📌 Description
This blueberry baked oatmeal is a wholesome, naturally sweetened breakfast recipe made with rolled oats, fresh blueberries, milk, and warm vanilla flavor. It has a soft, custard-like texture inside with lightly golden edges on top. Think of it as a cross between oatmeal, bread pudding, and a breakfast casserole.
It’s perfect for:
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Healthy breakfast recipes
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Weight loss meal prep
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High-fiber diet plans
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Family brunch ideas
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Clean eating lifestyle
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Gluten-free breakfast options
This recipe is budget-friendly, easy to customize, and excellent for weekly meal prep. It also reheats beautifully, making it ideal for busy mornings.
📝 Ingredients
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2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
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1½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
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2 large eggs
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1¾ cups milk (dairy or almond milk)
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⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
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2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon salt
Optional add-ins:
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¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
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1 scoop vanilla protein powder (for high-protein breakfast)
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Lemon zest for brightness
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease small oven-safe ramekins or an 8×8 baking dish.
Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients
Stir in oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until fully combined.
Step 4: Fold in Blueberries
Gently fold in most of the blueberries, reserving a handful for topping.
Step 5: Assemble
Pour mixture into prepared dish or ramekins. Top with remaining blueberries.
Step 6: Bake
Bake for 30–40 minutes (ramekins may bake faster) until center is set and edges are lightly golden.
Step 7: Cool & Serve
Let cool 5–10 minutes before serving. It thickens as it cools.
🥣 Serving Ideas
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Top with Greek yogurt (adds protein)
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Drizzle almond butter
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Add chia seeds for omega-3 benefits
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Serve with fresh fruit
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Dust lightly with powdered sugar for brunch presentation
💡 Storage & Meal Prep
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Store in refrigerator up to 5 days
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Freeze individual portions up to 3 months
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Reheat in microwave 30–60 seconds
Perfect for weekly healthy meal prep plans.
💰 Related High-CPM Questions (Nutrition & Lifestyle Keywords)
1. Is baked oatmeal healthy for weight loss?
Yes. It’s high in fiber, which supports digestion and appetite control. Using natural sweeteners keeps refined sugar low.
2. Can I make this gluten-free?
Yes. Use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
3. How can I increase protein in baked oatmeal?
Add protein powder, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, or egg whites for a high-protein breakfast recipe.
4. Is this recipe good for diabetic meal planning?
Using low-glycemic sweeteners and controlling portion size makes it suitable for balanced blood sugar management.
5. Can I make this dairy-free?
Absolutely. Use almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk.
6. What’s the difference between baked oatmeal and overnight oats?
Baked oatmeal is cooked and has a cake-like texture, while overnight oats are soaked raw and chilled.
