If you're in an early morning eating rut, Breakfast Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries and Bananas will change that boring routine. This healthy baked oats recipe is easy to make ahead and freeze in portions. Just pop in the microwave and and enjoy a nutritious protein oatmeal start to your busy day.
We doubled the recipe and came out with a total of 18 servings. Wouldn't this be just the dish if you were having company for a breakfast or brunch?
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- It tastes delicious and is good for you.
- A real timesaver in the morning when you're in a rush.
- Easy to freeze in portions.
- Ingredients are easy to find and versatile with what you have on hand.
We've conquered our boring rut with this breakfast baked oatmeal recipe. Yessiree!! Monday and Thursday will no longer be oatmeal with nuts topped with protein powder mixed with yogurt. Tuesday and Friday won't be homemade granola topped with protein powder mixed with yogurt. Wednesday and Saturday won't be bagels with peanut butter and honey. Sunday, our special break out of the routine day, will no longer be two fried eggs and toast.
🛒 Ingredients
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Note: The full list of this healthy baked oats recipe ingredients with their amounts and options are listed in the recipe card below.
- Rolled oats -- not instant oatmeal
- Walnut pieces
- Light brown sugar
- Vanilla protein powder
- Baking powder -- we prefer the aluminum-free
- Cinnamon
- Sea salt
- Almond milk
- Eggs
- Coconut oil
- Vanilla extract
- Bananas
- Blueberries
- Coconut
🗒 Instructions
Note: This is an overview of the healthy baked oatmeal instructions. The full instructions are in the recipe card below.
- In a bowl, mix together the oats, half the walnuts, the sugar, the baking powder, cinnamon, protein powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, coconut oil, and vanilla.
- Arrange the bananas in a single layer in the bottom of a prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle ⅔ of the blueberries over the top.
- Cover the fruit with the oat mixture.
- Slowly drizzle the milk mixture over the oats, Gently tap the baking dish several times on the countertop to make sure the milk mixture fills in through the oats.
- Scatter the remaining berries and walnuts over the top. Sprinkle the toasted coconut over the walnuts and berries.
- Bake the berry oats casserole for 35 to 45 minutes in a preheated 375℉ oven until the top is nicely golden and the oat mixture sets.
🔪 Equipment
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You’ll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.
- Mixing bowls
- Casserole baking dish 15 X 10 (we made a large amount to freeze)
- Whisk
- Skillet - for toasting the nuts and coconut
🤔 FAQs
These are the questions we are most frequently asked the Healthy Baked Oatmeal Recipe.
Baked oats are a healthy and nutritious breakfast. Oatmeal is filling and delicious spiced up like a cake or a fruit bread.
Oats is a gluten-free whole grain and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. Studies show that oats and oatmeal have many health benefits including weight loss, lower blood sugar levels and a reduced risk of heart disease.
With baked oatmeal, all you have to do is toss your ingredients in a baking dish and pop it into the oven. In about 30 minutes, you've got a dish of steaming, tender oats that is nutritious and filling.
Instant oats are fast to prepare alone but don't work as well in baking. Their structure doesn't hold up as well in baked goods as regular oats or quick oats.
👩🏻🍳 Tips
- For optimum taste, we always toast our walnuts and coconut before adding them to the rest of the ingredients. In fact, we do this whenever we use nuts or coconut in a recipe.
- Use whatever milk you like. We've made it with regular milk and also cashew. The breakfast baked oats was outstanding without too much of a difference.
- We always have vanilla protein powder on hand so that's what we use. If you have unsweetened protein powder, increase the brown sugar to ⅔ cup.
- A toothpick stuck in the middle of the breakfast baked oatmeal should come out moist but not runny. If the top is browning too quickly, loosely top it with aluminum foil.
📚 Variations
Use whatever berry you like, we've made the baked oats with strawberries and the dish was scrumptious.
🥫 Storage
Cut the breakfast blueberry oatmeal into portions, wrap in plastic wrap and freeze. It will keep in the freezer for months. To serve, remove the plastic wrap and pop in the microwave to thaw and warm.
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🍽 Serve with
The healthy breakfast baked oats is delicious with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla yogurt. If you want it a bit sweeter, pour a bit of maple syrup your breakfast portion.
📞 Chiacchierata (chat)
For more than twenty years, you could have guessed what day of the week it was, just by what we ate for breakfast. How boringly predictable!
Our Healthy Breakfast Oatmeal with Blueberries and Bananas recipe is just the start.
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📝 Recipe Card
Now you'd think since we love to cook, we love to eat, and we love to write about food, that we would have come up with some interesting recipes and variations for breakfast, wouldn't you?
Well , our breakfast baked oatmeal with fruit, coconut and nuts is just the beginning. You're going to love the tase and how nutritious it is.
Next time you find yourself with a carton of plump juicy blueberries, put some aside so you can make our fantastic Lemon Blueberry Bottom Pie with Whipped Cream. So good chilled or frozen!
