Baked Oatmeal

This baked oatmeal recipe is a great way to start the day. Easy, healthy, and delicious. Serve for brunch or make ahead for breakfast all week.

This baked oatmeal recipe is my favorite breakfast so far. I love that it can be served to groups as a special breakfast or brunch, but it’s also the kind of dish you can make on the weekends and reheat on busy mornings throughout the week.

This blueberry baked oatmeal is made with wholesome ingredients like fresh fruit, almond butter, and whole rolled oats, but tastes like a delicacy. The top is savory and nutty, with layers of pecans and coconut flakes that crisp beautifully in the oven. Meanwhile, the middle remains soft and creamy, filling you with an amazing combination of textures with every bite. Subtly sweet, warmly spiced and bursting with blueberry flakes. Now let’s eat the second piece.

Baked Oatmeal Recipe Ingredients

Here’s what you need to make this healthy baked oatmeal recipe:

• oats, of course! Whole-grain rolled oats only, please! Quick oats give baked oatmeal a mushy texture, while steel cut oats don’t soften while baking. If you need to make this recipe gluten-free, be sure to use certified gluten-free oats.
• mashed banana – for sweetness. I also love that it adds a touch of banana bread-like flavor to this recipe.
• unsweetened almond milk – or milk of your choice. My homemade oat milk is the best here.
• almond butter – Many baked oatmeal recipes call for eggs to bind the oatmeal mixture together, but I love using nut butters instead. This recipe is now vegan friendly and adds a rich nutty flavor to oatmeal. Plus, it adds protein, fiber, and healthy fats, making this recipe a satisfying breakfast.
• pure maple syrup – Adds a natural sweetness to oats when combined with bananas.
• melted coconut oil – For abundance. If you’re not vegan, melted butter is fine too.
• baking powder – Baking oatmeal in the oven makes it a little more puffy, soft and creamy, but not thick.
• cinnamon – For a warm and deep taste.
• blueberry – Both are delicious fresh or frozen.
• pecan – For a nutty crunch.
• coconut flakes – Creates a crunchy, toasty topping.
• brown sugar – Pecan and coconut toppings help caramelize crisp in the oven.
• and sea salt – To make every flavor pop!

Check out the full recipe with measurements below.

How to make baked oatmeal

did i mention? This healthy baked oatmeal recipe is so easy to make. No special equipment required. Just a mixing bowl and an 8×8 inch baking dish. Here’s how to make it.

First, mix the wet ingredients together. Mash the bananas in the bottom of a large mixing bowl. Then add almond milk, almond butter, maple syrup and coconut oil and whisk to combine.

Then add baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Whisk again.

Then add half the blueberries…

… oats …

…and 3/4 cup pecans. Stir using a spatula until the mixture is well blended.

Transfer oat mixture to oiled 8-by-8-inch mold. Use a spatula to spread it out in an even layer.

Then add your toppings. Sprinkle with remaining blueberries, remaining pecans, brown sugar and coconut flakes.

It’s time to bake! Transfer to a 350°F oven and bake for 40-50 minutes. The topping should be crunchy and almost firm in the middle.

Let cool for 10 minutes, then dig in! Tips: For extra longevity of this baked oatmeal, serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt or your favorite non-dairy yogurt.

Blueberry Baked Oatmeal Recipe Tips

• Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. This baked oatmeal recipe smells great right out of the oven, so you might want to eat it right away. But really, let it cool for 10 minutes before eating. The sweet, spicy flavor intensifies within minutes of being taken out of the oven. The texture will also improve, the topping will be crunchy and the inside will have a firm texture.
• Please customize. This blueberry baked oatmeal recipe is great as written, but very flexible. Dress up and have fun! Substitute another berry (such as strawberries or blackberries) for the blueberries, or omit the berries and add 1/2 cup chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or raisins. Substitute walnuts for pecans or change up the spices. Nutmeg, cardamom and ginger would all be delicious here.
• prepare food. This healthy baked oatmeal recipe is perfect for weekend brunch, but it’s also great as a perfect breakfast to prepare meals for the week. Bake on Sunday and store slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Just pop it in the microwave and reheat. It will be fun to get out of bed on busy mornings.

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This blueberry baked oatmeal recipe is a healthy and delicious breakfast or brunch. I love the contrast between the toasted nutty topping and the soft, creamy middle. Vegan and gluten free.

• 1 ripe banana, mash (1/2 cup)
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup smooth almond butter
• 1/4 cup Maple syrup
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
• 1 tea spoon baking powder
• 1 tea spoon cinnamon
• 1/2 tea spoon sea ​​salt
• 2 cup whole grain rolled oats
• 1 cup chopped pecan nuts
• 1 cup blueberry, fresh or frozen
• 2 tablespoon brown sugar, for topping
• 2 tablespoon coconut flakes, for topping

• Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8×8-inch or similar baking dish.

• In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, almond milk, almond butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil. Add baking powder, cinnamon and salt and beat again.

• Add oats, 3/4 cup pecans, and 1/2 cup blueberries. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and flatten it into an even layer.

• Top with remaining 1/2 cup blueberries, remaining 1/4 cup pecans, brown sugar, and coconut flakes.

• Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until toppings are crisp and center is set. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.