Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal (Print Version)
Wholesome baked oatmeal with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon.
# 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 Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, nuts (if using), baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk briefly to evenly distribute ingredients.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk together milk, maple syrup, eggs, melted butter, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until completely smooth and well blended.
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 spatula, taking care not to crush them. If using frozen blueberries, add them directly from the freezer.
06 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the top evenly with coconut sugar or brown sugar if using.
07 - Bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out mostly clean.
08 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally topped with additional milk or yogurt.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like having dessert for breakfast without any of the guilt
- The lemon and blueberry combination brightens even the grayest mornings
- You can meal prep it for the week and it actually tastes better each day
02 -
- Frozen blueberries do not need to thaw and actually hold their shape better during baking
- The oatmeal will continue to set as it cools, so a slight jiggle in the center is normal when you pull it out
- That sugar on top is not just for sweetness, it creates a caramelized crust that makes this feel special
03 -
- Grate your lemon zest before juicing the lemon, it is so much easier that way
- Let the eggs come to room temperature before mixing, they incorporate more smoothly into the milk mixture