Individual Blueberry Baked Oatmeal

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Individual Blueberry Baked Oatmeal

🛒 Ingredients

  • The Dry Base: 2 cups rolled oats, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp salt ➡️

  • The Wet Mix: 2 ripe bananas (mashed), 1 ½ cups milk of choice, 1 large egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract ➡️

  • The Fruit: 2 cups fresh blueberries (divided) ➡️

  • The Sweetener: 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup ➡️

  • Garnish: Fresh mint leaves and a sprinkle of extra oats ➡️

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Prep and Preheat 🌡️ Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease four to six ceramic ramekins or small glass jars with coconut oil or butter ➡️.

  2. Combine Dry Ingredients 🥣 In a medium bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined ➡️.

  3. Mix Wet Ingredients 🥚 In a separate large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Whisk in the milk, egg, honey, and vanilla extract until the mixture is uniform ➡️.

  4. Merge the Batter 🌀 Pour the dry oat mixture into the wet ingredients. Stir gently until all the oats are thoroughly moistened. Fold in half of the blueberries ➡️.

  5. Fill the Ramekins 🥄 Divide the oatmeal mixture evenly among the prepared ramekins. Leave a little space at the top as they will rise slightly while baking ➡️.

  6. Top and Bake 🔥 Press the remaining blueberries into the top of each ramekin for that beautiful “jammy” look seen in your photo. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the tops are golden brown and the centers are set ➡️.

  7. Serve Warm ✨ Let them cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a drizzle of extra honey if desired ➡️.

❓ Common Questions (Q&A)

Q: Can I use frozen blueberries? A: Yes! ❄️ Just don’t thaw them before adding to the batter, or they might turn the entire mixture purple. You may need to add 2–3 minutes to the total bake time.

Q: Is this recipe gluten-free? A: It can be! 🌾 Simply ensure you are using certified gluten-free rolled oats.

Q: Can I prepare these the night before? A: Absolutely. ⏲️ You can assemble the ramekins and keep them covered in the fridge overnight. Bake them fresh in the morning for an easy, warm breakfast.

Q: How do I store leftovers? A: These stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. They reheat beautifully in the microwave for about 45 seconds 🧊.

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