Description
Blueberry Baked Oatmeal bursting with juicy berries and warm spices, a delightful breakfast treat to share with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar for topping
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or 2-quart casserole. Measure all ingredients before starting to ensure smooth assembly. If using frozen blueberries, keep them in the freezer until the last moment to prevent color bleeding.
- Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir thoroughly to distribute the spices evenly, breaking up any clumps of baking powder. This ensures your Blueberry Baked Oatmeal rises properly and has consistent flavor throughout.
- Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, maple syrup, melted butter (or coconut oil), and vanilla extract until well combined. The mixture should look smooth and uniform. Take your time with this step—properly emulsified wet ingredients create a better texture in the finished dish.
- Step 4: Combine Mixtures Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing, which can make your oatmeal tough. The mixture will look quite wet at this stage, but don’t worry—the oats will absorb the liquid as they bake.
- Step 5: Add Blueberries and Bake Gently fold in 1½ cups of the blueberries and half the nuts (if using). Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining blueberries and nuts on top, then dust with the optional brown sugar for a beautiful caramelized finish. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set but still slightly soft.
- Step 6: Cool and Serve Let your Blueberry Baked Oatmeal cool for at least 10 minutes before serving—this resting period allows the flavors to meld and the texture to set properly. Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup, a dollop of Greek yogurt, or a splash of milk for a breakfast that feels both comforting and special.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg