Description
A wholesome and delicious Blueberry Baked Oatmeal recipe featuring gluten-free rolled oats, wild blueberries, and a creamy texture from cottage cheese. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast that is naturally sweetened with maple syrup and infused with cinnamon and vanilla.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats gluten-free if desired
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Fruit
- 2 cups frozen wild blueberries
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk any milk works
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup maple syrup honey is a good substitute
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9×13-inch or similar sized baking dish with nonstick spray. Use a smaller dish if you prefer a thicker baked oatmeal.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Then toss in the frozen wild blueberries, ensuring they are coated with the oat mixture to prevent sinking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Stir in the almond milk, lightly beaten eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cottage cheese into the dry mixture until well combined.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for another 20 minutes until the oatmeal is set and lightly browned on top.
- Serve: Serve warm with fresh blueberries and a splash of milk if desired. Optionally add a packet or two of stevia for extra sweetness.
Notes
- Wild blueberries are small and packed with flavor; if using regular frozen or fresh blueberries, reduce the quantity to 1½ cups.
- Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute for cottage cheese to maintain creaminess.
- A baking dish approximately 8×11 inches was used, but a 9×13-inch dish or similarly sized dish works well depending on desired thickness.
- This recipe can be sweetened further with stevia according to personal preference.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure using certified gluten-free oats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
