Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal (Printable)
A bright breakfast featuring juicy blueberries and zesty lemon, baked to tender perfection with hearty oats.
# What You'll 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 oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add rolled oats, nuts (if using), baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk together until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, maple syrup, eggs, melted butter, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until completely smooth and blended.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula just until combined—do not overmix.
05 - Gently fold in the blueberries, taking care not to crush them if fresh.
06 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle coconut sugar or brown sugar over the top if using.
07 - Bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set when gently touched.
08 - Let the baked oatmeal cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally topped with additional milk or yogurt.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The texture is somewhere between cake and porridge, which means it feels indulgent while actually being wholesome enough to start your day.
- You can assemble it the night before and just pop it in the oven, making weekday breakfasts feel special without the morning scramble.
02 -
- Don't overmix when combining the wet and dry ingredients—this keeps the texture tender rather than gummy.
- If using frozen blueberries, the baking time might need an extra 5 minutes to ensure the center is fully set.
03 -
- Room temperature eggs whisk into the wet mixture more smoothly, creating a better texture in the final bake.
- Zest your lemon before juicing it—trying to zest a juiced lemon is frustrating and yields less aromatic zest.