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Easy Zesty Blueberry Baked Oatmeal

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A quick and healthy baked oatmeal recipe featuring zesty lemon and fresh blueberries, perfect for a wholesome breakfast with a cozy texture that can be sliced and eaten on the go.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (180 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Zest from 1 medium lemon
  • 2 cups (480 ml) milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (225 g) fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, salt, and lemon zest. Whisk together until evenly distributed.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs with milk, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and melted butter or coconut oil until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Carefully fold in the blueberries, keeping them whole to maintain juicy bursts.
  6. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
  8. Let the baked oatmeal cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

Notes

Use fresh lemon zest for best flavor. Gently fold blueberries to keep them whole. Room temperature eggs and milk help avoid curdling. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly. Can prepare batter the night before and bake in the morning. Frozen blueberries should be thawed and drained to prevent watery batter.

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