This Blueberry Baked Oatmeal is an easy breakfast recipe that’s a great way to start the day and will keep you full all morning long.
I love starting the day with something that will stick with me well until late in the day. My days can be so full that I certainly don’t have time to be distracted by hunger too close after breakfast.
So recipes like this baked oatmeal are great. Not too filling that I end up feeling sluggish. But just enough to give me all the energy I need to power through the hectic morning.
I love making this for the kids on a weekend morning. They can have 1 portion that day when it’s fresh. Then they can have the leftovers before heading to work for another morning or two.
It really helps keep the mornings running smoothly and I don’t have to worry about anyone going hungry because they didn’t have time to whip something up before they have to get on the road.
Check out how easy this is to make – I know you’ll love it as much as we do.
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Here are some commonly asked questions
What is baked oatmeal?
Baked oatmeal is a breakfast casserole that is made with oats, milk, eggs, and spices. It is served warm or at room temperature. Many like to serve it with a dollop of yogurt on top or with fresh fruit or even a drizzle of honey.
Can I add protein powder to baked oatmeal?
Yes – you can add a scoop of your favorite protein powder to the mixture before folding in the fruit. You might need to add a little bit more milk to keep it from getting too dry.
Can I use frozen fruit?
Yes, absolutely, that will work just fine. Just be sure to thaw the fruit & pat it dry before using. If you add the fruit when it is frozen it will bake out too much liquid and the end result will be a soggy mess.
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Can this recipe be doubled?
You can, and we do it often. I usually mix the doubled ingredients in one large bowl but then separate the mixture into 2 -9×9 pans and then bake them side-by-side. This way I don’t have to alter the baking time by trying to bake it all in one larger pan.
Variations
- Try this with other varities of fresh or dried fruit such as strawberries, raspberries or chopped apples.
- Add fruit syrup on top when serving.
- Mix in some peanut or other nut butter.
- Try adding some chocolate chips.
- Top with fresh peaches or bananas.
Can I use steel cut oats or quick cook oats?
For this recipe, no – those will not work. There are other recipes out there that call for these types of oats. But because those perform so differently in how they soak up the moisture in the recipe – this needs to be made with old-fashioned rolled oats.
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How to make baked oatmeal
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray a 9×9 inch square baking dish with cooking spray, set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, eggs and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir to combine.
- Stir in the blueberries.
- Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
- Top with chopped nuts, if desired.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until center looks almost set.
- Serve immediately with yogurt, fresh berries, syrup or honey if desired.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Ingredients in baked oatmeal
- old fashioned rolled oats
- brown sugar
- ground cinnamon
- ground nutmeg
- baking powder
- salt
- milk
- unsalted butter – melted
- large eggs
- vanilla extract
- fresh or frozen blueberries – optional
- chopped nuts – pecans or walnuts, optional
Serving
- yogurt
- fresh berries
- maple syrup
- honey
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Why did my baked oats turn out soggy?
Baked oats should be soft – but they should not be soggy. If yours is not quite firm enough it could be due to variations in ovens, climate, or elevation. I recommend baking until the center looks almost set instead of going by the designated time.
Can I use a non-dairy milk?
Yes – non-dairy milk will work just fine for this recipe. Try almond, oat, coconut, or rice milk.
More Breakfast Casseroles
- Easy French Toast Casserole
- Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
- Pressure Cooker Eggnog French Toast
- Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake
- Blueberry Baked French Toast
- Caramel Marshmallow Baked French Toast
- Overnight Breakfast Casserole
What is the best way to store leftover baked oats?
Any leftover baked oats should be placed in an airtight container and kept in the refrigerator. To serve again, pop the lid and microwave for 30-60 seconds or until warm.
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Products I love when making baked oatmeal…
This baked oatmeal recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made baked oatmeal before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love it. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this breakfast recipe.
- old fashioned rolled oats
- brown sugar
- ground cinnamon
- ground nutmeg
- baking powder
- table salt
- pure vanilla extract
- pecans or walnuts
- mixing bowls
- 9×9 baking dish
- rubber spatulas
- measuring cups
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Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup brown sugar packaged
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted (1 stick)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries optional
- ½ cup chopped nuts pecans or walnuts, optional
Serving
- yogurt
- fresh berries
- maple syrup
- honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray a 9×9 inch square baking dish with cooking spray, set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, eggs and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir to combine.
- Stir in the blueberries.
- Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
- Top with chopped nuts, if desired.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until center looks almost set.
- Serve immediately with yogurt, fresh berries, syrup or honey if desired.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Yummi Haus cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
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