Description

This Baked Blueberry Oatmeal recipe is a comforting and wholesome breakfast dish featuring creamy rolled oats, sweet blueberries, and crunchy pecans. Slowly cooked on the stovetop and then baked until set, it’s perfect for meal prepping or serving a crowd with its delightful texture and warm flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

Oatmeal Mixture

3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
6 cups milk
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 tsp salt
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups frozen blueberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans

For Serving

Milk (to serve)
Brown sugar (to serve)
Powdered sugar (to serve)

Instructions

Prepare the oatmeal mixture: In a large saucepan, combine the rolled oats, milk, brown sugar, salt, and beaten eggs. Stir everything together thoroughly to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Cook the oatmeal: Place the saucepan over medium heat and simmer the mixture, stirring regularly to prevent the oats from sticking to the bottom. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens significantly, about 15-20 minutes.
Preheat and prepare baking dish: While the oatmeal thickens, grease a 9×13 inch baking pan generously to ensure the baked oatmeal doesn’t stick. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to get it ready for baking.
Add blueberries and pecans: Once the oatmeal mixture has thickened, gently fold in the frozen blueberries and chopped pecans, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
Bake the oatmeal: Pour the combined oatmeal, blueberries, and pecans mixture into the prepared baking pan. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the oatmeal is fully set and cooked through, forming a firm and sliceable texture.
Serve: Spoon portions of the baked blueberry oatmeal into bowls. Add a splash of warm milk and sprinkle additional brown sugar and powdered sugar over each serving for extra sweetness and a decorative touch. Enjoy warm.

Notes

Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture; quick oats will result in a mushier bake.
Frozen blueberries can be used directly without thawing to prevent the oatmeal from becoming too watery.
You can substitute the milk with any plant-based milk for a dairy-free version.
For added flavor, consider sprinkling cinnamon or nutmeg into the oatmeal mixture before cooking.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: baked oatmeal, blueberry oatmeal, healthy breakfast, baked oats, pecan oatmeal, easy breakfast, make-ahead oatmeal