Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
Ingredients
For the Baked Oatmeal
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk, whole, almond, or oat milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup maple syrup, or honey
- 2 tablespoons melted butter, or coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest, from 1 large lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 large lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries, or frozen, not thawed
For Topping (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the old-fashioned rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk briefly to ensure all dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, large egg, maple syrup, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until all wet ingredients are thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the oatmeal tough.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Gently fold 1 1/2 cups of the fresh blueberries into the oatmeal mixture. Distribute them as evenly as possible.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. If using, sprinkle the sliced almonds and the remaining 1/4 cup of fresh blueberries over the top for extra texture and flavor.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the oatmeal is set and lightly golden brown around the edges. A knife or toothpick inserted into the center should come out mostly clean.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Remove the baked oatmeal from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. This allows the oatmeal to set further and makes it easier to scoop.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Serve warm, optionally with a drizzle of extra maple syrup, a dollop of Greek yogurt, or a splash of milk.
⏱️ 1 min
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Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
Ingredients
For the Baked Oatmeal
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk, whole, almond, or oat milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup maple syrup, or honey
- 2 tablespoons melted butter, or coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest, from 1 large lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 large lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries, or frozen, not thawed
For Topping (Optional)
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the old-fashioned rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk briefly to ensure all dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, large egg, maple syrup, melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until all wet ingredients are thoroughly combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the oatmeal tough.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Gently fold 1 1/2 cups of the fresh blueberries into the oatmeal mixture. Distribute them as evenly as possible.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. If using, sprinkle the sliced almonds and the remaining 1/4 cup of fresh blueberries over the top for extra texture and flavor.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the oatmeal is set and lightly golden brown around the edges. A knife or toothpick inserted into the center should come out mostly clean.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Remove the baked oatmeal from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. This allows the oatmeal to set further and makes it easier to scoop.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Serve warm, optionally with a drizzle of extra maple syrup, a dollop of Greek yogurt, or a splash of milk.
⏱️ 1 min