Description
This Blueberry Baked Oatmeal bakes up soft, creamy, and naturally sweet, so you get a healthy breakfast that tastes comforting, satisfying, and simple enough to prep ahead for the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1½ cups rolled oats
- 2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup walnuts chopped
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt optional
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8 x 8 inch, 9 x 9 inch, or similar 2-quart baking dish. An 11 x 7 inch dish also works. If you use a slightly smaller dish, the oatmeal bakes up thicker and may need a few extra minutes.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth.
- Add the milk, Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla, and egg, then whisk until creamy and well combined.Mix in the rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Keep stirring until you no longer see dry oats, especially at the edges of the bowl.
- Fold in half of the blueberries gently to support a soft, moist blueberry baked oatmeal texture.Scrape the mixture into the prepared baking dish and level the surface evenly.
- Add the remaining blueberries on top, then sprinkle with chopped walnuts or pecans.Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35-40 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving so it slices and serves more easily.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas. The more brown spots on the peel, the sweeter and softer the resulting oatmeal becomes.
- Mix thoroughly after adding the oats. Stir well enough that no dry oats remain at the bottom, as those turn powdery once baked.
- Add frozen blueberries straight from the freezer. Do not thaw them first; this prevents excessive purple streaking throughout the oatmeal.
- Let the dish rest before slicing. A minimum cooling time of 5 minutes allows it to set, yielding cleaner portions when served.
- Taste the blueberries beforehand. If they come across as tart, add a small drizzle of honey or maple syrup just before serving.
- Store leftovers properly by keeping them covered in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Reheat gently when ready to eat. A 20- to 30-second warm-up in the microwave restores a soft, cozy texture for the next day. This method produces a perfectly simple baked oatmeal ideal for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 to 6
- Calories: 283kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 47mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 34mg