Baked Oatmeal

This baked oatmeal recipe is the best way to start the day! It's easy, healthy, and delicious. Serve it for brunch, or make it ahead for breakfast all week.

Blueberry baked oatmeal

This baked oatmeal recipe is my favorite breakfast of the moment. I love that it can serve a group for a special breakfast or brunch, but it’s also the kind of thing that you can make on a weekend and reheat on busy mornings throughout the week.

This blueberry baked oatmeal is made with healthy ingredients—think fresh fruit, almond butter, and whole rolled oats—but it tastes like a treat. The top is toasty and nutty, featuring a layer of pecans and coconut flakes that crisp up beautifully in the oven. The middle, on the other hand, stays soft and creamy, filling each bite with an amazing mix of textures. It’s lightly sweet, warmly spiced, and studded with bursty blueberries throughout. Go ahead, get a second slice.

Baked oatmeal recipe ingredients

Baked Oatmeal Recipe Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this healthy baked oatmeal recipe:

  • Oats, of course! Whole rolled oats only, please! Quick oats will give the baked oatmeal a mushy texture, whereas steel-cut oats won’t soften in the baking time. Be sure to use certified gluten-free oats if you need this recipe to be gluten-free.
  • Mashed banana – For sweetness. It also gives this recipe a slight banana bread-y flavor, which I love.
  • Unsweetened almond milk – Or any milk you like! My homemade oat milk would be great here.
  • Almond butter – Many baked oatmeal recipes call for eggs to bind the oat mixture together, but I love to use nut butter instead. It makes this recipe vegan, and it gives the oatmeal a rich, nutty flavor. Plus, it adds protein, fiber, and healthy fats, which make this recipe a satisfying breakfast.
  • Pure maple syrup – It works with the banana to naturally sweeten the oats.
  • Melted coconut oil – For richness. If you’re not vegan, melted butter works too!
  • Baking powder – It helps the oatmeal bake puff up slightly in the oven, so it comes out soft and creamy, but not dense.
  • Cinnamon – For warm depth of flavor.
  • Blueberries – Fresh and frozen are both great.
  • Pecans – For nutty crunch.
  • Coconut flakes – They create the crispy, toasty topping.
  • Brown sugar – It helps the pecan and coconut topping crisp up and caramelize in the oven.
  • And sea salt – To make all the flavors pop!

Find the complete recipe with measurements below.

Pouring almond milk into bowl of wet ingredients

How to Make Baked Oatmeal

Have I mentioned? This healthy baked oatmeal recipe is super easy to make! You don’t need any special equipment, just a mixing bowl and an 8×8-inch baking dish. Here’s how to make it:

First, mix together the wet ingredients. Mash the banana at the bottom of a large mixing bowl. Then, add the almond milk, almond butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil and whisk to combine.

Pouring blueberries into wet ingredients

Next, add the baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk again.

Then, add half the blueberries…

Pouring whole rolled oats into mixing bowl with blueberries and wet ingredients

…the oats…

Using spatula to mix baked oatmeal recipe ingredients in mixing bowl

…and 3/4 cup of the pecans. Use a spatula to stir until the mixture is well-combined.

Using spatula to spread baked oatmeal mixture in baking dish

Transfer the oat mixture to a greased 8×8-inch pan. Use a spatula to spread it in an even layer.

Hand sprinkling topping over baked oatmeal recipe

Then, add the topping. Sprinkle on the remaining blueberries, the remaining pecans, and the brown sugar and coconut flakes.

Finally, bake! Transfer to a 350°F oven and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. The topping should be crisp and the middle should be mostly set.

Let cool for 10 minutes, and then, dig in! Tip: To give this baked oatmeal extra staying power, serve it with a dollop of Greek yogurt or your favorite non-dairy yogurt.

Blueberry baked oatmeal in baking dish

Blueberry Baked Oatmeal Recipe Tips

  • Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving. This baked oatmeal recipe will smell AMAZING when it comes out of the oven, so it might be tempting to dig in right away. However, it’s actually best if you let it cool for 10 minutes before serving. Its sweet, spiced flavor will intensify in those few minutes out of the oven. Its texture gets better too—the topping crisps up and the middle becomes firmer.
  • Customize it. This blueberry baked oatmeal recipe is fantastic as written, but it’s super flexible. Have fun changing it up! Swap a different berry for the blueberries, such as strawberries or blackberries, or skip the berries and add 1/2 cup chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or raisins. Use walnuts instead of pecans, or change up the spices. Nutmeg, cardamom, and ginger would all be delicious here.
  • Meal prep it. This healthy baked oatmeal recipe is perfect for a weekend brunch, but it’s also a great breakfast to meal prep for the week. Bake it off on a Sunday, and store slices in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Just pop them in the microwave to reheat. They’ll make you excited to get out of bed on busy mornings!

Baked oatmeal recipe

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Baked Oatmeal

rate this recipe:
4.98 from 192 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Serves 4 to 6
This blueberry baked oatmeal recipe is a healthy, delicious breakfast or brunch! I love how the toasty, nutty topping contrasts with the soft and creamy middle. Vegan and gluten-free.

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8x8-inch or similar baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, almond milk, almond butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil. Add the baking powder, cinnamon, and salt and whisk again.
  • Fold in the oats, ¾ cup of the pecans, and ½ cup of the blueberries. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth into an even layer.
  • Top with the remaining ½ cup blueberries, the remaining ¼ cup pecans, the brown sugar, and coconut flakes.
  • Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the topping is crisp and the middle is set. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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  1. Jan Tam
    09.28.2023

    5 stars
    This is my first time making a baked oatmeal. It tastes so good and it makes a wholesome breakfast. I love it so much. Thank your for your easy-to-follow recipe. Now I have another delicious way of eating oatmeal. Awesome!

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      09.29.2023

      Hi Jan, I’m so glad you love the recipe!

  2. Sonia Makhijani Shah
    09.28.2023

    Made this for my kids for a healthy breakfast or a mid day snack and it totally hit the spot. I love how clean all the ingredients are! And my kids finally did not complain about something I made.
    I cut the sugar down by a fourth and they didn’t miss the sweetness at all.

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      09.29.2023

      Hi Sonia, I’m so glad everyone loved it!

  3. Kara S.
    09.28.2023

    5 stars
    Made this on rainy day and hit the spot! It was so warm and cozy. I like regular oatmeal as well but this just hits different. I was glad to have breakfast ready for the next few mornings. Can easily switch up the fruit and nuts to whatever you have! Give it a try!

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      09.29.2023

      Hi Kara, I’m so glad you loved it!

  4. Barb Carrier
    09.28.2023

    5 stars
    I just made this and it’s great! So glad my frozen blueberries could work for this recipe. Will definitely make this again and share with friends!

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      09.29.2023

      Hi Barb, I’m so glad you loved it!

  5. Holly Braband
    09.28.2023

    5 stars
    This turned out amazing! I love the different textures and balance of flavors. The only change I made was using a frozen mixed berry blend. This is definitely going to be added to my monthly rotation of recipes.

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      09.29.2023

      Hi Holly, I’m so glad you loved the baked oatmeal!

  6. Angela Gaudet
    09.27.2023

    5 stars
    I love this. My mom & I enjoyed this so much that I’ve made it 3 times this month. It is easy to make and super delicious. Goes great with a dollop of Greek yogurt. Just submitted for the September cooking club.

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      09.29.2023

      Hi Angela, I’m so glad you loved it!

  7. Brenda. Leis
    09.26.2023

    My husband was very happy with this month’s cooking club recipe . He was happy to get fancier oatmeal instead of his usual bowl of plain oatmeal.

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      09.27.2023

      I’m glad he loved it!

  8. Cherri Blair-Drayton
    09.26.2023

    5 stars
    I love this baked oatmeal recipe! All the flavors are great tastes for fall. What a delicious comfort food. I will make this recipe again!

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      09.27.2023

      I’m so glad you loved it!

  9. Hannah
    09.25.2023

    4 stars
    Loved the simplicity of this and fact that I had all the ingredients at home! Was the perfect sweet and healthy enough treat for any time of day. Mine was a bit crumbly so hard to share but I think waiting longer to cut and let some of the moisture settle could have done the trick.

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      09.27.2023

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

  10. Tiffany
    09.25.2023

    5 stars
    This was really nice! A little on the heavy side if you’re used to a lighter breakfast, but it was a fun way to integrate whole grain oats, fruit, and protein into a relatively healthy breakfast. Not sure if it really needs all of the coconut oil and maple syrup? I cut down on the brown sugar, and it still tasted sweet on top.

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      09.27.2023

      I’m glad you enjoyed it!

  11. Stevie Smith
    09.25.2023

    5 stars
    So yummy! Perfect for weekday breakfast and would be great to take camping! Swapped cashew butter for almond butter and worked great.

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      09.27.2023

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

  12. Emily Roethle
    09.24.2023

    5 stars
    This recipe was DELICIOUS! I swapped out pecans for walnuts and it worked wonderfully. My whole kitchen smells amazing.

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      09.27.2023

      I’m so glad it was a hit!

  13. Annika Carnes
    09.24.2023

    5 stars
    This baked oatmeal is the perfect fall breakfast! It is so delicious and easy to make. Plus the kitchen smelled wonderful from the cinnamon when it was baking.

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      09.27.2023

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

  14. Samantha Barnett
    09.24.2023

    5 stars
    One of my fave cooking club recipes of all time! Loved having this on the table for breakfast in the morning!

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      09.27.2023

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

  15. Alison Peterson
    09.24.2023

    5 stars
    Delicious! Loved this for breakfast meal prep!

  16. Susan Collison
    09.24.2023

    5 stars
    Just “YUM”! =)

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      09.27.2023

      Ha, I’m so happy to hear!

  17. Jean Ann Reuter
    09.23.2023

    5 stars
    This was an amazing and delicious recipe. Great to make and heat up through the week

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      09.27.2023

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it1

  18. Janna Pizarchik
    09.23.2023

    5 stars
    I made this recipe to meal prep breakfast for the week and it came out phenomenally well!

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      09.27.2023

      I’m so happy to hear that!

  19. Ann O'Reilly
    09.23.2023

    5 stars
    This recipe made my house smell so good! Loved it!

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      09.27.2023

      Hi Ann, I’m so happy to hear!

  20. Lindsay
    09.23.2023

    Absolutely incredible! I added some hemp seeds on the top like you had us do in another baked oatmeal recipe –
    Perfect recipe to ring in fall! Amazing as always.

    • Lindsay
      09.23.2023

      5 stars
      Meant to add five stars too!

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      09.27.2023

      I’m glad you loved it!

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