Description
This Zucchini Blueberry Baked Oatmeal is a wholesome, comforting breakfast dish packed with rolled oats, fresh blueberries, and grated zucchini for added moisture and nutrition. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup or honey, this baked oatmeal is spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, making it a flavorful and healthy start to your day. It’s easy to prepare, baked to golden perfection, and perfect served warm with yogurt or fruit toppings.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup milk of choice
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 eggs, room temperature (can substitute flax eggs)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tablespoons oil (divided)
Produce
- 1 ½ cup blueberries (divided)
- 1 cup grated zucchini (do not squeeze out liquid)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375℉ (190℃). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish with ½ tablespoon of the oil to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: To the dry mixture, add the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, the remaining oil, and the maple syrup or honey. Stir thoroughly to create a well-mixed batter.
- Fold in Blueberries and Zucchini: Gently fold in 1 cup of the blueberries and all of the grated zucchini, distributing evenly without overmixing.
- Assemble and Top: Pour and spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of blueberries over the top for added fresh bursts of flavor.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the oatmeal is set in the center.
- Serve and Store: Enjoy warm as is or topped with yogurt, a splash of milk, sliced bananas, extra berries, or whipped cream. Allow leftovers to cool completely before storing in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs to ensure even mixing and better texture.
- Do not squeeze out the liquid from the grated zucchini to maintain moisture.
- Substitute eggs with flax eggs for a vegan option.
- Feel free to swap maple syrup with honey or another liquid sweetener of choice.
- For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
- Baked oatmeal can be reheated gently in the microwave or oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
