Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal (Printer-friendly)

Wholesome oatmeal baked with blueberries and bright lemon for easy breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
07 - 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil)
10 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon)
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

→ Add-ins

13 - 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw if frozen)

→ Topping

14 - 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar (optional)

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x9-inch (23x23 cm) baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, nuts (if using), baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk together until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, maple syrup, eggs, melted butter, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until fully blended and smooth.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Gently fold in the blueberries using a folding motion, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle with coconut sugar or brown sugar if using.
07 - Bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the oatmeal is set (a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean).
08 - Allow the baked oatmeal to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally topped with extra milk or yogurt.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture is somewhere between cake and comforting porridge, making breakfast feel like a treat
  • You can assemble it the night before and bake while the coffee brews
  • The lemon brightness cuts through the richness so it never feels heavy
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter makes the texture gummy, so stop as soon as the ingredients are combined
  • Frozen blueberries bleed into the batter more than fresh, creating a beautiful purple swirl throughout
  • The oatmeal continues to set as it cools, so don't worry if it seems slightly jiggly right out of the oven
03 -
  • Grate the lemon zest before juicing so you don't lose any of those precious oils
  • Use room temperature eggs to prevent the melted butter from solidifying when you mix them

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