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Phew, that was a big title to spew out, but I just had to draw attention to the crumble that’s on top of this baby. My golly it’s good. Yes, I said, golly. I am fully aware that I speak like I’m 80 (see also dagnabit, oh mercy, sweet heavenly days and more). I’m totally over the whole foul language thing. I think some can’t say a full sentence without swearing, but I’m all about the classy lady who doesn’t need a filthy mouth. Only pretty things going in and pretty things going out. Like this blackberry cobbler baked oatmeal with walnut crumble that I made for our Fisher Nuts post.
When I was a little girl I got mad at one of my older sisters and though I still have absolutely no clue what I said I know that I must have cussed at her because suddenly she was tattling on me and my parents made me wash my mouth out with a little soap. I believe that’s the only time I ever washed my mouth out, but it made a lasting impression. You are what you say, so better to be uplifting in the way you speak.
While there are those who only speak in a negative way there are also those who are so lovely, faithful and hopeful to be around. This month is Heart Awareness month so I wanted to bring a more heart healthy recipe to you all (you guys, it tastes like dessert and it’s better for you! You are welcome!) which got me thinking. We have two friends with babies who know a lot about hearts already. They are such wonderful people and though they’ve carried a heavy burden they speak with love and hope. I thought I would introduce them because they have inspired me to be more aware of the burdens others carry and to have more gratitude for my health and the health of those I love.
Our hearts work harder than we do, never tiring or taking breaks yet we rarely think of what a gift they are. Oats, berries and walnuts are all fantastic sources of nutrients for our bodies and specifically our hearts so why not eat something that will be good for us. And while you’re whipping it up with those yummy walnuts in the brown sugar crumble on top read on about these two champions.
- 3 Cups Old Fashioned Oats
- 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Large Egg
- 2 Cups Skim Milk
- 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil, melted
- 1/3 Cup Apple Butter
- 1/4 Cup White Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Cups Frozen Blackberries
- Crumble Topping
- 1 Cup Fisher Walnuts, chopped fine
- 1/8 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
- 1/8 Cup All PurposeFlour
- 1/4 Cup Butter, cold
- 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees and spray an 8×8″ baking pan with nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the oats, baking powder and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, coconut oil, apple butter, white sugar and brown sugar. Stir in the oat mixture.
- Pour the oats into the baking dish and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and fold in the berries and top with the crumble. Bake for an additional 18-20 minutes or until the top is golden in color.
- Serve with a little dollop of yogurt or warmed cream.
Is Oatmeal Gluten Free?
Is Oatmeal Good For Your Heart?
Oatmeal is good for your heart.
Soluble fiber from whole oats, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease.
Are Walnuts Good For You?
Walnuts are a good snack as well as great in recipes.
Walnuts contain good fats, such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, but they are also a good source of the essential
fatty acid omega-3.
They also contain iron, selenium, calcium, zinc, vitamin E and some B vitamins.
Blackberry Cobbler Baked Oatmeal with Walnut Crumble
Blackberry Cobbler Baked Oatmeal with Walnut Crumble

Ingredients
- 3 Cups Old Fashioned Oats
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 Large Egg
- 2 Cups Skim Milk
- 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil, melted
- 1/3 Cup Apple Butter
- 1/4 Cup White Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Cups Frozen Blackberries
Crumble Topping
- 1 Cup Fisher Walnuts, chopped fine
- 1/8 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
- 1/8 Cup All Purpose Flour
- 1/4 Cup Butter, cold
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees and spray an 8x8" baking pan with nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the oats, baking powder and salt.3 Cups Old Fashioned Oats, 2 teaspoons Baking Powder, 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, coconut oil, apple butter, white sugar and brown sugar.1 Large Egg, 2 Cups Skim Milk, 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil, 1/3 Cup Apple Butter, 1/4 Cup White Sugar, 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
- Stir in the oat mixture.
- Pour the oats into the baking dish and bake for 20 minutes. While it is baking, make the crumble topping.
- Combine all the ingredients for the crumble topping and then cut in the cold butter or use a fork mix everything together.1 Cup Fisher Walnuts, 1/8 Cup Whole Wheat Flour, 1/8 Cup All Purpose Flour, 1/4 Cup Butter, 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon, 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
- Remove from the oven and fold in the berries and top with the crumble.2 Cups Frozen Blackberries
- Bake for an additional 18-20 minutes or until the top is golden in color.
- Serve with a little dollop of yogurt or warmed cream.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This looks good but your nutritional information is misleading. It doesn’t give a serving size. When I calculated nutrition based on 6 servings, it came to 650+ calories a serving, and 500 calories a serving based on 8 servings. There are also 2.5 TBSP of added sugar per serving for 8 servings—which is a lot to start off the day for a so-called “healthy” recipe.
Hi Lauren! You can definitely reduce the sugar if you would like. The calories are correct. Nuts are high in calories but also a great source of protein which is a great start to the day.
This looks so good. I love blackberries and oatmeal…what a great combination! I wouldn’t have thought of that!
Thanks so much Jamie!
Crumbles like this are my favorite kind of dessert. This one looks amazing and I love the addition of walnuts.
Mine too! Thanks, friend!
I love the walnuts in this!! And the heart healthy message. That’s near and dear to me! Pinned!
Thanks lady!