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It’s Wednesday morning and my kids need to be walking into their classrooms in 30 minutes…and they haven’t eaten…and I still have to drive to their school. This is a typical morning in our home, mostly due to the fact that I strive to let my kids sleep until the very last moment so they can make it through the day feeling refreshed and ready to learn. Sometimes we’re scrambling because someone forgot a project was due or a form needed to be completed or they needed an entire soccer outfit for spirit day. Despite the fact that breakfast during the week is often a last-minute thought, I have yet to send my kids to school without this most important meal.
As you can imagine, weekday breakfasts typically consist of cereal, quick breads I can heat up in the toaster oven and oatmeal. Oatmeal often evokes a feeling of nostalgia dating back to my own childhood. My parents would often make this traditional breakfast dish with a touch of brown sugar and cinnamon and I specifically remember the warmth and comfort it evoked, particularly during the winter seasons.
Most days, my kids are quite content to eat McCann’s Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal® just like their mother did as a child. Made from 100 percent whole grain, these oats offer a unique, nutty taste that is uniquely distinct. Since I stick to a low-sugar diet, my favorite way to enjoy these oats is with fresh blueberries and a variety of seeds and nuts. Since we’re typically eating breakfast on-the-go, I can serve my kids McCann’s Quick & Easy Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal in less than 10 minutes including prep and cook-time. McCann’s Quick Cooking Rolled Oats offers similar benefits.
Made from 100 percent whole grain Irish Oats, McCann’s Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal is minimally processed without the addition of artificial ingredients. The brand has earned its first Non-GMO Certification from the Non-GMO Project for three products including McCann’s Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal in the 28 oz. Tin, McCann’s Quick & Easy Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal in the 24oz. Canister and McCann’s Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal Quick Cooking Rolled Oats in the 16 oz. Box which is an important distinction for families looking to serve their children better-for-you breakfast options.
I often gush about my love for breakfast through stories and recipes. Weekends afford me opportunities to create lavish, gourmet-inspired meals that are often breakfast-centric. Inspired by our family’s love for oats, I decided to bake this easy Blueberry Oatmeal Coffee Cake using McCann’s Quick Cooking Irish Oatmeal. It combines all of my favorite flavors including cinnamon and vanilla into one deliciously sweet, moist breakfast cake.
Here is my recipe for Blueberry Oatmeal Coffee Cake (adapted from McCann’s Irish Oatmeal Breakfast Cake):
- 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup McCann's Quick Cooking Irish Oatmeal
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Lightly coat a square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
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Cream 1/2 cup butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in eggs.
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Mix in vanilla extract.
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Combine 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons cinnamon and baking powder. When well blended, alternately stir into the creamed mixture along with the buttermilk.
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Gently fold in blueberries but do not mix or batter will turn gray.
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Scrape batter into prepared cake pan, smoothing top with a spatula.
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Place oatmeal, brown sugar and remaining butter, flour and cinnamon into a small mixing bowl. Using your finger tips, blend together to make coarse crumbs. Place on top of the batter and gently push down into it.
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Place in preheated oven and bake for approximately 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and topping is lightly brown and crisp.
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Remove from oven & place on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before cutting.
Fold blueberries into batter gently to prevent it from turning grey.
Smooth batter with a spatula before adding topping
Press topping into cake batter before baking
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I like their Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cake recipe.
I love the Oatmeal Pancakes recipe. I will have to try it. I love this brand of oatmeal. Tastes delicious!
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McCann’s Fruit Crumble looks fantastic.
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I just like it as plain old oatmeal with berries! It took the kids a few tries to warm upto it, because the texture is a bit different from the oatmeal they were used to, but everyone eats it now.
McCann’s® Oatmeal Banana Bread
I like the Oatmeal Pancakes recipe
I like the Irish Oatmeal Breakfast Cake recipe.
I love the recipe for Chocolate Oat Slices
The apple & blueberry pancakes sound good to me!
I would like to try their Citrus Squares recipe.
The oatmeal pancakes!
My favorite recipe using their oats is the Oatmeal Cake on their website!
I like the Irish Oatmeal Breakfast Cake recipe.
I love the oatmeal pancakes!
I would want to try the Apple & Blueberry Pancakes
I would like to try to make the Oatmeal Cake.
I like the McCann’s Oatmeal Banana Bread recipe.
I would like to try the Oatmeal Pancakes recipe.
I would love to try the fruit crumble especially apple.
I like the McCann’s Fruit Crumble recipe.
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I like their Irish Oatmeal Cookies recipe.
McCann’s Oatmeal Pancakes look super tasty!
My favorite is the McCann’s Oatmeal banana bread.
I love blueberry oatmeal!
My favorite recipe is the Chewy Squares dessert recipe!
Oh the recipe for their Irish Oatmeal Breakfast Cake looks really good to me! I would make that one first!
McCann’s Oatmeal banana bread
The fruit crumble.
I like making the oats and then having them with strawberries
My fave is the Irish Oatmeal Breakfast Cake recipe Im making it for Easter brunch thx.
That looks delicious!Blueberries are my favorite! I would also love to try the Apple & Blueberry Pancakes!
I would love to try the bananas oatmeal bread.
My favorite is the Apple and Blueberry pancakes
I like the cherry and oat cookies
I would have to say the steel cut oatcakes
McCann’s Fruit Crumble looks delicious!
I would love to try McCann’s Oatmeal Pancakes
My favorite recipe from McCann’s Steel Cut Irish Oats is Irish Oatmeal Cookies.
The flummery looks interesting. Anyway but the muffins is my favorite recipe.
I like the Irish Oatmeal Breakfast Cake recipe.
Irish Oatmeal cookies.
Blueberry Oatmeal Coffee Cake Recipe sounds delicious.
I love the Oatmeal Pancakes recipe!
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I like the McCann’s Fruit Crumble recipe.
I would love to try the oatmeal breakfast cake.
I like oatmeal raisin cookies.
Irish oatmeal cookies sound amazing!
We eat McCann’s all the time, but I’ve never baked with it!
I’d like to try the Apple Crisp recipe.
Oatmeal Cookies for sure!!
Oh yummy the oatmeal pancakes are a must. There are so many great recipes though, how do we choose just one?!
I like my morning oatmeal with diced apples, raisins, candied pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg and maple syrup!
I like their Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cake recipe
I would love to try making the Irish Oatmeal Cookies. The recipe looks delicious.
The Cherry & Oat Cookies sounds delicious.
I make versions of the fruit crumble all summer long.
I like the Apple Crisp recipe on their website!
My favorite is the McCann’s Oatmeal banana bread.