Blueberry Baked Oatmeal Recipe

After sharing a tempting photo of my baked oatmeal on Instagram, I received numerous requests for the recipe. Although my usual posts revolve around furniture and room makeovers, I've decided to dive into the culinary side of things. Given that I practically live in the kitchen, I've amassed quite a collection of recipes to share. Should you crave more, just let me know!

This baked oatmeal is not only easy to make but also serves as a nutritious breakfast option that's sure to be a hit with your family. They might not even guess it's good for them until you decide to spill the beans. It's both grain and sugar-free and can easily be made gluten-free by choosing the appropriate oats.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

• 4 cups uncooked old-fashioned rolled oats
• 3 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 cup stevia (optional, such as Truvia)

Wet Ingredients:

• 4 cups milk
• 2 eggs
• 4 tablespoons melted and cooled butter
• 4 teaspoons vanilla extract

Additional:

• 3 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen; do not thaw)
• 4 bananas, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup flax meal

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a 13×9" baking pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and stevia (if using).
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, butter, and vanilla.
4. Combine: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry, mixing until just combined.
5. Add Blueberries: Fold in the blueberries.
6. Layer Bananas: Place sliced bananas at the bottom of your greased pan.
7. Add Batter: Pour the batter over the bananas, spreading evenly.
8. Top with Flax Meal: Sprinkle flax meal across the top.
9. Bake: For 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the oatmeal is set.
10. Cool: Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Enjoy your Blueberry Baked Oatmeal — a perfect dish for breakfast or 'brinner' without any judgment!

I'm keen to hear how this turns out for you, so please share your experiences!