Baked Blueberry Oatmeal
This wholesome baked blueberry oatmeal is filled with rolled oats, blueberries, maple syrup, and bananas. It’s perfect for a large family breakfast or as a delicious make-ahead and re-heat breakfast option!
Throughout the years I have gotten better at eating breakfast.
For so many years I skipped “the most important meal of the day” because I was straight-up lazy.
The thought of rolling out of bed and immediately dirtying my kitchen was not high on my list.
But, luckily for all of us, I came up with this tasty baked blueberry oatmeal that will straight up get you to start LOVING breakfast.
Not only is it easy to make BUT it reheats like a dream. That way if you’re like me and don’t feel like cooking all you need to do is pop it into the microwave and give it a little zap.
Then you’ll be rewarded with a big plate of wholesome goodness.
Baked oatmeal for the win!
Can I use non-dairy milk in this recipe?
Of course!
I personally like cow milk but I have successfully tested this recipe using almond, cashew, oat, and soy milk.
It turned out totally fine and equally delicious.
If you use vanilla-flavored non-dairy milk just make sure you’re not adding in too much additional sugar.
What if I don’t like blueberries?
I made a fall version of this for my baked cranberry oatmeal but if you want to keep this summery I have a few other delicious ideas!
Try using fresh or frozen raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, peaches, or even cherries.
How do I store baked blueberry oatmeal?
It’s very rare that Art and I will actually finish this whole tray of oatmeal.
I mean, I love oatmeal but I’m not about to sit down and eat half an 8×8 tray.
Luckily for us this recipe stores LIKE A DREAM!
We like to cut the whole tray into squares, cover the dish so it’s airtight, and store it into the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
How do I reheat baked oatmeal?
The re-heating capabilities of this baked oatmeal are what I love the most about this recipe!
Add it to a plate and microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute. The time depends on your microwave strength and how hot you want your oatmeal.
You’ll be rewarded with a hearty, wholesome, warm breakfast dish.
I love to drizzle maple syrup on top after it comes out of the microwave.
I’m a sucker for a little sweetness in my breakfast.
If you’re looking for something even more delicious you could top this oatmeal with a little fresh whipped cream to create a wholesome dessert treat.
I have tried this a few times and honestly – SO GOOD!
Trust me, you’ll love this little twist.
Love this Blueberry Baked Oatmeal Recipe?
Try some of my other delicious breakfast recipes!
- Baked Cranberry Oatmeal
- Crunchy Yogurt Cantaloupe Breakfast Bowl
- Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich
- Cheesy Polenta Sausage Breakfast Bowl
Baked Blueberry Oatmeal
This wholesome baked blueberry oatmeal is filled with rolled oats, blueberries, maple syrup, and bananas. It's perfect for a large family breakfast or as a delicious make-ahead and re-heat breakfast option!
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla paste (or extract)
- 2 ripe bananas, cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 1-1/2 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven 375 degrees and spray an 8x8 pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl mix together oats, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and kosher salt, set aside.
- In another bowl beat together milk, maple syrup, egg, melted butter, and vanilla bean paste.
- Take your prepared baking dish and cover the bottom with banana slices. Then sprinkle 3/4 cup blueberries over top bananas.
- Add oats to the dish and gently pour milk mixture over oats.
- Gently rap pan on the counter to make sure the milk has gone all the way through the oats.
- Sprinkle the top with blueberries and cook in the oven for 35 to 45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the oatmeal is set.
- If desired, drizzle the top with more maple syrup.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 9 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 193Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 211mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 4gSugar: 14gProtein: 6g
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition information can vary for a variety of reasons. For the most precise nutritional data use your preferred nutrition calculator based on the actual ingredients you used in the recipe.
What a pretty breakfast! No one could forget to eat this goodness. I just purchased some raspberries, maybe I”ll make up a raspberry version. Yum Yum!
Yum! Like a breakfast crumble…
I love breakfast, and I love oatmeal. I just never have time in the morning to make a proper breakfast, this is perfect!
Baked oatmeal sounds interesting. Looks verytasty
Sounds amazing!! I forget to eat breakfast sometimes. But there is no way I could forget with this sitting around the house 🙂
Once again you amazed me, I think that may be one thing on my wish list when you come home. It looks amazing.
Not only does this probably taste good, I bet it made your house smell amazing! This would be a perfect way to start a day. Yum!
I recently discovered how good baked oatmeal is and I can’t wait to try your version. This is definitely a reason to eat breakfast!
Ooh – never had baked oatmeal before! I likey likey it – especially the way you doctored it up with the fruit. I never forget to eat and it definitely shows!
Unlike you Miss Brandy I cannot wait until the next meal. I have a giant breakfast every morning & then 5 very scheduled meals there after. Your oatmeal must be tried 🙂
I love baked oatmeal–I bet this was really good!
I’ve never made baked oatmeal but I’m sure I would love it, as would the houseguests I’m having soon! This looks so delicious, and your photos are beautiful also. Thanks for sharing!
Mmmmmmmmm!
I NEVER forget to eat breakfast but that’s probably because I blog over breakfast. it gives me something to look forward to! I would also definitely remember if I had this waiting for me! yum!
