This easy baked oatmeal is so delicious, with fresh, juicy blueberries and a delightfully creamy texture. Just 6 simple, healthy ingredients, mixed together to create a perfect family breakfast, brunch, snack, or even dessert.
This baked oatmeal recipe is vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, oil-free, refined sugar-free, and can be made nut-free.
It has become a favorite in our family and I end up making it over and over again. We even eat it straight from the baking pan, no serving necessary.
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Simple Whole Food Ingredients
This vegan baked oatmeal with blueberries is healthy and simple. It uses only whole food ingredients and contains no oil or refined sugar. Instead, it is naturally sweetened with fruit. You will need only 6 pantry ingredients. Here they are:
- rolled oats – this recipe works best with rolled oats, use gluten-free certified if necessary
- plant-based milk – I used soy milk but any dairy-free milk works
- banana – you will need one large ripe banana
- cacao powder – I used raw cacao powder, it adds a great chocolate aroma
- dates – I used regular dates, they are rich in fiber and minerals and sweeten the meal naturally without using processed sweetener
- blueberries – I used frozen blueberries, fresh ones are also fine or use any other kind of fruit you have on hand
For the full ingredients list, measurements, and instructions, please find the recipe card below.
Is This Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries Healthy
This is not only delicious baked oatmeal but it is also nourishing to your body thanks to the ingredients I used in this recipe. It’s completely oil-free to keep you trim and healthy.
You get a healthy serving of whole grains at the start of your day. Rolled oats are abundant in soluble fiber essential for the proper function of your digestive system. They also help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
This baked oatmeal is naturally sweetened with dates instead of other processed sweeteners. The sugars in dates are bound to their fiber which is beneficial to blood sugar control. It takes longer to digest and prevents blood sugar spikes after eating.
Raw cacao powder is a nutrient-dense food. It’s loaded with antioxidants and important minerals such as iron, magnesium, zinc.
And the addition of blueberries to the nutrition profile of this baked oatmeal sends it to an even higher level. Not only in regard of taste, which is obvious, but also adds tons of nutritional value to it.
Berries are known as superfood as they are low in calories and high in nutrients. They are loaded with antioxidants, vitamin C and K and reduce DNA damage linked to cancer formation and aging.
Useful Recipe Notes
- If you are gluten-free, use gluten-free certified oats.
- Any dairy-free milk is fine, e.g. soy, oat, almond, cashew, etc. I usually use whatever I have on hand.
- I used frozen blueberries. You don’t need to thaw them. If you have fresh ones they are also fine. You can use other fruits as well.
- You can sprinkle chopped walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, cashews on top. For a nut-free version use pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, or any other seeds of choice.
- You can add dairy-free chocolate chips before baking for an intense chocolate flavor.
This Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries is
- vegan (plant-based)
- dairy-free
- gluten-free
- oil-free
- whole food
- naturally sweetened
- easy and delicious
- ready in 30 mins
- super simple
- perfect for breakfast, brunch, snack, or dessert
How to Store
This baked oatmeal with blueberries can be enjoyed right away. It is equally delicious warm or cold. We often eat it as an afternoon snack or dessert and it doesn’t change its flavor.
You can store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
More healthy recipes with oats
- Healthy Chocolate Overnight Oats
- Homemade Vegan Apple Pie
- Quick and Easy Energy Breakfast
- No Bake Chocolate Pudding Pie
- Healthy Purple Oatmeal Recipe
- Easy Vegan Nuggets
- Tasty Oat Meatballs Soup
If you try this Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries please let me know! Feel free to leave a comment and ★★★★★ star rating below. If you take a photo and share it on Instagram, please tag me with @wellnessdove and use #wellnessdove as I would love to see your remakes!
Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries
Ingredients
- 1¼ cup (120 g) rolled oats
- 2 cups unsweetened plant-based milk, (soy, oat, almond, cashew)
- 1 large (140 g) banana
- ½ cup (80 g) regular pitted dates
- 2 tbsp raw cacao powder
- 1 cup (115 g) frozen blueberries
- 1 handful nuts or seeds, chopped, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Put the plant-based milk, banana, dates, and cacao powder in a blender for several minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Meanwhile, place the oats in a square baking dish (mine measures 20 x 20 cm (8" x 8").
- Pour the blended mixture over the oats and stir with a spoon to combine well.
- After that, spread the blueberries on top and sprinkle with some chopped nuts/seeds.
- Bake for 25 mins. Let it cool and set for at least 15 mins in the pan. Serve right away or store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Any dairy-free milk is fine, e.g. soy, oat, almond, cashew, etc. I usually use whatever I have on hand.
- I used frozen blueberries. You don't need to thaw them. If you have fresh ones they are also fine.
- You can sprinkle chopped walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, cashews on top. For a nut-free version use pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, or any other seeds of choice.
- You can add dairy-free chocolate chips before baking for more chocolate flavor.
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Can you taste the banana in this?
If so, could I sub applesauce instead??
Hi LouAnn,
no worries, the banana flavor isn’t prominent in this recipe. I suggest you try it the way it is, you can bake a smaller batch if you are worried. However, if you prefer, you can substitute applesauce for the banana. It will provide a slightly different flavor profile but I think it will still work well in the recipe although I haven’t tried it.
This was easy to put together and had a great flavor. Mine was rather mushy, however. I ended up cooking it for an additional 20 minutes to get a more firm texture. It was very flavorful though and I will definitely make this again.
Hi Carla,
thank you for trying out the recipe and sharing your experience! It’s great to hear that you enjoyed the flavor. Adjusting the cooking time to achieve your desired texture sounds like a good idea. Ovens can vary, so it’s always helpful to make tweaks based on personal preference. I’m glad you’ll be making it again!