Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal (Printable)
A warm, hearty breakfast with tender oats, sweet blueberries, and bright lemon flavors baked to golden perfection.
# 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 Steps:
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 thoroughly to distribute spices evenly.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, maple syrup, eggs, melted butter, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until completely blended and smooth.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent dense texture.
05 - Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to crush them. If using frozen berries, add them directly from the freezer.
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 mostly clean.
08 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm, with extra milk or yogurt if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The lemon zest creates this bright perfume that fills your entire kitchen while it bakes
- You can prep it the night before and just pop it in the oven for effortless morning magic
02 -
- Frozen blueberries should go in straight from the freezer thawing first makes them too mushy
- The oatmeal continues to set as it cools so do not panic if it seems slightly jiggly right out of the oven
03 -
- Room temperature eggs incorporate more smoothly into the wet mixture
- Let the lemon zest sit in the sugar for five minutes before mixing to release more oils