Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
Start your day off right with this delicious and nutritious blueberry baked oatmeal recipe. Â
I love baked oatmeal, and switching up the flavors is always fun. When summer comes one of my favorite ways to make baked oatmeal is to fill it with in season blueberries. While I hate turning on my oven in the summer, I know that I will have a hearty quick breakfast that I just need to warm up in the microwave for several days.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Since it’s packed with fiber and antioxidants, it’s a healthy breakfast option. It is a great make ahead option for breakfast lasting for several days or if you are hosting a brunch or guests. Once it’s baked all you need to do is  gently warm up leftovers in the microwave, drizzle with some maple syrup, top with some yogurt if you want,
and some fresh blueberries.
Ingredients
Rolled Old Fashioned Oats –Â Do not use the instant or quick oats for this. Substitute gluten-free rolled oats if necessary.
Brown Sugar – Light brown sugar is preferred.
Baking Powder
Salt
Cinnamon – For a flavor boost.
Milk/Non-Dairy Milk –You can use whichever is your favorite milk. I generally use almond milk.
Eggs – To give it some protein and also to help bind the ingredients.
Oil –You can use vegetable, canola or coconut oil here.
Vanilla Extract – Adds nice flavor.
Lemon Zest –Â Another flavor boost.
Blueberries – Fresh is best, but you can use frozen if that’s all you have.
Nuts –Â Pecans are a nice addition but not necessary.
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Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 400°F.
- Combine the oats, brown sugar, salt, baking powder, lemon zest, and cinnamon in a large bowl and set aside.
- Â In a separate bowl combine the milk, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and mix until fully combined.
- Pour the liquid mixture into the dry mixture and stir until combined.
- Add in the blueberries and chopped pecans if using and gently stir to combine.
- Pour into a greased 8X8 baking sheet.
- Sprinkle 1 tbsp of brown sugar over the oatmeal.
- Bake 40-45 minutes or until the oatmeal looks set in the center and not jiggly. If the nuts are getting to brown you can cover with aluminum foil to finish cooking.
Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
Materials
- 2 cups Rolled Old Fashioned Oats Gluten-Free oats may be used.
- 4 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cups Milk/Non-dairy Milk
- 2 Eggs
- 3 tbsp Veg, canola or coconut oil
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 cup Blueberries
- 1/2 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Maple Syrup to drizzle when serving
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400°F
- Grease an 8 x 8 baking pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl combine, the oats, 3 Tbsp of brown sugar, sea salt, baking powder, lemon zest, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl combine the milk, eggs, oil, vanilla extract. Mix and pour into the dry ingredients.
- Mix well and set aside.
- Rinse the blueberries add to them to the oatmeal mixture.
- Chop nuts (if using) and add to the mixture. Stir until everything is combined.
- Pour into the greased baking pan and smooth out. Sprinkle the remaining tbsp of brown sugar over the oatmeal.
- Bake until the oatmeal is set and the top is lightly brown approximately 40-45 minutes. If the nuts are starting to burn cover with aluminum foil.
Notes
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