Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
Ingredients (Serves 6)
Dry Ingredients:
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Zest of 1 large lemon
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Add-ins:
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
Optional Topping:
2 tablespoons sliced almonds or chopped walnuts
Extra drizzle of honey or maple syrup before serving
Instructions
Preheat oven: 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, yogurt, honey/maple syrup, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
Combine: Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until well combined. Gently fold in blueberries.
Transfer to baking dish: Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle optional nuts on top.
Bake: 35–40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
Cool slightly: Let it cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, optionally with more yogurt or a drizzle of honey.