Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
Soft, sliceable baked oatmeal studded with blueberries and lightly sweetened with maple syrup. Bake once and reheat squares all week for easy breakfasts.
By Tasty Nest Recipes Editorial TeamPublished
1 hr total 1 (8 or 9-inch) square dish, 6 servingsEasy
Photo: Pseph · CC BY 2.0. Illustrative photo; your results may look different.
About this recipe
Baked oatmeal sits somewhere between a bowl of porridge and a soft, cakey breakfast bar. Oats, milk, egg and a little butter bake together until set, with juicy blueberries bursting throughout.
It is one of the easiest make-ahead breakfasts there is: one bowl, one dish, and enough squares for six mornings. Serve it warm with a splash of milk or a spoonful of yogurt.
Equipment you'll need
- 8 or 9-inch square baking dish
- Large mixing bowl
Tips for success
- Use frozen blueberries straight from the freezer; thawing them first will turn the oatmeal purple.
- For a firmer, more bar-like texture, bake for an extra 5 minutes and let it cool completely before slicing.
- Assemble the night before, cover and refrigerate, then bake in the morning, adding 5 minutes to the time.
Substitutions and variations
- Use diced apple or pear with an extra 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon instead of blueberries.
- Replace the butter with coconut oil and use a plant milk for a dairy-free version.
- Swap the maple syrup for honey or 1/4 cup of brown sugar.
Storage and reheating
To store: Cool, cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freeze individual squares, wrapped, for up to 3 months.
To reheat: Microwave a square for 45 to 60 seconds, or warm several in a covered dish in a 325°F (165°C) oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
Recipe
Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
Soft, sliceable baked oatmeal studded with blueberries and lightly sweetened with maple syrup. Bake once and reheat squares all week for easy breakfasts.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Rest
- 10 min
- Total
- 1 hr
- Yield
- 1 (8 or 9-inch) square dish, 6 servings
- Level
- Easy
Ingredients
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Instructions
Step 1: Heat the oven
Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter the baking dish.
Step 2: Mix the dry ingredients
In a large bowl, stir together the oats, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
Step 3: Add the wet ingredients
In a jug, whisk the milk, egg, maple syrup, melted butter and vanilla. Pour over the oats and stir to combine.
Step 4: Fold in the berries
Fold in about two-thirds of the blueberries and pour the mixture into the dish. Scatter the remaining berries over the top.
Step 5: Bake
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden and the centre is set and no longer looks wet when you press it gently.
Step 6: Rest and slice
Let it rest for 10 minutes before cutting into squares. Serve warm with milk or yogurt.
Cuisine: American · Course: Breakfast
Estimated nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 7 g
- Fat
- 10 g
- Carbs
- 36 g
- Fibre
- 4 g
- Sugars
- 15 g
Approximate values estimated from typical nutrition data for the listed ingredients, excluding optional toppings and serving suggestions. Actual values vary with brands, portion sizes and substitutions. Not verified by a dietitian or laboratory analysis.
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