Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal (Print Version)
Bright wholesome breakfast with juicy blueberries and zesty lemon baked with hearty oats.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or almonds
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)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, nuts (if using), baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution of leavening and spices.
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 gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix as this can affect the final texture.
05 - Gently fold in the blueberries using a spatula, taking care to distribute them evenly without crushing the fruit.
06 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly across the surface. Sprinkle with coconut sugar or brown sugar if a crunchy topping is desired.
07 - Bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the oatmeal is set in the center. A toothpick inserted should come out mostly clean.
08 - Allow the baked oatmeal to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm, with extra milk or yogurt on the side if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination makes your entire house smell like a cozy bakery
- Reheats beautifully so breakfast is already made for hectic weekdays
02 -
- Frozen blueberries actually work better than fresh since they release less liquid during baking
- The oatmeal continues to set as it cools so cutting into it too early will make the center seem underdone
03 -
- Room temperature eggs incorporate better and prevent the melted butter from solidifying into tiny globules
- Zest your lemon before juicing it since the fruit becomes much harder to grip once all the juice is gone