Description
This Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal is a delightful and nutritious breakfast option that’s perfect for meal prep. Bursting with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon flavor, this baked oatmeal is easy to make and can be enjoyed warm or cold.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- zest of 1 lemon
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- additional lemon zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and lemon zest.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together milk, maple syrup, egg, coconut oil, and vanilla.
- Combine ingredients: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until combined. Gently fold in blueberries.
- Bake: Pour mixture into the baking dish, spread evenly, and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool and serve: Let cool for 10 minutes, slice, and garnish with lemon zest if desired.
Notes
- Serve warm with milk or yogurt on top.
- Swap blueberries for raspberries or blackberries for variety.
- Reheats well and can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
