Description
Looking for a tasty breakfast idea? Try our Blueberry Baked Oatmeal recipe for a delicious and wholesome start to your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick oats)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, not thawed)
- ⅓ cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil, plus extra for greasing
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans work well, optional)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Baking Dish Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or 9-inch pie plate with butter or cooking spray. This prevents sticking and helps develop those deliciously crispy edges that make **Blueberry Baked Oatmeal** so satisfying.
- Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly distributed. This ensures your spices will be evenly distributed throughout every bite of your blueberry oatmeal bake.
- Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined. Make sure your melted butter isn’t too hot when you add it, or it might cook the eggs!
- Step 4: Combine Mixtures Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. The mixture will look quite wet, but don’t worry – the oats will absorb the liquid as they bake, creating that perfect custardy interior.
- Step 5: Add Blueberries Gently fold in about ¾ cup of the blueberries and the optional nuts, being careful not to crush the berries. Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Step 6: Add Toppings Sprinkle the remaining blueberries over the top of the oatmeal mixture. If using, sprinkle the brown sugar on top for a delicious caramelized crust. This final touch adds both visual appeal and textural contrast to your **Blueberry Baked Oatmeal**.
- Step 7: Bake to Perfection Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set but still slightly soft. You’ll know it’s done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Step 8: Cool and Serve Allow your baked oatmeal to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. This resting period allows the oatmeal to set up properly for easier serving and the perfect texture. Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dollop of yogurt if desired.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg