Blueberry Baked Oatmeal is a hearty, sweet ''one-bowl'' breakfast option that's easy to make and satisfying to enjoy.
Customize it with your favorite spices and fruit for a cozy start to your day.
Other baked oatmeal recipes I love are healthy oatmeal cookies, oatmeal zucchini muffins and strawberry overnight oat.
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Ingredients
- Rolled oats - (old-fashioned oats) tend to hold their shape better than quick oats when baked. While some recipes blend the oats, I prefer keeping them whole because it enhances the texture significantly.
- Sweetener - I like to use maple syrup or date syrup, but for my son, I like to make a healthier version with date paste or apple sauce instead. Choose the ripest bananas with brown spots for this; the oatmeal will naturally taste sweeter!
- Baking powder gives baked oatmeal a light, fluffy texture.
- Blueberries - You can use blueberries, diced apples, strawberries, or any fruit you prefer in your baked oatmeal. Fresh or frozen, both work well for a burst of fruity flavor.
- Bananas - Overripe bananas = sweet and flavorful baked oatmeal.
- Milk - Use whatever milk you use to make oatmeal porridge. To make dairy-free baked oatmeal, just use almond milk or another unsweetened plant milk. I love vanilla almond milk here!
- Mix-ins - Feel free to add extra nutrition with chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or, for a sweeter tooth, some chocolate chips. About ½ cups of one option.
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How To Make Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking dish (I used 9x8 dish). You can spray the dish but it is not that important.
- Mash the bananas in the baking dish and add remaining ingredients. Mix to combine. Reserve about half a cup of berries for topping.
- Bake for 55 minutes to an hour until the top is golden brown. Remove the baked oatmeal from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes in the pan before slicing.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings, or enjoy as-is. Enjoy your delicious baked oatmeal!
Variations
- Baked Oatmeal with Apples. Use apple sauce instead of bananas and swap the berries for this cinnamon apple filling or fried apples.
- Chocolate Chip Oatmeal. Add a generous handful of chocolate chips instead of fruit.
- Raisin Baked Oatmeal. Add raisins or cranberries instead of fresh fruit. Try my cranberry overnight oats next.
- Strawberry Baked Oatmeal. Swap the blueberries with strawberries and with leftover strawberries make this strawberry cheesecake overnight oats recipe.
How To Serve Baked Oatmeal
- With a dollop of Greek yogurt or a swirl of whipped cream.
- With fresh berries and banana slices.
- Drizzle peanut butter or other nut alternatives on top when serving.
- With a healthy tropical smoothie or fresh homemade green juice.
- Breakfast casserole or strata.
Freezing And Storing Instructions
- To Store. To store leftover baked oatmeal, refrigerate it for 5 to 7 days either in the baking pan or in an airtight container.
- To Freeze. You can store the whole pan or wrap individual slices and place them in an airtight container or freezer bag. Baked oatmeal freezes well for up to 3 months, providing a convenient heat-and-eat breakfast option.
- To Reheat. Warm the oatmeal in a 350°F oven until warmed through, or heat individual bars in the microwave.
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Baked Oatmeal Recipe (Healthy!)
Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal is a hearty and sweet breakfast treat that is super easy to make. It can be an easy make-ahead breakfast or a healthier dessert, call it whatever you like, it is delicious!
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 medium bananas, mashed
- 1 ½ blueberries
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup milk, any
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- lemon zest from one large lemon
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking dish (I used 9x8 dish). You can spray the dish but it is not that important.
- Mash the bananas in the baking dish and add remaining ingredients. Mix to combine. Reserve about half a cup of berries for topping.
- Bake for 55 minutes to an hour until the top is golden brown. Remove the baked oatmeal from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes in the pan before slicing.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings, or enjoy as-is. Enjoy your delicious baked oatmeal!
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NOTES
- Makes about 6 larger slices.
- To Store. To store leftover baked oatmeal, refrigerate it for 5 to 7 days either in the baking pan or in an airtight container.
- To Reheat. Warm the oatmeal in a 350°F oven until warmed through, or simply heat individual bars in the microwave.
- To Freeze. You can store the whole pan or wrap individual slices and place them in an airtight container or freezer bag. Baked oatmeal freezes well for up to 3 months, providing a convenient heat-and-eat breakfast option.
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NUTRITION
Calories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 197mgPotassium: 295mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 137IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 119mgIron: 1mg
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FAQs
Can I use steel-cut oats for this recipe?
Steel-cut oats will not give the right texture when baked. I recommend using old-fashioned or rolled oats.
Is it good to eat oatmeal everyday?
Oatmeal is a nutritious choice, great for your heart, and packed with fiber. Eating it three to four times a week is a smart move for overall health.
Alex P.
This baked oatmeal recipe is a game changer for my meal prep! High in protein, especially when I add a scoop of my favorite protein powder. Thanks for sharing!
Greg Williams
interesting read, especially the variations part. never thought to add pumpkin into oatmeal but gonna try this weekend.
Mike Johnson
Loved this baked oatmeal recipe! It's a real time-saver on those chaotic mornings with the kids. They love it, and I love how easy it was to make.
Sarah K.
Julia, thank you for the baked oatmeal recipe. I'm always looking for ways to make my breakfasts healthier.
Julia
thank you Sarah!
Julia
perfect healthy breakfast or healthier dessert!