Description
This Baked Blueberry Oatmeal is a hearty, wholesome breakfast packed with juicy blueberries, warm cinnamon, and lightly sweetened oats. It’s soft, slightly chewy, and perfect for meal prep! Serve it warm with a drizzle of maple syrup or a splash of milk.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional, like pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8×8-inch (or similar-sized) baking dish.
- Mix dry ingredients – In a large bowl, combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Whisk wet ingredients – In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, and melted butter.
- Combine – Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Add blueberries – Gently fold in the blueberries and nuts if using.
- Bake – Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and set.
- Cool & Serve – Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm with extra syrup, yogurt, or milk.
Notes
- Make it dairy-free: Use almond milk and coconut oil instead of butter.
- Make it egg-free: Substitute each egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water).
- Use frozen blueberries: No need to thaw; just add them directly.
- Sweetness level: Adjust maple syrup to taste.