Looking for a healthy and delicious breakfast option? Try our Blueberry Baked Oatmeal recipe! With mashed ripe bananas, vanilla Greek yogurt, and fresh or frozen blueberries, this baked oatmeal recipe is a sweet and satisfying way to start your day. These blueberry banana baked oatmeal cups are perfect for meal prep so you can have a nutritious breakfast ready for the week ahead. You can also make a few batches to freeze for later on.
I love making our Blueberry Baked Oatmeal for the week! Not only is it a delicious and healthy breakfast option, but it’s also super easy to heat up during busy mornings before school or work.
This blueberry oatmeal has become a staple in my breakfast routine with the perfect balance of sweetness from the mashed bananas and coconut sugar and the juicy burst of blueberries in every bite. And the best part? I can meal prep on Sunday, and if I don’t finish it all, I can freeze the leftovers for another week.
Other favorite baked oatmeal recipes include Apple Baked Oatmeal, Classic Baked Oatmeal, Banana Baked Oatmeal, Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal, Zucchini Baked Oatmeal, and Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal.
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Reasons to love this recipe
- Healthy and delicious: This Blueberry Baked Oatmeal recipe is a nutritious and tasty way to start your day, with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, fresh or frozen blueberries, and mashed ripe bananas.
- Easy to meal prep: With just a little prep work, you can have a big batch of oatmeal ready for the entire week.
- Versatile: This recipe is adaptable to your taste preferences, whether you prefer coconut sugar, brown sugar, or pure maple syrup for sweetness. You can swap out the blueberries for your favorite fruit or add nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
- Freezable: If you don’t finish the entire batch, don’t worry! You can easily freeze the leftovers for another week. Just thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the microwave or oven for a quick and easy breakfast.
How to make Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
This Blueberry Baked Oatmeal recipe is a delicious and healthy breakfast option that you can meal prep for the week. This recipe is easy to make and enjoy with the perfect combination of sweet and wholesome ingredients, like fresh or frozen blueberries, mashed ripe bananas, and rolled oats. Plus, it’s versatile enough to adapt to your taste preferences and can be frozen for later.
The Ingredients
Here’s a list of the ingredients for these delicious blueberry banana baked oatmeal cups.
- Rolled oats: the show’s star, these hearty and nutritious oats provide an excellent base for this recipe. I recommend using rolled oats, also called old-fashioned oats. You can find these in the cereal aisle. Do not use instant oats or steel-cut oats.
- Fresh or frozen blueberries: bursts of juicy and sweet blueberries add a delicious flavor to the oatmeal
- Mashed ripe bananas: provide natural sweetness and help bind the ingredients together
- Coconut sugar (or brown sugar or pure maple syrup): adds a touch of sweetness without being too overwhelming.
- Vanilla Greek yogurt: adds protein, creaminess, and a hint of vanilla flavor to the oatmeal
- Unsweetened coconut milk: a dairy-free alternative to regular milk
- Eggs: help bind the ingredients together and add protein to the recipe
- Coconut oil (not pictured): keeps the baked oatmeal cups moist and delicious.
- Pure vanilla extract and ground cinnamon: adds a warm and cozy flavor to the oatmeal.
- Baking powder: helps the oatmeal rise and become fluffy
- Salt: brings out the flavors of the other ingredients and helps balance the sweetness
- Nuts or seeds (optional): add some crunch and extra nutrients to the oatmeal, if desired
The Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F
- In a medium bowl, whisk the coconut sugar and eggs until smooth.
- Add the mashed bananas, coconut oil, vanilla extract, Greek yogurt, and coconut milk to the sugar mixture and whisk everything together.
- Next, add the dry ingredients: rolled oats, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients.
- Slowly stir everything together until well combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Spoon the batter into a 12-cup muffin pan, using a spoon to flatten the batter down.
- Bake the oatmeal cups in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let the oatmeal cups sit in the pan for about 5 minutes.
- Carefully remove the oatmeal cups from the pan and serve them warm with a drizzle of pure maple syrup.
- Alternatively, you can allow the oatmeal cups to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container in the fridge or wrapping them individually in plastic wrap and storing them in a freezer-safe bag or container to freeze.
Supplies
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- 12-cup muffin pan
- cooking spray
Cooking tips
- If you don’t have a muffin pan, use an 8 or 9-inch baking pan or double the recipe and use a 9×13 casserole dish instead. Bake the oatmeal in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 25-30 minutes, but keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn’t overcook.
- Use spotty ripe bananas when making the oatmeal cups. They’re easier to mash and add natural sweetness to the recipe.
