Easy Banana Blueberry Baked Oatmeal

Name: Easy Banana Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 2 cups old fashioned oats; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 cup blueberries; ¼ cup sliced almonds; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 ½ cups milk; ½ cup mashed ripe banana (about 1-2 bananas); 2 ½ tablespoons melted butter; 1 egg (lightly beaten)

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If you are tired of the same old breakfast routine, then you should try this Easy Banana Blueberry Baked Oatmeal! Bursting with plump fresh blueberries and ripe bananas, this breakfast dish is perfect for meal prep or a lazy weekend morning. Plus, it's topped with crunchy sliced almonds for a satisfying texture. This is a delicous way to start your morning!

A slice of baked oatmeal on a white plate topped with blueberries and almonds.

This easy breakfast recipe is a great option for meal prep, especially if you're busy and need a quick breakfast in the morning. The juicy blueberries and ripe bananas in this dish add a natural sweetness that make it a hit with both adults and children. The crunchy sliced almonds mixed in and sprinkled on top give it a delightful texture that will leave you wanting more!

If are looking for more blueberry recipes try my: Homemade Lemon Waffles with Blueberry Maple Syrup, Oatmeal Blueberry Banana Muffins or Blueberry Lemon Squares.

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Why You Will Love This Recipe
Ingredients Needed
Step by Step Instructions
Expert Tips
FAQ
Storing and Freezing
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Why You Will Love This Recipe

Perfect for meal prep. This is a great recipe to prepare at the beginning of the week with minimal effort and enjoy it all week long! You will be happy to have this ready to go on busy mornings when the time is tight!
Versatile. You can customize this by swapping out the fruit and/or omitting the almonds. You can choose to prepare this ahead of time or make it fresh to serve for brunch. The toppings for this can also be adjusted to suit your tastes. Top with fresh fruit and extra almonds and drizzle with a bit of heavy cream or maple syrup. The possibilities are endless!
Delicious. You are going to love how the sliced almonds in this baked oatmeal add a delicious crunch that complements the soft and tender oats perfectly. Combine that with the plump blueberries and ripe bananas for a deliciously satisfying flavor that will leave you feeling full and energized for the day ahead.

Banana blueberry baked oats in white baking dish with slices removed.

Ingredients Needed

Here are notes about some of the ingredients needed for this baked oats recipe. All ingredients can be found at your local grocery store or at an online retailer, like Amazon.

Oatmeal: Old fashioned oats will be best. You could use quick oats, but the texture won't be as chewy. Steel-cut oats or instant oats would not work.
Blueberries
Brown sugar: Light or dark brown sugar would work.
Almonds: I prefer to toast the almonds because I think the flavor of toasted nuts is so good. You could use raw if you prefer. The recipe uses sliced almonds, but slivered or chopped work great too.
Baking powder
Milk: Use your preferred milk variety for this. Almond milk, soy milk or any non-dairy milk substitute will work.
Banana: Use ½ cup ripe mashed bananas which is about 1-2 banans.
Butter: You will use melted butter.
Egg

Ingredients for banana blueberry baked oats.

Step by Step Instructions

Here is how to make this great breakfast. For the full ingredient list and instructions, see the recipe card below. You will need an 8x8-inch square baking dish or something that is a similar size.

STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F and coat an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

STEP 2: In a medium bowl, combine the oatmeal, blueberries, brown sugar, almonds, and baking powder. Stir well to combine.

Banana blueberry baked oats preparation.

STEP 3: In a separate medium sized bowl, combine the milk, mashed banana, butter, and egg. Stir well to combine.

STEP 4: Add the milk mixture to the oatmeal mixture and stir well to combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

STEP 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until the edges are staring to turn golden brown.

Banana blueberry baked oats after baking.

STEP 6: Serve with additional almonds, sliced bananas, extra blueberries, a drizzle of maple syrup or heavy cream and a sprinkle of brown sugar, if desired.

Banana blueberry baked oats in white baking dish with a slice removed.

Expert Tips

Here are some tips for how to make this easy recipe:

Plan ahead. This does take a bit of time to cook in the oven, so be sure to give yourself enough time! Pop it in the oven right when you get up and allow it to bake while you get ready for the day!
Drizzle with either heavy whipping cream or maple syrup. Both are delicious choices!
Swap out the blueberries for chocolate chips for an extra special treat!

FAQ

Can I use frozen blueberries?

Sure. Frozen blueberries would work if you are making this outside of blueberry season.

Should I serve this warm or cold?

I think this is best served warm but it could be served cold or at room temperature too. Leftovers or cooled baked oatmeal can easily be warmed up in the microwave, if desired.

Can I use steel cut oats?

No. This is best made with old fashioned rolled oats. Steel cut oats take quite a bit more time to cook so will not provide the same texture.

Storing and Freezing

Store leftover baked blueberry oatmeal in the refrigerator covered tightly with plastic wrap for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave until heated through.

Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave until heated through.

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