Can I use fruit other than blueberries?

Absolutely! This baked oatmeal base pairs super well with a ton of your favorite fruits. Try swapping out the blueberries for diced apples, cherries, peaches, blackberries, raspberries, pears, or bananas.

Can I use Almond Milk?

Yes, almond and other plant-based milk work fine.

Can I use quick oats instead of old-fashioned oats?

You can; just be aware that this will reduce the cooking time. Be sure to keep an eye on your oatmeal as it bakes and pull it out of the oven as soon as the oats are cooked through.

Can this blueberry baked oatmeal be made ahead of time?

Yes, baked blueberry oatmeal can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. If you would like to freeze the baked oatmeal, you have two options: 1. Freeze before baking - cover the assembled oatmeal with plastic wrap and then foil and place in the freezer. Defrost overnight in the fridge and bake according to the recipe instructions. Or 2. Bake the oatmeal as directed. Let cool and cut into squares. Wrap each square individually in plastic wrap, place in an airtight container and then freeze. (This is my preferred method as it allows me to thaw one serving at a time.) For best results, you will want to eat the oatmeal within six months. When you’re ready to eat the frozen oatmeal, Thaw overnight in the fridge and then reheat it in the microwave.

Is baked oatmeal healthy?

Relatively speaking, yes. Oats are fibrous whole grains, milk and eggs are packed with protein, and blueberries are full of healthy nutrients. If you’d like to make this baked oatmeal even healthier, you can try swapping out the brown sugar for maple syrup or bananas and half the butter with apple sauce. You could also replace the butter with coconut oil. Add extra protein by adding an additional egg or protein powder.

How many calories are in oatmeal?

There are 150 calories in one-half cup of dry old-fashioned rolled oats. A serving of this Blueberry Baked Oatmeal (made with almond milk and divided into six servings) is 323 calories.

Is this recipe Gluten-Free?

Make sure your oats are certified gluten-free, and you are good.

Blueberry Baked Oatmeal

Description

Fresh blueberries, old-fashioned oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon combine to create this warm and comforting Blueberry Baked Oatmeal. This one-bowl breakfast can be made in less than an hour and is perfect for everything from lazy Sunday mornings to brunch with friends!

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups old fashioned oats
1/2 tsp baking soda
1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
½ cup light brown sugar
1.5 cups milk
1/3 cup salted butter, partially melted
1 large egg
2 cups fresh blueberries

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a large bowl, combine the oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
Add the milk, butter, and egg and whisk the ingredients together until homogenous.
Pour the oatmeal mixture into an 8×8 baking dish and sprinkle the blueberries over the top of the oatmeal.
Bake the dish for 35 to 45 minutes and allow it to cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm or cold and enjoy!

Notes

It is best to use fresh blueberries in this dish, but if you do not have access to any, you can always use frozen blueberries.
If using frozen blueberries, you can use ¼ cup less milk because the frozen blueberries will contain more liquid.
You can store this dish in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can either eat it cold or reheat it in the microwave on 30 second intervals until heated all the way through.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Calories: 323
Fat: 15
Carbohydrates: 39
Fiber: 3
Protein: 9