Healthy Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
Layered with shredded coconut, sliced almonds and plenty of sweet blueberries, this healthy Blueberry Baked Oatmeal is soft and custard-like. It's gluten-free, dairy-free, and naturally sweetened.
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3 Tbs ground flax seed
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, divided
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, divided (option to use coconut chips on top)
- 2 cups oat milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla or almond extract
- 1/2 tsp coconut extract
- 2 small bananas, peeled and sliced into discs
- 1.5 - 2 cups blueberries (1.5 cups frozen wild blueberries or 2 cups regular blueberries)
- 2 Tbs brown sugar, to top (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8 x 11 inch baking dish.
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In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, 1/4 cup shredded coconut, 1/4 cup almonds, ground flax seed, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
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In another bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, oat milk, and extracts.
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Lay banana slices over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Then sprinkle half of the blueberries over the bottom of the baking dish.
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Cover the fruit evenly with the dry oat mixture. Slowly drizzle the milk mixture over the oats.
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Top with remaining blueberries, shredded coconut or coconut chips, and sliced almonds. Finish with a sprinkle of brown sugar (optional).
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Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until top starts to turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.