Blueberry Baked Oats (Print View)

Warm single-serve baked oats with blueberries and maple syrup, ready in 30 minutes for an easy breakfast.

# Components:

→ Base

01 - ½ cup (50 g) rolled oats
02 - ½ cup (120 ml) milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1 small ripe banana, mashed
04 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
05 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - ¼ teaspoon baking powder
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Add-ins

08 - ⅓ cup (50 g) fresh or frozen blueberries

→ Optional Toppings

09 - 1 teaspoon chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
10 - Extra maple syrup, for drizzling

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease a small oven-safe ramekin or baking dish (about 8 oz/240 ml capacity).
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, milk, mashed banana, maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
03 - Fold in most of the blueberries, reserving a few for topping.
04 - Pour the mixture into the prepared ramekin and scatter the reserved blueberries and optional nuts on top.
05 - Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the oats are set and the top is golden.
06 - Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Drizzle with extra maple syrup if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No two bites are ever quite the same once those juicy blueberries start to burst and mingle with maple sweetness.
  • This recipe is truly fuss free—mixed in one bowl and ready for the oven in five minutes flat.
02 -
  • Once I forgot to grease the ramekin, and scraping baked oats from the sides was no fun—never skip this step.
  • Using a really ripe banana completely changes the sweetness and texture for the better.
03 -
  • Layering a few oats on top before baking gives a slightly crisp finish that’s so satisfying.
  • Reserving some blueberries for garnish ensures you get juicy pops of fruit with every bite.
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