Clean Blueberry Oatmeal Bake (Printable)

Naturally sweetened baked oatmeal with blueberries and a creamy yogurt swirl, perfect for a healthy start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
08 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

09 - 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
10 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional

→ Greek Yogurt Swirl

11 - 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
12 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
13 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together almond milk, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until evenly mixed.
05 - Fold in blueberries and nuts if using, being careful not to crush the berries.
06 - In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
07 - Pour oatmeal mixture into prepared baking dish. Dollop yogurt mixture on top and gently swirl with a knife or spoon to create a marbled effect.
08 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
09 - Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's genuinely filling: The oats and protein combo keeps you satisfied straight through to lunch without that mid-morning crash.
  • No refined sugar guilt: Just maple syrup and fruit doing their thing, so you feel like you're actually taking care of yourself.
  • Make-ahead magic: Slice it, store it, and you've got grab-and-go breakfasts ready before your coffee even brews.
02 -
  • Temperature matters more than time: Every oven is different, so start checking at 35 minutes rather than waiting the full 40—you want the center set but not dried out.
  • Don't skip the cooling step: I learned this the hard way by diving into a warm slice that fell apart in my hands; patience gives you a proper texture.
03 -
  • Room temperature eggs and milk mix smoother: Take them out of the fridge 15 minutes before you start and your batter will be silkier with no clumps.
  • The swirl doesn't need to be perfect: Imperfect marbling looks more homemade and honestly more appetizing than something too uniform.
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