Description
A nutritious and delicious baked oatmeal featuring blueberries, perfect for breakfast or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ½ tablespoons chia seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey (use 3 tablespoons for less sweet)
- 1 ripe banana, mashed (~½ cup) or applesauce
- 2 large eggs (see notes for egg-free option)
- 1 ½ cups milk of choice
- ¼ cup melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup almonds, sliced or chopped + extra for topping (omit for nut-free)
- 1 ½ cups frozen blueberries, do not thaw (may sub fresh)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉. Spray a 9×9 or 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well until fully combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish, spreading it evenly.
- Top with a few additional frozen blueberries and sliced almonds, if desired.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set and a golden-brown crust forms.
- Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- Optionally, top with whipped topping or yogurt and maple syrup.
Notes
For an egg-free option, substitute eggs with 1 tablespoon of chia or flax seeds mixed with 2.5 tablespoons of water per egg.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: breakfast, oatmeal, gluten-free, healthy, blueberries
