Home » Blog » Recipes » BreakfastMarch 11, 2021 (updated August 10, 2021)

Blueberry Baked Oatmeal

This nutritious Blueberry Baked Oatmeal is the perfect balanced breakfast to kick-start your day! It also makes a great meal prep breakfast option to save you time on busy mornings. Packed with filling fiber, protein to sustain you and most importantly a TON of flavor, this is satisfaction at it’s finest. Vegan modifications provided!

Does it ever feel like no matter what time you wake up, time is always short in the morning?! I swear time works differently in the early hours of the day. Haha. Having a delicious, healthy make ahead breakfast like this blueberry baked oatmeal ready to go is a game changer!

Not only does it ensure everyone is fed and set up for the day, but the flavors in this one are crave-worthy! It’s like muffin meets cake with all the benefits of a nourishing bowl of oatmeal (as a dietitian, I love a good everyday superfood and oats are definitely one of them!)

So if you’re looking to save a bit of time and stress on busy mornings, this recipe is for you! Having healthy meal prep recipe ideas helps make mornings much easier and more calm. For more Healthy Meal Prep Recipe ideas click here!

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Blueberry baked oatmeal served onto two pink plates topped with Greek Yogurt. Ingredients include: oats, banana, blueberries, cinnamon, maple syrup.

What Ingredients Do You Need for Baked Oatmeal?

Bananas
Eggs
Butter
Milk of choice
Maple syrup
Quick oats
Cinnamon
Salt
Baking powder
Blueberries

Can You Make Baked Oatmeal without Eggs or Completely Vegan?

Yes! Absolutely. Here’s how:

Eggs: swap for a flax or chia egg
Butter: swap for coconut oil
Milk: use your favorite plant based milk

Other Recipe Ingredient Substitutions You Can Make

In addition to the swaps mentioned above to make the recipe vegan, here are some other ingredient swaps you can make to work with what you’ve got on hand or to suit your specific taste or dietary preferences!

Blueberries: swap for equal amount of any fruit of choice. Apples, pears, raspberries, blackberries, or peach would all taste delish in here!
Maple Syrup: can be subbed for honey
Banana: can be subbed for apple sauce or pumpkin puree

Is Oatmeal Healthy?

Oatmeal, made from a base ingredient of oats is one of my favorite nourishing breakfast options!

Oats are whole grains and provide important nutrients like vitamin E, B vitamins, manganese, iron and more!

On top of that oats are a great source of soluble fiber which can help

Balance blood sugars
Reduce cholesterol levels
Regulate hunger cues and cravings

Oatmeal Nutrition

Soluble Fiber

Can help balance blood glucose levels by slowing the absorption of sugar.
Provides volume and takes longer to digest which in turn can help you feel full for longer after eating.

B Vitamins

Helps convert the food we eat into energy.
Helps the body create new blood cells.

Manganese

Helps form bones and connective tissue.
Plays a role in fat and carbohydrate metabolism.

Iron

An important component of haemoglobin, a substance in our red blood cells that helps transport oxygen through the body.
Helps the body convert blood sugar into energy.

Overnight Oatmeal Vs. Baked Oatmeal

While both of these are awesome make ahead options, overnight oatmeal and baked oatmeal are different. Overnight oatmeal is generally eaten cold and involves soaking the oats overnight in your milk of choice.

You can see exactly how it’s done with these Overnight Oats 3 Ways

Baked Oatmeal includes a few more ingredients (like eggs to help bind and baking powder to help it rise) and is…well, baked. Haha.

Both options provide the amazing nutritional benefits of oats while saving you time and stress in the morning!

More Prep Ahead Breakfast Recipes

If you make this Blueberry Baked Oatmeal, be sure to tag me on Instagram @lindsaypleskot so I can see your versions! It makes me so happy to see these recipes come to life in your kitchens! And if you enjoy the recipe, it would make my day if you would leave a comment and/or star rating below— I love hearing your feedback! xo