Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
This healthy lemon blueberry baked oatmeal is bursting with fresh lemon flavor and juicy berries. Using simple ingredients this is a quick breakfast to prepare for meal prep for a busy week.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- ½ cup apple sauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup blueberries
Blueberry Syrup
- ½ cup blueberries
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a 9x6 or 8x8 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl mix the maple syrup, coconut oil, applesauce, egg, almond milk, lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Add the oats, salt and baking powder to the wet ingredients. Stir the blueberries into the oat mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Place in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Test with a toothpick in the center. Baked oatmeal is finished cooking when the oats have absorbed the liquid and mixture is firm when inserted with a toothpick. Baked oatmeal will be golden brown on top.
Blueberry Syrup
- Add blueberries and maple syrup to a small saucepan over medium heat. As the blueberries begin to simmer and burst, use a fork to smash the blueberries.
- Mix cold water and cornstarch in a small bowl, making sure cornstarch is completely dissolved.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the blueberries. This will thicken the sauce.
- Add the sauce to the lemon blueberry baked oatmeal.
Notes
Make Ahead:
Baked oatmeal is the perfect make ahead breakfast. Make a double batch in a 13x9 inch casserole dish and store in the refrigerator for leftovers for the week.
This oatmeal casserole can also be made ahead and frozen for 1-3 months. Allow the baked oatmeal to cool completely at room temperature. Then wrap in a layer of plastic wrap and an extra layer of aluminum foil. If you prefer individual portions, you can cut the baked oatmeal into pieces and wrap separately for a quick grab and go breakfast.