This is fabulous!
No forgetting to eat this.
Mimi
I love breakfast but sometimes, I too forget to eat it. But, try real hard not to- it definitely is the MOST important meal of the day! Your baked oatmeal looks delicious and gives a good reason to not skip your breakfast ever!
Oats (in pretty much any form) are probably my favorite breakfast…love the look of this one! The blueberries are a great touch.
Looks awesome! I’ve been wanting to try something like this w/ steel cut oats. How is it leftover?
My hubby is not typically much of an oatmeal fan. But, he is definitely a blueberry fan. I’m thinking this might be just the dish to win him over. Looks amazing!
I’ve been wanting to try something like this for a while now – it’s winter in New Zealand and this is exactly the sort of thing I need to get me out of bed on a cold, cold morning!
I’m going to have to try this! My husband has his bowl of oatmeal topped with blueberries all the time. I love that it looks like a giant oatmeal cookie:)
2 of my favorite things blueberries and oatmeal and I’m a huge breakfast girl, I eat blueberries daily so I gotta try this one!
a dish like this would inspire anyone to feast on breakfast–lovely!
I never, EVER forget to eat! Especially breakfast 🙂 Oatmeal is my favorite choice for breakfast and this recipe sounds right up my way! yum!
Yum! I’ve never thought to bake it before, but this sounds wonderful.
I love baked oatmeal. Love your blueberry version!
I just now tried your Baked Blueberry Oatmeal. One word: Yum. I’ll be posting about this on my own blog and linking back to you. Great recipe. Thanks for sharing. (I usually eat something for breakfast, but it’s not usually very healthy. This’ll be great for me.)
This looks absolutely delicious! Thanks for linking up at 5 Flu-Fighting Foods! Hope you’ll come back next week and link up a green tea recipe!
Ohhhh this looks so yummy! I’m adding this to my list of things to try. I love a good baked oatmeal recipe. It’s such a comfort food.
Thanks for linking up to 5 Flu-Fighting Foods!
I’ve made baked oatmeal before, but never with blueberries – that sound so delicious! Thanks for linking up to our flu-fighting foods, and come back tomorrow with a green tea recipe:)
My toddler is on his second bowl of this yummy (healthy) breakfast treat! The smell of think baking is divine!!
admin replied: — January 13th, 2012 @ 11:45 pm
I’m so glad the little one liked it! It’s a favorite around here 🙂
I wonder how this would taste done in the slow cooker on low overnight…
I made this for breakfast this morning and it was a hit!!! So yummy. My son and husband are not big fans of traditional oatmeal. They each had two servings of this delicious and heart healthy dish. Thank you!
Brandy replied: — July 6th, 2012 @ 12:26 pm
I’m so glad everyone enjoyed it! It’s a favorite around here too 🙂
Yum! Had to replace syrup with honey and didn’t have bananas around the first time I made it, but def a success! Recommend! And it’s still yummy when reheated.
this recipe makes the house smell like cookies! i can’t wait to try it tomorrow morning.
That looks delicious. I am an oatmeal addict and I am so gonna make that tomorrow! I am happy this recipe got shared on the I heart naptime page!
Thanks for linking up to the party! I can’t wait to try this version of baked oatmeal!!
I made this with sugar free syrup and it was excellent .. thank you
You know how I feel about breakfast..best meal of the day! How you don’t eat it sometimes baffles me, especially when there is blueberry oatmeal like this to have!
This looks so delicious!
I love this recipe and my family does too! Thanks for sharing!
How does this qualify as make-ahead? I’ve made this before and loved it, but would I be able to mix it the night before and then throw it in the oven in the morning or something?
Thanks!
nutmegnanny replied: — April 17th, 2016 @ 10:19 pm
Hi Cara! I like to make this ahead (say on a Sunday night) and then re-heat scoops each morning. If it gets too thick I just pour a little milk over the oatmeal before heating it up 🙂
I made this VEGAN…it was DIVINE. I subbed almond milk, 1/3 cup chia seeds for the egg and Earth Balance Organic vegan “butter”.
I can’t wait to make it again!!!
Could frozen blueberries be used?
nutmegnanny replied: — January 16th, 2017 @ 10:16 pm
Hi Jennifer! I have not personally used frozen blueberries but I think they would work out fine!
substituted with almond milk and a touch of almond flavour – could do the same with coconut for extra flavour boost
Can this be frozen and reheated at a later time? Looks delicious!
nutmegnanny replied: — February 11th, 2018 @ 4:56 pm
Hi Crytal – Yes, I have frozen it before in little squares and then warmed it up in the microwave in the morning. Hope you enjoy the oatmeal!
I´ve made this with a bunch of different fruit combos (apple-blueberry is my personal favorite) and I do it without the syrup because I´m diabetic. It´s still my favorite breakfast! Thanks!
I made this for my husband for work. He’s a heavy equipment mechanic and he loved this. Kept him full until lunch and he shared with some Co workers who loved it too. Looks like I’ll be making this again quiet often.
nutmegnanny replied: — July 25th, 2019 @ 8:08 pm
Hi Nicole – thank you so much!