- If you’re using frozen blueberries, don’t thaw them beforehand. Fold them into the oatmeal mixture right before baking.
- You can use any milk you prefer, such as almond or dairy milk, instead of coconut milk.
- If you notice that the oatmeal is browning too quickly in the oven, you can cover the dish with foil halfway through baking to prevent it from getting too dark on top.
- Allow the oatmeal cups to cool for a few minutes before serving to allow them to set and make them easier to cut into portions.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve warm with a drizzle of pure maple syrup, a dollop of Greek yogurt, and a handful of fresh blueberries on top.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts, like almonds or pecans, for extra crunch and flavor.
- Enjoy a slice with a cup of coffee or tea for a cozy and comforting breakfast.
- Serve alongside some scrambled eggs or turkey bacon.
- For a special occasion or brunch, serve with whipped cream and fresh berries for a beautiful and delicious presentation.
Substitutions & Variations
- Instead of using coconut sugar, you can use brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup for sweetness.
- Instead of coconut oil, you can use melted unsalted butter or vegetable oil.
- If you don’t have any ripe bananas on hand, you can substitute them with unsweetened applesauce or pumpkin puree.
- For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free oats.
- If you’re not a fan of coconut milk, you can use any other type of milk you prefer, such as almond or dairy.
- Instead of vanilla Greek yogurt, you can use plain Greek yogurt or any non-dairy yogurt for a vegan version.
- Instead of blueberries, you can use any other type of berry, such as raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries.
- If you want to make this recipe even more nutritious, consider adding some chia seeds, flax seeds, or hemp hearts to the oatmeal mixture before baking.
- To make the oatmeal vegan, simply replace the eggs with flax eggs (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water per egg) and use non-dairy yogurt.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice or lemon zest for a citrus twist.
- Add some chopped nuts, like almonds, walnuts, or pecans, for extra crunch and flavor.
- Add a scoop of protein powder or collagen peptides to the mixture before baking for an extra protein boost.
- Add peanut butter or almond butter for extra protein and fiber.
- Add a teaspoon of ground ginger or nutmeg for some warmth and spice.
- Add dark chocolate chips to the oatmeal mixture before baking to make it more decadent.
Make-ahead and Storage Tips
These Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal Cups are one of our favorite meal prep breakfast recipes. You’ll always find a batch in our fridge or freezer!
For the week: Make a double batch of the oatmeal to have breakfast ready for the entire week. Divide the baked oatmeal into portions, let them cool to room temperature, and then store them in airtight containers in the fridge.
For the freezer: You can freeze any leftover baked oatmeal for longer storage. Allow the oatmeal to cool completely before wrapping each portion tightly in plastic wrap, then store them in a freezer-safe container or bag. The oatmeal can be frozen for up to 3 months.
To reheat: When you’re ready to eat, remove a portion from the fridge or freezer and reheat in the microwave or oven until warm.
To reheat in the microwave, place the portion on a microwave-safe plate and heat on high for 1-2 minutes or until heated.
To reheat in the oven, preheat the oven to 350°F and place the portion in an oven-safe dish. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
Other Healthy Oatmeal Recipes
- Vanilla Overnight Oats
- Blueberry Overnight Oats
- Steel Cut Oats Recipe
- Raspberry Overnight Oats
- Weight Loss Overnight Oats
- Slow Cooker Apple Oatmeal
See all of my healthy oatmeal recipes.
Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
Equipment
- Medium mixing bowl
- 1 12-cup muffin pan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar you can also use brown sugar or pure maple syrup.
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2 bananas
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup vanilla greek yogurt
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 3 cups rolled oats (also called old-fashied oats) do not use instant or steel cut oats.
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- In a large bowl whisk together coconut sugar and eggs.
- Into the sugar mixture whisk in the coconut oil, mashed bananas, pure vanilla extract, greek yogurt, and coconut milk.
- Place on top of the wet ingredients the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Slowly stir the ingredients together until combined.
- Slowly stir in the blueberries.
- Spray pan with cooking spray and then divide the batter among a 12-cup muffin pan. Flatten batter down with a spoon. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the oatmeal cups sit for about 5 minutes in the pan.
- Remove from the pan and serve warm with a little pure maple syrup or let the oatmeal cups cool completely and then store in a container in the refrigerator or freeze in a plastic bag.
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FAQs
Baked oats can be a healthy breakfast option, depending on the recipe and ingredients used. This Blueberry Baked Oatmeal recipe uses wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, bananas, blueberries, and coconut milk, making it a nutritious and filling meal.
