Description
This Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal is a wholesome, naturally sweetened breakfast option bursting with fresh citrus and juicy blueberries. Packed with rolled oats and chia seeds, it’s easy to prepare and perfect for a nutritious start to your day, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
Fruit
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and set it aside for later.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute all the dry components.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the unsweetened almond milk, pure maple syrup, unsweetened applesauce, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice into the bowl with dry ingredients. Stir until the mixture is smooth and everything is well combined.
- Incorporate Blueberries: Gently fold in the fresh or frozen blueberries, taking care to distribute them evenly throughout the oatmeal mixture without crushing them.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the combined oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top turns golden and the oatmeal is fully set, indicating it’s cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the baked oatmeal cool slightly before serving. You can optionally top with extra blueberries or a drizzle of maple syrup for added flavor.
Notes
- Using frozen blueberries is perfectly fine; no need to thaw before adding.
- Feel free to substitute almond milk with any other plant-based or dairy milk of your choice.
- For added crunch, sprinkle nuts or seeds on top before baking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated easily.
- This recipe is naturally sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce, making it a healthier breakfast choice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
