Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal (Printable)
Wholesome baked oatmeal with fresh blueberries and bright lemon flavor. An easy, make-ahead breakfast that feeds a crowd.
# What You 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 the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large bowl, add rolled oats, nuts (if using), baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix thoroughly to distribute the baking powder and spices evenly.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk together milk, maple syrup, eggs, melted butter, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until completely blended and smooth.
04 - Pour the wet mixture 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 evenly without crushing.
06 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer using the back of a spoon. Sprinkle with coconut sugar or brown sugar if desired for extra sweetness and crunch.
07 - Bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The oatmeal should be set and slightly firm to the touch.
08 - Let the baked oatmeal cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally topped with extra milk, yogurt, or fresh berries.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It tastes like a blueberry muffin but feels wholesome enough for breakfast guilt free
- The lemon transforms ordinary oatmeal into something that feels special yet simple
02 -
- Do not thaw frozen blueberries or they will bleed too much and make the texture mushy
- Letting it rest for those 5 minutes out of the oven is what makes it slice cleanly instead of falling apart
03 -
- Rub the sugar into the lemon zest with your fingers before adding to release more oils
- If the top browns too quickly cover loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes