Blueberry Baked Oatmeal Recipe
This Blueberry Baked Oatmeal is a warm and wholesome breakfast option combining rolled oats, fresh or frozen blueberries, and gentle sweetness from maple syrup. Baked to golden perfection, it offers a tender yet structured texture, making it a comforting and nutritious start to your day.
- Author: Lisa
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit
- 1 1/2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure the oatmeal bakes evenly and the center sets at the same pace as the edges.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the rolled oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until evenly blended and loose without clumps.
- Combine the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and lightly frothy, ensuring the cinnamon is well incorporated.
- Bring wet and dry together: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined to maintain a tender texture. The mixture should be thick but still pourable. Avoid overmixing; stop stirring once no dry oats remain visible.
- Fold in the blueberries: Gently fold in the blueberries to keep them whole and minimize color bleeding throughout the batter.
- Bake until set: Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center feels set when lightly pressed. A warm oat aroma will indicate it’s ready.
- Let it rest: Allow the baked oatmeal to cool slightly before slicing and serving to let the texture firm up and hold its shape better.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen blueberries depending on availability. If using frozen, no need to thaw before adding.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey for a different but equally natural sweetness.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond milk, oat milk, or any plant-based milk.
- Gently folding the blueberries in preserves their shape and prevents the batter from turning a uniform purple color.
- Letting the oatmeal cool slightly helps it slice more cleanly.
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