Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal (Printable)
A warm, comforting breakfast bake with sweet blueberries and bright lemon flavors.
# 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
07 - 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
→ Add-ins
13 - 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
→ Topping
14 - 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, nuts (if using), baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix thoroughly to distribute spices evenly.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk together milk, maple syrup, eggs, melted butter, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until fully incorporated 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 light folding motion to distribute them throughout the batter without crushing.
06 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the top with coconut sugar or brown sugar if desired for added sweetness and crunch.
07 - Bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the oatmeal is set in the center. A toothpick inserted in the middle should come out mostly clean.
08 - Allow the baked oatmeal to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally topped with additional milk, yogurt, or fresh berries.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert for breakfast but fuels you for hours
- The lemon brightens everything while blueberries burst into sweet jammy pockets
- You can assemble it in ten minutes and let the oven do the rest
02 -
- Don't thaw frozen blueberries first, they'll release too much liquid and make the oatmeal soggy
- The baking time might vary by a few minutes, check at 30 and keep going until the center is just set
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend together more smoothly and prevent any stray chunks of butter
- Letting the oatmeal rest for at least 10 minutes after baking makes cutting so much easier