Healthy Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal

If you struggle to find time for a healthy breakfast during busy weekday mornings, this Healthy Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal is going to be your new best friend. It transforms boring stovetop oats into a warm, chewy, cake-like breakfast casserole that is naturally sweetened and packed with fiber.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Meal Prep Perfection: Bake a batch on Sunday, keep it in the fridge, and simply microwave a slice for 60 seconds each morning!
• Naturally Sweetened: By using overripe bananas and a touch of real maple syrup, we skip the refined white sugar completely.
• Customizable: Swap the blueberries for raspberries, add chopped pecans for crunch, or stir in a scoop of protein powder!

The Secret to Perfect Baked Oatmeal

The texture of baked oatmeal can make or break the recipe. The secret is to only use Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats. Do not use Quick Oats or Steel Cut oats! Quick oats are cut too small and will turn into mush when baked, while steel-cut oats are too tough and will remain crunchy and undercooked. Old-fashioned rolled oats absorb the milk perfectly while retaining a satisfying, chewy texture. Also, make sure your bananas are heavily speckled with brown spots—the riper they are, the sweeter and more flavorful your oatmeal will be!

Healthy Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

Main

• 2 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 2 medium Ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
• 2 cups Milk (almond, oat, or dairy)
• 1/4 cup Maple syrup or honey
• 1 large Egg
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp Coconut oil or butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cups Fresh or frozen blueberries

Method

 

Main

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: mashed bananas, milk, maple syrup, egg, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil.
4. Pour the dry oat mixture into the wet ingredients and stir until well combined.
5. Gently fold in 1 cup of the blueberries.
6. Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish. Scatter the remaining 1/2 cup of blueberries over the top.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are golden brown.
8. Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with a drizzle of extra maple syrup and a splash of milk!