Warm, comforting blueberry baked oatmeal for a healthy breakfast or brunch. Packed with oats, blueberries, and a touch of sweetness.
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:8 servings 1x
Ingredients
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3 cups rolled oats (not instant)
3 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy, almond milk preferred)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup melted butter (salted or unsalted)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (no need to thaw if frozen)
Optional Toppings: Chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts)
Optional Toppings: maple syrup
Optional Toppings: extra blueberries
Optional Toppings: yogurt or whipped cream
Instructions
Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease baking dish: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Combine wet and dry: Pour wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined (don’t overmix).
Add blueberries: Gently fold in the blueberries.
Pour into baking dish: Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the oatmeal is set and lightly golden brown on top. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
Cool slightly: Let the baked oatmeal cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve warm: Serve warm with optional toppings like maple syrup, chopped nuts, yogurt, or extra blueberries.
Storage: Store leftover baked oatmeal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Microwave individual portions for 30-60 seconds, or reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-15 minutes.
Notes
Use rolled oats (old-fashioned oats) for best results.
Any type of milk can be used.
Adjust brown sugar to your liking.
Butter can be substituted with coconut oil.
Experiment with other fruits, nuts, and spices.
Add chocolate chips for a treat.
Make it vegan by using flax eggs, non-dairy milk, and vegan butter.
Assemble the oatmeal mixture the night before and store it in the refrigerator.
Bake the oatmeal in muffin tins for individual portions.
If the oatmeal is too dry, add a little more milk to the mixture before baking.
If the oatmeal is too mushy, reduce the amount of milk slightly.
If the oatmeal is not sweet enough, add a little more brown sugar or maple syrup to the mixture before baking.
If the oatmeal is burning on top, cover the baking dish with aluminum foil during the last 10-15 minutes of baking.
To prevent the blueberries from sinking to the bottom, toss them with a tablespoon of flour before adding them to the oatmeal mixture.