Description
This Amish-Style Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries is a comforting, wholesome breakfast dish featuring rolled oats baked to perfection with a hint of cinnamon, sweetened with maple syrup and brown sugar, and studded with fresh or frozen blueberries. Easy to prepare and perfect for a hearty morning meal or brunch.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1¼ cups milk (any kind)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
Dry Ingredients
- 2½ cups rolled oats or old-fashioned oats (not instant)
- 3 tbsp brown sugar (light or dark)
- ½ tbsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp Kosher or fine sea salt
Fruit
- 1¼ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch by 9-inch baking pan with butter to prevent sticking.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, lightly whisk together the milk and eggs until fully combined.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: To the wet mixture, add the rolled oats, vanilla extract, maple syrup, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter. Whisk until the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Incorporate Blueberries: Gently fold in the blueberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the oatmeal mixture.
- Transfer to Pan: Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes or until the top is set, golden brown, and the oatmeal is cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the baked oatmeal to cool slightly before slicing into 9 servings. Serve warm, optionally topped with additional milk or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
- You can use any kind of milk you prefer, including dairy or plant-based varieties.
- Frozen blueberries can be used without thawing; just fold them in gently to prevent color bleeding.
- For added texture and nutrition, consider stirring in nuts or seeds before baking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for a quick breakfast.
- This dish freezes well; portion and freeze for easy future meals.
