Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal (Print)
Warm, tender oats baked with fresh blueberries and bright lemon zest for a wholesome morning meal.
# What You’ll 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 (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
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, nuts (if using), baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, maple syrup, eggs, melted butter, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until fully blended and smooth.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; some dry spots are acceptable.
05 - Gently fold in the blueberries using a spatula, being careful not to crush them if fresh.
06 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle with coconut sugar or brown sugar if desired for a caramelized topping.
07 - Bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the oatmeal is set. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
08 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm, with extra milk or yogurt if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of tart lemon and sweet blueberries strikes that perfect balance we all crave first thing in the morning
- It bakes into these tender, almost custard-like squares that make breakfast feel like a proper meal without any fuss
02 -
- Using frozen blueberries straight from the freezer keeps their shape and prevents bleeding into the batter
- The oatmeal will look slightly underbaked when you pull it out but continues setting as it cools
03 -
- Zest your lemon before juicing it so much easier to handle
- Room temperature eggs incorporate more smoothly into the mixture