Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal (Printable Format)
A bright breakfast bake with juicy blueberries, zesty lemon, and hearty oats baked to tender perfection.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or almonds
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 2 cups milk
07 - 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
→ Add-ins
13 - 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
→ Topping
14 - 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, nuts (if using), baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix thoroughly to distribute spices evenly.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, maple syrup, eggs, melted butter, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth and fully blended.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Gently fold blueberries into the batter, taking care not to crush them if using fresh berries.
06 - Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle with coconut sugar or brown sugar if desired for a caramelized topping.
07 - Bake for 35 minutes or until top is golden brown and center is set. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
08 - Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally topped with additional milk or yogurt.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The lemon zest creates this incredible fragrance that fills your entire house while baking
- Its one of those breakfasts that feels indulgent but actually keeps you full for hours
02 -
- If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them first or theyll turn your batter purple
- The oatmeal continues to firm up as it cools, so that 5 minute rest period actually matters
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, so pull the eggs and milk out before you start
- Zest your lemon before juicing it, much easier to handle when it still has all its juice inside