Blueberry Baked Oatmeal

Recipe from Marquette Food Co-op

A delicious, easy baked oatmeal that will be loved by the whole family. This recipe is flexible, allowing for the substation of ingredients to accommodate dietary restrictions.

Ingredients 

• 2 C oats

• 1 C milk (or milk alternative)

• 2 C fresh blueberries

• 1 banana

• 1 egg (optional – can be omitted if vegan)

• ¼ C melted butter (or coconut oil)

• ¼ C nut butter (peanut or almond – can be omitted if using an egg)

• ¼ C honey (maple syrup can be used as alternative)

• ½ t salt

• 1 t baking powder

• 1 t cinnamon

• 1 t vanilla

• 2 T brown sugar

• Optional: yogurt for topping

Instructions 

Preheat oven to 350F.

Smash banana in large mixing bowl. Mix in milk, butter, nut butter, egg, and honey until well combined. Mix in baking powder, salt, cinnamon and vanilla. Fold in oats and one cup blueberries.

Spread mixture in 8x8 baking dish and sprinkle on a half cup of blueberries and brown sugar.

Bake for 50-60 minutes, until top is crisp and middle is full set (a toothpick should come out clean).

Let cool and serve with yogurt, a spinkle of cinnamon, and more fresh blueberries.