If you're in the mood for a fruity breakfast that's satisfying and easy to make, these blueberry baked oats are perfect. With simple ingredients and sweet, juicy blueberries, they bake into a soft, cake-like treat in just 30 minutes.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Blueberry baked oats are a fun twist on the viral baked oats trend, blending oats with vibrant blueberries and simple ingredients before baking into a soft, fluffy breakfast.
Here are a few reasons to give this recipe a try:
- Quick to make: Just blend the ingredients, pour into ramekins, fold in blueberries, and bake. It's easy, and ready in 30 minutes.
- Naturally sweet and fruity: Juicy blueberries add bursts of sweetness and a fresh flavor that makes every bite delicious.
- Balanced and filling: With fiber-rich oats, natural sweetness from blueberries, and healthy fats from nut butter, this breakfast helps keep you satisfied and energized all morning.
What are blueberry baked oats?
Blueberry baked oats are a fruity twist on classic baked oats. Instead of preparing oats on the stovetop, the ingredients are blended into a smooth batter and folded with juicy blueberries before baking in the oven. This creates a soft, cake-like texture with bursts of sweet blueberry flavor while still providing all the nutritional benefits of oats.
Ingredients
Here's what you'll need to make these blueberry baked oats:
- Rolled oats: Old fashioned rolled oats work best for this recipe because they create the perfect fluffy texture when blended. If you're gluten-free, look for certified gluten-free oats. You could also use quick-cooking oats. Just make sure you don't use steel cut oats as these need much longer cooking time.
- Milk of your choice: Almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, or dairy milk all work here. Choose whichever you typically keep on hand.
- Ripe banana: Banana naturally sweetens the batter while also helping create a soft, moist texture.
- Blueberries: You can add either fresh or frozen blueberries.
- Coconut: For less sugar content, we recommend using unsweetened coconut flakes.
- Maple syrup or honey: A touch of natural sweetener helps bring out the pumpkin spice flavors.
- Nut or seed butter of your choice: Almond butter, peanut butter, or sunflower seed butter add healthy fats and a little protein to keep you full longer.
- Vanilla extract: Enhances the warm, cozy flavor of the pumpkin and spices.
- Baking powder: Helps the baked oats rise so they become fluffy and cake-like.
- Cooking spray: Prevents the baked oats from sticking to the ramekins.
Ask the Dietitian: Is blueberry baked oats healthy?
Absolutely! This healthy breakfast recipe is a balanced mix of nutrient-packed ingredients:
- Fiber-rich oats support heart health: Oats contain a special soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which research shows may help lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol and support heart health.
- Blueberries add antioxidants: Blueberries are rich in antioxidants like anthocyanins, which research suggests may help support heart health and reduce inflammation.
- Balanced energy for the morning: The combination of fiber from oats, healthy fats from nut butter, and natural carbohydrates from bananas helps regulate blood sugar and keep you satisfied for longer.
Customize it your way
Like all of my recipes, this blueberry baked oats recipe is completely customizable. Choose your favorite milk, nut butter, and toppings.
- Milk of your choice: Almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, dairy milk, or even a vanilla protein shake can work here depending on your preference. If you use a plant-based milk, this recipe is vegan since there's no egg.
- Nut or seed butter of your choice: Almond butter, peanut butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter all work well and each adds its own flavor profile.
- Feel free to mix up the toppings: Try Greek yogurt, maple syrup, almond butter drizzle, cinnamon, or extra blueberries. Fresh fruit like sliced bananas or strawberries also pairs perfectly with the blueberry flavor.
How to make blueberry baked oats
These blueberry baked oats only takes a few simple steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Blend the batter: Add rolled oats, milk, banana, maple syrup or honey, nut butter, vanilla extract, and baking powder to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and similar in texture to pancake batter.
- Prep the ramekins: Lightly spray four small ramekins with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Divide the batter among the sprayed ramekins evenly using a rubber spatula.
- Add mix-ins: Stir ¼ cup blueberries and 1 tablespoon of coconut into each ramekin. If you're not a fan of coconut, feel free to omit it.
- Bake: Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until the centers are set and the tops are lightly golden. You can test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the oats; if it comes out clean, they are ready.
- Top and enjoy: Let the baked oats cool for a couple minutes before adding toppings of your choice. Enjoy warm for a comforting, decadent experience.
Troubleshooting Tips
- Baked oats too dense: This can happen if your baking powder is old or if the batter is overmixed after adding it. Make sure your baking powder is fresh and mix just until combined for a lighter texture.
- My baked oats are not cooked in the center: If the center of your baked oats is still runny after 25 minutes, they may need more time in the oven. Baking time can vary depending on your oven and ramekin size, so continue baking in 5 minute increments until the center is set.
- Oats sticking to ramekins: Ramekins that aren't greased properly can cause sticking. Be sure to spray them well with cooking spray before baking.
Pairing
This blueberry baked oats recipe is delicious on their own, but they also pair perfectly with a cup of coffee, tea, milk, or even a side of Greek yogurt.
Here are a few of my other favorite dishes to serve with these baked oats:
Scaling
This recipe makes four individual baked blueberry oats, but you can easily double or triple the recipe if you're cooking for a crowd or want a meal prep breakfast for the week. For example, to double the recipe, use 2 cups of rolled oats, 1 cup of milk, 2 ripe bananas, and so on. The baking time should stay the same, but you may need to use a larger baking dish instead of individual ramekins.
Storage & Meal Prep Tips
Blueberry baked oats are perfect for meal prep! Make a batch at the start of the week for a quick, ready-to-go breakfast every morning. Let them cool completely before storing, then cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, microwave for 30-60 seconds until warmed through, or eat them straight from the fridge for a cold, fruity breakfast.
Blueberry Baked Oats
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup milk of your choice, (almond, oat, soy, dairy, etc.)
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 2 tablespoons nut or seed butter of your choice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup blueberries per ramekin
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut per ramekin
- Cooking spray
Optional toppings of your choice:
- Unsweetened shredded coconut
- More fresh blueberries
- Nut or seed butter drizzle
- Greek Yogurt
- Fresh or warm fruit
- Jam or chia jam
- Extra maple syrup or honey
- Chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Add rolled oats, milk, banana, maple syrup or honey, nut or seed butter, vanilla, and baking powder to a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth, with a consistency similar to pancake batter.
- Lightly spray four small ramekins (~1 inch tall by 3 inches wide) with cooking spray and divide the batter with a rubber spatula evenly among them.
- Add blueberries and coconut directly into each ramekin and thoroughly mix until combined. Feel free to mix and match different add-ins for each ramekin.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until set in the center and lightly golden on top.
- Top as desired and enjoy warm.
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