherry season is upon us and I have fond memories with my grandparent’s and the chocolate covered cherries at Christmas time— Huge smile. Thanks for bringing back that sweet memory of the Queen Anne’s cherries in the red box—-

    Blessings to you and your family!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      July 16, 2013 at 2:12 pm

      Thanks Sharyl! I love chocolate covered cherries, too! This would be perfect with cherries. 🙂

      Reply
  7. lei says

    October 16, 2012 at 1:47 am

    My son will absolutely love these, he is a chocoholic like his mama. Do you think you could do them in a mini muffin pan?

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    • Maryea says

      October 16, 2012 at 7:14 am

      I do think that would work. I’d just reduce the baking time a bit. Let me know if you try it!

      Reply
  8. Theresa @ Two Much Fun says

    July 31, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    I know what you mean, a lot of us do (heck, all of us do). This is another example of why YOU ARE AN AMAZING MOM! You were truly saddened by the “shhh”, even though it was quickly forgotten by Meghan. You recognized why she was so excited, and were just being cautious of protecting his sleep. Please try to remember the good moments, because you made those possible.
    We made your chocolate strawberry baked oatmeal today and the kidabunks loved it! My daughter first picked out all the chocolate chips, and then she ate the rest of it. My son devoured the whole thing.

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      August 1, 2012 at 8:41 am

      Thank you, Theresa. I’m so glad you tried and liked these!

      Reply
  9. Kati Mora, MS, RD, Kellogg's FiberPlus(R) Wellness Advocate says

    July 31, 2012 at 11:20 am

    These look great! They combine two of my favorite ingredients – fiber-rich strawberries AND chocolate! Yum!! Definitely a happy moment that the two of you will share and remember. 🙂

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      August 1, 2012 at 8:41 am

      You can’t really go wrong with strawberries+chocolate. 🙂

      Reply
      • Kati Mora, MS, RD, Kellogg's FiberPlus(R) Wellness Advocate says

        August 1, 2012 at 11:22 am

        Totally agree!

  10. Connie M says

    July 31, 2012 at 8:10 am

    I really liked what Michelle from the lively kitchen had to say; we have to teach our kids that we are not perfect and we don’t expect them to be perfect all we can do is to learn from our mistakes and try to make better choices in the future.
    Emily a few nights ago was playing in the kitchen throwing Mickey Mouse around, who landed in my blanched, peeled tomatoes, I was not happy! I ordered her and Mickey out of the kitchen and back with dad, tears flowed. But with this istance I thought she has to learn their are consequences for her actions, even if they are unintentional. Love your kids, teach them about God and that no matter how hard they try they will never be perfect, but they can be exceptional! You are an exceptional mother!!!! Thank you for sharing your moments with us!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      August 1, 2012 at 8:42 am

      Very true. Disappointment is inevitable. Necessary, even. Thank you for your thoughts and kind words, Connie. 🙂

      Reply
  11. Michelle {the lively kitchen} says

    July 30, 2012 at 9:40 pm

    I’ve been there too many times. Those too-harsh words/reactions that cause that look in their eyes and a rip in your heart. Ugh. I hope that the good moments while soften (maybe erase?) the memory for them and that, in asking for forgiveness, I teach them that mom makes mistakes too.

    You are doing a fantastic job with your little loves – don’t ever doubt it. Extend yourself the same grace you extend to them.

    ps – yummy looking muffins!

    Reply
  12. Heidi @ Food Doodles says

    July 30, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    Aw, I know exactly what you mean. It makes me feel awful – it’s not that I don’t want to hear what they have to say but they only have one volume – loud! Those moments stay with us, but I’m sure they don’t stay with them. I’m sure her exciting day will stay with her though 🙂 I loved your writing in this post!
    These cups look awesome! I love individual oatmeal and I’m with Meghan. Chocolate for breakfast – yay!

    Reply
  13. Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles says

    July 30, 2012 at 5:39 pm

    I *love* your mommy moments- the good and the not so stellar, they are so honest and true. Such a good mama you are!!! 🙂
    These sound like a wonderful start to any day! I’m wondering if you think that they would freeze okay after baked? I’m trying to get my ducks in a row before Baby H arrives! Plus, I’m a big fan of the handy ‘packaging’ of this breakfast!

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      July 30, 2012 at 8:52 pm

      Yes, it does freeze well after baking! A minute or so in the microwave and it’s good to go. 🙂

      Reply
  14. Caroline says

    July 30, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    Thank you for your raw honesty. As a mother of four, I have had more of those moments than I would care to admit. I pray they will forgive and forget. Being a mother, particularly of more than one child, is hard work. I hope it is in the happy times that our relationships are grounded.

    I plan on making these for my little ones in the morning. Wish I had done it this morning to go with the cream of wheat they love when my husband is traveling.

    Reply
  15. Kathryn @ Mamacado says

    July 30, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    I would love to try these. Do you think an egg substitute would still work? I usually use applesauce or banana as a substitute in my baking, but not sure if it would work for this recipe?

    Reply
    • Maryea says

      July 30, 2012 at 8:53 pm

      I have never tried banana or apple sauce as an egg substitute, so I’m not sure how those would work. I’m confident that a “flax egg” would work though (1 tbs. ground flax seeds+3 tbs water). Let me know if you try it!

      Reply
  16. Elizabeth@ Food Ramblings says

    July 30, 2012 at 3:06 pm

    These look so cute and delicious 🙂

    Reply
  17. Alison says

    July 30, 2012 at 10:16 am

    I can certainly relate to these moments, I’ve had my share too! They come back to me at the same time of day (errr, night) as well, when it’s quiet and my mind has time to wander. I think this is one of the inevitable parts of motherhood, especially when you’re trying to mother more than one child.

    Glad you still had a good day out with the family! And what a great idea for a sweet yet healthy breakfast!

    Reply
  18. Katie says

    July 30, 2012 at 9:18 am

    This is so touching; I dont know what you’re going through simply because I’m not a mother but my heart goes out to you! I’m going to make these baked oatmeal cups for my mother as a result for everything mothers do :).

    Reply

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