Description
This Blueberry Baked Oatmeal is a warm, wholesome breakfast casserole that combines old-fashioned oats with fresh blueberries and a blend of naturally sweet ingredients. Baked to perfection, it offers a comforting, nutrient-rich start to your day with the perfect balance of sweet and cinnamon flavors.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 3/4 cups almond milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Fruit
- 2 cups fresh blueberries, plus a few more for the top
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to ensure it is ready for baking the oatmeal evenly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: To the same bowl, add the old-fashioned oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir everything until the mixture is well blended.
- Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in 2 cups of fresh blueberries into the oat batter, taking care not to crush them.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9x9 inch baking dish and transfer the oatmeal batter into it. Sprinkle additional fresh blueberries on top for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 to 40 minutes or until the oatmeal has set and is lightly golden on top.
Notes
- This recipe can be made dairy-free by substituting the melted butter with coconut oil or a plant-based butter alternative.
- For a nuttier flavor, consider adding chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter before baking.
- Make sure the oatmeal is set before removing it from the oven; a toothpick inserted should come out mostly clean.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for a quick breakfast option throughout the week.
- Use fresh blueberries for the best flavor, but frozen blueberries can be substituted if fresh are unavailable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
