Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal Recipe
This Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal is a wholesome, delicious breakfast dish bursting with bright lemon flavor and juicy blueberries. Made with rolled oats, chia seeds, and natural sweeteners, it’s a nutritious baked treat that’s easy to prepare and perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
Fruit
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish and set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir these dry ingredients together until evenly mixed.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour in the almond milk, maple syrup, applesauce, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the dry ingredients. Stir well until the mixture is fully combined and uniform.
- Fold in blueberries: Gently fold in the blueberries, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the oatmeal mixture without breaking them up too much.
- Transfer to baking dish: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Bake the oatmeal: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the oatmeal has set firmly.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm, optionally topped with extra blueberries or a drizzle of maple syrup for added sweetness.
Notes
- Use either fresh or frozen blueberries based on availability; frozen blueberries do not need to be thawed before adding.
- For a nut-free version, ensure your plant-based milk choice is also nut-free.
- Maple syrup provides natural sweetness, but you may adjust the amount or substitute with honey if not strictly vegan.
- Letting the baked oatmeal cool slightly helps it to set and slice neatly.
- This oatmeal can be refrigerated for up to 5 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
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