Yes, blueberries are a great addition to oatmeal. They’re packed with antioxidants, fiber, and vitamin C, making them a healthy and flavorful ingredient to incorporate into your breakfast routine.
Oatmeal with blueberries and banana can be a healthy breakfast option. Oatmeal is a great source of fiber and complex carbs, while blueberries and bananas provide essential vitamins and antioxidants. This Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal recipe is a delicious way to enjoy a nutritious breakfast.
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Cindy Andrews says
I absolutely love, love, love this recipe. I simply put everything in my upright mixer and in 10 minutes, these are ready to hit the oven. I love the fact that when my kids were in school I could literally make these while they were getting ready. They are the perfect on the go breakfast and not to mention…healthy and taste amazing!!!
Tammy Kresge says
I’m so happy your kiddos love these, so do mine!
HappySkinny says
OMG, they look amazing! I’ll definitely have to try your recipe. I love sweet but healthy treats and are always on the lookout for sugar friendly, easy to make things. Thanks for sharing, Kris
Katie says
Could you use steel cut oats?
Rebecca says
Fantastic recipe. I have made these 3 times now. Even the members of my family who “don’t like oatmeal” L O V E these muffins. Thanks for an awesome recipe!
Tammy Kresge says
You’re very welcome!
Vanessa says
Thanks for sharing! What a great breakfast meal prep for the whole family!
Suzanne says
This looks so good! Have you tried it with different kinds of berries?
Tammy Kresge says
Yes you can make this with any berry you have on hand. I typically have a bag of frozen organic berries on hand so I use that often.
Kara says
Can I substitute something like applesauce, mayo or sour cream for the yogurt. My family doesn’t like yogurt so we don’t typically buy it or have any on hand.
Tammy Kresge says
You can leave the yogurt out if you like. I’ve made them without yogurt a few times and they were fine.
Kayla says
Can I use instant oats instead of rolled?
Tammy Kresge says
I haven’t made this recipe with instant oats. Instant oats are more processed and cook much faster so I imagine the end result will be different. But I’m not sure. If you try it out let me know what you think.
Barb says
This is a great recipe! I used regular milk and frozen berries. They keep well in the freezer for a “one -A-day” in work lunches. No more buying “healthy” muffins from Costco!
Tammy Kresge says
Awesome! So glad you enjoyed these!
Kate says
What is the texture like? I know this is a weird question… but I made a different version of this previously and it they came out kind of mushy.
Stephanie says
Super moist! My twin teens loved them! I used frozen raspberries instead of blueberries.
Tammy Kresge says
Raspberries sounds delicious! I’ll have to try that.
Karen F FitzGerald says
I made them last night these were so yummy. Thanks for the recipe,
April says
Could applesauce replace the yogurt? My son is dairy and gluten free. Thanks.
Janet M says
What would you replace the brown sugar with? Maple syrup? is it equal quantities still?
Tammy Kresge says
Yes that would work. I would use 1/4 – 1/3 cup.
Ronda says
I made these yesterday and I used unsweetened Almond milk instead of coconut milk and they were delicious. I have one as a pre-workout snack. That is enough to get me going until I can have my actual breakfast.
Dana Belcher says
Is the coconut milk the kind in a can or the kind people use in place of regular cow’s milk? My store had canned coconut milk, coconut milk in a box (thin) and cream of coconut (for desserts and cocktails).
Tammy Kresge says
I use the coconut milk by the dairy milk. However, the boxed coconut milk is the same thing and would work fine.
Dana Belcher says
The consistency was odd, almost spongy. The taste was good but my family can’t get past the texture. Any thoughts on what I did wrong? I don’t think I overmixed it. I know not to do that with muffins.
Ann says
Could this be done in a bundt pan and if so what would the measurement be ?
Tammy Kresge says
I’m not sure I never made it in a bundt pan.
Jean says
Does it have to be Greek yogurt? I only have regular plain? Not a big fan of Greek yogurt and don’t normally buy it. Thanks
Tammy Kresge says
You can use regular plain yogurt too.
Mary F says
Hello, this looks lovely! If only frozen blueberries are available, could they still be used? Would you recommend any changes for using frozen blueberries? Thank you so much!
Tammy Kresge says
you can certainly use frozen blueberries.
carol cook says
You must be psychic- or have an ‘underlying’ Maine gene somewhere in your history!! I’ve got all the ingredients, and was ‘angsting’ over making banana coconut bread. With temps living @ nearly 100, and no rain in sight, the idea of bread was screaming ‘heavy’ to me. So your timing is most fortuitous, and these can be baked off early in the am when it’s a bit cooler. THANKS a million!!