Healthy Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
A healthy blueberry baked oatmeal made with oats, banana, and maple syrup.This gluten-free breakfast is easy to prepare and perfect for meal prep.Bake for 30–35 minutes and enjoy a warm, nourishing start to your day.
Ingredients
- 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
- 1 ripe banana mashed (~½ cup) or applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 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
- 1 ½ cups frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, chia seeds, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add maple syrup, mashed banana, eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Fold in blueberries and almonds gently.
- Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with extra blueberries and almonds if desired.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until the center is set.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving this healthy blueberry baked oatmeal.
Notes
- Replace eggs with flax eggs for a vegan option
- Applesauce works well instead of banana
- Serve with yogurt, maple syrup, or nut butter