Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
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This easy Blueberry Baked Oatmeal is the goldilocks of oatmeal bakes—not too dry, not too wet, not too sweet, and most definitely not bland! Made with hearty old-fashioned oats, juicy blueberries and naturally sweetened with maple syrup and banana, it’s filling, comforting and perfect for busy mornings.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, plus more for greasing
- 1 small banana (optional)
- 2 cups milk, dairy or non-dairy (I use almond milk)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey, plus more for serving (optional)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups blueberries, divided
- ½ cup chopped toasted nuts or coconut flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350ºF and grease a 9-by-9-inch baking pan (or similar) with a bit of butter (or coconut oil for vegan version).
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the banana (if using). Add the milk, eggs, maple syrup, melted butter and vanilla; whisk until smooth. Stir in the oats, baking powder, cinnamon and salt, and stir until combined.
- Pour half of the oat mixture into the prepared pan (just eyeball it!). Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups blueberry evenly on top, then pour remaining oat mixture over the blueberries. Top with remaining 1/2 cup blueberries and sliced almonds, if using.
- Bake, uncovered, until just set in the center and top is golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes, then serve as is or with additional maple syrup and/or a dollop of yogurt on the side, if desired.
Notes
- Use Old-Fashioned Oats. Old-fashioned oats provide the perfect texture for baked oatmeal. Avoid quick oats as they are chopped into finer pieces and can become mushy and ruin the consistency of the dish.
- Don’t mix oats with milk too early. Mixing the oats with milk ahead of time can result in overly soft oatmeal with a gummy texture because the oats will absorb too much liquid before baking. Combine them right before baking for the best results.
- Fresh vs. frozen blueberries. Either works, but if using frozen blueberries, don’t thaw them beforehand to prevent excess liquid from making the oatmeal soggy.
- Sweetness level. Adjust the sweetness to your preference by using more or less maple syrup or honey. You can also sprinkle a bit of brown sugar on top for a caramelized finish.
- Double the recipe. This a great dish to feed a hungry breakfast crowd or to serve many breakfasts during the week. If doubling, use a 9x13 baking dish and bake an additional 10 to 12 minutes cooking time.