Description
This Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal is a delightful and wholesome breakfast option that combines the freshness of lemon and blueberries with the heartiness of oats. Perfect for a cozy morning meal or a weekend brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 1/2 cups milk of choice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
Add-ins:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine applesauce, maple syrup or honey, eggs, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil or butter.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in oats, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold in blueberries.
- Bake: Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool and serve: Let it cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use frozen blueberries without thawing them.
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based milk and coconut oil.
- Enhance texture with chopped nuts or shredded coconut.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
