🫐 Creamy Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
📝 Description
A warm, comforting baked oatmeal loaded with juicy blueberries, naturally sweetened, and perfectly soft with a creamy texture. It’s wholesome, filling, and great for breakfast or a healthy dessert.
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1½ cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 mashed banana (for natural sweetness & creaminess)
- 2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Mix the Base
In a bowl, whisk together:
- Eggs, milk, honey/maple syrup, mashed banana, vanilla
2. Add Dry Ingredients
Stir in:
- Oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt
3. Fold in Blueberries
Gently mix in blueberries (reserve a few for topping)
4. Bake
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
- Pour mixture into a greased baking dish
- Top with extra blueberries
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until set but still soft
5. Cool Slightly & Serve
Let sit 5–10 minutes for the best creamy texture.
💡 Tips for Extra Creaminess
- Don’t overbake—it should still be slightly soft in the center
- Use banana or yogurt for moisture
- Add a splash of milk when reheating
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Drizzle with honey or peanut butter
- Top with yogurt or nuts
- Serve warm or chilled
🌿 Variations
- Add strawberries or raspberries
- Make it vegan (use flax eggs)
- Add protein powder for a fitness version
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I meal prep this?
Yes—store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Q: Can I freeze it?
Absolutely—slice and freeze for quick breakfasts.
Q: Why is mine dry?
It was overbaked or didn’t have enough liquid.
