Blueberry Baked Oats (Printer-friendly)

A comforting baked oats dish filled with juicy blueberries and warm spices for breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - Pinch of salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 large egg
06 - 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
07 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
08 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

10 - 2/3 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
11 - 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips (optional)
12 - 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease two small ramekins or an 8x8-inch baking dish.
02 - In a blender, pulse the rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until the oats form a coarse flour.
03 - Add the egg, milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
04 - Fold in the blueberries along with chocolate chips or chopped nuts if using, mixing gently by hand.
05 - Pour the batter evenly into the prepared ramekins or baking dish.
06 - Optionally, top with additional blueberries or nuts for extra texture.
07 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the center is set and the surface is golden brown.
08 - Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm for optimal texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent enough for dessert but wholesome enough for guilt-free mornings.
  • The whole thing comes together in one blender, which means minimal cleanup.
  • It's naturally forgiving—you can meal prep it days ahead and still wake up to something warm and satisfying.
02 -
  • Don't skip blending the dry oats—using them whole defeats the entire purpose and you'll end up with chunky oatmeal instead of cake.
  • Frozen blueberries actually work better than fresh because they release their juice during baking, creating small pockets of berry flavor throughout.
  • The batter will seem thinner than you'd expect, but trust it—the oats absorb liquid as it bakes and everything sets perfectly.
03 -
  • Use frozen blueberries straight from the freezer—they thaw in the oven and burst throughout the cake, creating little juice pockets.
  • Greek yogurt is the secret ingredient that keeps the center impossibly moist while the edges develop slight crispness.
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