Description
Easy and delicious baked oatmeal with banana, blueberries, and almonds. A healthy and customizable breakfast or brunch option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats (not instant)
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey, agave)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted (for greasing the baking dish)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flax seeds for added nutrition
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg for added flavor
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish (or similar size) with melted coconut oil, butter, or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth.
- Add the milk, egg, maple syrup (or sweetener of choice), and vanilla extract to the mashed banana. Whisk until well combined.
- Add the rolled oats, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients. If using, add chia seeds, flax seeds, cinnamon, or nutmeg. Stir until just combined (do not overmix).
- Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, reserving a few to sprinkle on top if desired.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle with sliced almonds and any reserved blueberries.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm, as is or with your favorite toppings like maple syrup, yogurt, granola, or ice cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
Notes
- Feel free to customize this recipe with different fruits, nuts, spices, or extracts.
- For a vegan version, use non-dairy milk, a flax egg (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal mixed with 3 tablespoons water), and maple syrup or agave.
- You can prepare the mixture the night before and bake it in the morning.
- Adjust the sweetness to your liking.
- If the baked oats are too dry, add a little more milk next time. If they are too wet, reduce the amount of milk.
- Ensure you are using certified gluten-free rolled oats to make it gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes