Description
This baked oatmeal is the perfect healthy breakfast or brunch dish! Packed with juicy blueberries, sweet bananas, and warm spices, it’s deliciously comforting and easy to make ahead for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- For the oatmeal base:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- For the wet ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the mix-ins:
- 1 large ripe banana, mashed
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- For topping (optional):
- Additional banana slices
- Extra blueberries
- Chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, maple syrup, egg, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Fold in the mashed banana and blueberries.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with additional banana slices, blueberries, or nuts if desired.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set.
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!
Notes
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave. For a vegan version, use a flax egg and plant-based milk.