Name: Blueberry Baked Oatmeal Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ⅔ cup roughly chopped pecans; 2 cups old-fashioned oats; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ¾ teaspoon fine-grain sea salt (or ½ teaspoon regular table salt); ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 teaspoons raw sugar (optional); 1 ¾ cups milk of choice (almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk or cow’s milk); ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey; 2 large eggs or flax eggs; 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter or coconut oil, divided; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 12 ounces or 1 pint fresh or frozen blueberries (or 2 ½ cups preferred berry/fruit, chopped if necessary), divided; Plain or vanilla yogurt or whipped cream; Additional maple syrup or honey for drizzling; Additional fresh fruit

Ingredients

⅔ cup roughly chopped pecans

2 cups old-fashioned oats

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking powder

¾ teaspoon fine-grain sea salt (or ½ teaspoon regular table salt)

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 ¾ cups milk of choice (almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk or cow’s milk)

⅓ cup maple syrup or honey

2 large eggs or flax eggs

3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter or coconut oil, divided

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

12 ounces or 1 pint fresh or frozen blueberries (or 2 ½ cups of your preferred berry/fruit, chopped into ½” pieces if necessary), divided

2 teaspoons raw sugar (optional)

Optional toppings for serving: plain/vanilla yogurt or whipped cream, additional maple syrup or honey, and/or fresh fruit

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9-inch square baking dish. Once heated, spread pecans on a rimmed baking sheet and toast for 4 to 5 minutes until fragrant.

Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, toasted pecans, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.

Step 3: In a smaller bowl, combine milk, maple syrup or honey, eggs, half of the melted butter or coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth. If using coconut oil that solidifies, gently melt it again in the microwave in short increments.

Step 4: Reserve about ½ cup of berries for topping. Spread the remaining berries evenly on the bottom of the baking dish. Cover with the oat mixture, then pour the wet ingredients over the oats. Gently shake the dish to help the liquid settle and pat down any dry oats on top.

Step 5: Scatter the reserved berries over the top and sprinkle with raw sugar if using, for added sweetness and crunch.

Step 6: Bake for 42 to 45 minutes (45 to 50 minutes if using frozen berries) until the top is golden brown. Let cool a few minutes, then drizzle with the remaining melted butter before serving.

Step 7: Serve warm or at room temperature, topped with yogurt, whipped cream, extra syrup, or fresh fruit as desired.

Tips & Variations

For a vegan version, use flax eggs and coconut oil instead of butter.

Feel free to swap pecans for walnuts or almonds depending on your preference.

Mix in other fruits like chopped apples or raspberries for different flavor combinations.

To make it gluten-free, ensure your oats are certified gluten-free.

FAQs

Can I use frozen berries instead of fresh?

Yes, frozen berries work perfectly. There’s no need to thaw them first, but you will need to bake the oatmeal a few minutes longer to ensure it cooks through.

How can I make this recipe dairy-free?

Use a plant-based milk like almond, coconut, or oat milk, and substitute melted coconut oil for the butter. This keeps the dish vegan and dairy-free without sacrificing flavor.