Description
Hearty blueberry oatmeal brings warmth to breakfast tables with its comforting blend of sweet berries and wholesome grains. Fresh ingredients and simple preparation make this dish a delightful morning treat you’ll savor down to the last delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (355 ml) milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (59 ml) melted butter or coconut oil
Fruit and Nuts:
- 1 ½ cups (355 ml) fresh or frozen blueberries
- ½ cup (118 ml) chopped nuts (optional, like pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 375F (190C) and thoroughly coating an 8×8-inch baking vessel with a light grease layer.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly integrate the dry components: rolled oats, leavening agent, ground cinnamon, and mineral salt.
- Create a separate mixture by vigorously blending liquid elements: dairy milk, farm-fresh eggs, amber maple nectar, aromatic vanilla extract, and gently melted butter until smooth and uniform.
- Delicately merge the liquid concoction with the dry ingredients, stirring minimally to maintain a rustic, slightly lumpy texture without overmixing.
- Gently incorporate plump, ripe blueberries and optional chopped nutmeats, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture with a soft folding technique.
- Transfer the entire preparation into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even surface and consistent depth for optimal cooking.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35-40 minutes, monitoring until the surface achieves a rich golden-brown coloration and the center sets firmly.
- Remove from the oven and allow the dish to rest and slightly cool for several minutes, enabling the ingredients to settle and become more cohesive.
- Slice into generous portions and serve while still warm, accompanied by optional embellishments such as additional maple syrup, creamy yogurt, or cool milk.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting maple syrup or substituting with honey, agave, or brown sugar for different flavor profiles.
- Swap fresh blueberries with frozen ones directly, but avoid thawing to prevent color bleeding and maintain texture integrity.
- Create a gluten-free version by using certified gluten-free oats and ensuring all ingredients meet dietary restrictions.
- Prep this dish ahead by assembling the night before, refrigerating overnight, and baking fresh in the morning for a convenient breakfast option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg