Description
This Blueberry Baked Oatmeal is a wholesome and delicious breakfast that combines rolled oats, ripe bananas, almond butter, and juicy blueberries. Baked to perfection, it offers a warm and comforting start to your day with a naturally sweet flavor and a moist, tender texture. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weekday morning meal, this recipe is both gluten-free and easily customizable.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free, if needed)
- 1/2 cup almond butter (can use any nut or seed butter)
- 2 large bananas
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- Optional: 1/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based, to adjust batter consistency)
- Optional mix-ins: 1/4 cup walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set it aside to prepare for the batter.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas, then add the rolled oats, almond butter, and sweetener like honey or maple syrup if using. Stir everything together until well combined. Fold in half of the blueberries gently using a rubber spatula. Adjust the batter’s thickness by adding milk if too thick or extra oats if too thin.
- Transfer and Top: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining blueberries and optional walnuts over the top to add texture and flavor.
- Bake the Oatmeal: Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baked oatmeal from the oven. Let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes to set, then carefully lift it out using the parchment paper and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use gluten-free oats if you need this recipe to be gluten-free.
- You can substitute almond butter with any other nut or seed butter like peanut or sunflower seed butter.
- Adding honey or maple syrup is optional depending on your preferred sweetness level.
- If the batter is too thick, add a splash of milk to achieve the desired consistency.
- Feel free to add nuts like walnuts or pecans for additional texture and flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