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📖 Recipe
Breakfast Baked Oatmeal With Blueberries and Bananas
Ingredients
- 4 ½ cups rolled oats not instant
- 1 cup walnut pieces toasted and chopped
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- 4 scoops vanilla protein powder -- ours is lightly sweetened. If you use unsweetened increase the brown sugar to ⅔ cup
- 2 teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Scant 1 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
- 4 cups almond milk
- 2 large eggs
- 5 Tablespoons melted coconut oil and cooled slightly
- 4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 4 ripe bananas cut into ½-inch pieces
- 3 cups blueberries or berries of choice
- ½ cup lightly toasted coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 F with a rack in the top third of the oven. Generously butter the inside of a 15 x 10 baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix together the oats, half the walnuts, the sugar, the baking powder, cinnamon, protein powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, coconut oil, and vanilla.
- Arrange the bananas in a single layer in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle ⅔ of the berries over the top. Cover the fruit with the oat mixture. slowly drizzle the milk mixture over the oats. Gently tap the baking dish several times on the countertop to make sure the milk mixture fills in through the oats. Scatter the remaining berries and remaining walnuts across the top. Sprinkle the toasted coconut over the walnuts and berries.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until the tip is nicely golden and the oat mixture has set. A toothpick stuck in the middle of the dish should come out moist but not runny. If the top is browning too quickly loosely top with aluminum foil.
- Drizzle with some maple syrup if you want it a bit sweeter or sweetened whipped cream. The second time we ate this for breakfast we mixed a scoop of protein powder with ⅓ cup plain yogurt and put it over both our oatmeal bake.
Notes
- We doubled the recipe and froze the extra. If you like you can easily halve the recipe and make this in a 8-in square baking dish.
- For optimum taste, we always toast our walnuts and coconut before adding them to the rest of the ingredients. In fact, we do this whenever we use nuts or coconut in a recipe.
- Use whatever milk you like. We've made it with regular milk and also cashew. The breakfast baked oats was outstanding without too much of a difference.
- We always have vanilla protein powder on hand so that's what we use. If you have unsweetened protein powder, increase the brown sugar to ⅔ cup.
- A toothpick stuck in the middle of the breakfast baked oatmeal should come out moist but not runny. If the top is browning too quickly, loosely top it with aluminum foil.
Nutrition
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The recipe was easy to make in a big casserole dish and prepare the night before.
We are going to make our breakfasts exciting. Our morning meal is going to be as tantalizing as our lunch and dinner. No more "blah". Forget ho hum. No more being able to tell what day of the week it is by our breakfast.
Un caro saluto e alla prossima.
Susie
Hi Marisa.....This recipe looks delicious and a nice change from the same ho hum for breakfast. Also, a quick breakfast to have on hand when rushed to get out the door. Thanks
Denise
My hubby used to eat oatmeal everyday and I honestly got sick of making it everyday. This is the perfect option for me. I can make it once and he could eat it all week. Thanks for sharing!
Veena Azmanov
A happy and delicious breakfast for an amazing day.
Gloria
I will be the first to admit that I am NOT a breakfast person. I KNOW that is a bad thing...and I am trying to change that. I can't function without coffee, but I can go without eating. Having something like this is perfect. I can make it ahead of time, and just warm it up in the morning. This would work for me. It is a great way to start the day for sure.
Marisa Franca
Hi, Gloria!! The breakfast baked oatmeal makes the coffee taste all the better.
Priya Srinivasan
That is one delicious and healthy breakfast ! You have got all the components in there carbs, protein and fruits! This is totally my kind of breakfast, we do sometimes get stuck in a rut! I definitely need to make this!
Marisa Franca
Hi, Priya! I do hope you give it a try.
Heather
Oh my! What a beautiful dish and so hearty and delicious!! This would be perfect for any holiday breakfast/brunch get together or just a regular weekend around the house. I love the combination of both blueberries and bananas.. great recipe!!
Marisa Franca
Hi, Heather! It's also great to cut up and freeze. It still tastes great and you have something great tasting when you don't have the time.
Jodi Danen
We tend to have the same things for breakfast as well. But this baked oatmeal does look like a great reason to try something else!
Marisa Franca
Hi, Jodi! We were so sick of regular oatmeal! This is such a great switch.
Tammy
I love the addition of the protein in there...I'm all protein these days! This is a perfect breakfast to start the day on...it have everything in it and I love that! Looks delicious too <3
Marisa Franca
Hi, Tammy!! Yes, we do like the addition of protein powder. We do the same with our muffins.
Tina
I am so hungry right now just looking at these pictures. I love the blueberry's paired with almond milk, so healthy! This looks like a dish I could cook up for the family and they will fall in love with it! Thank you!
Marisa Franca
My pleasure, Tina. You can substitute other fruit too.
Wanda Lopez
This is brilliant. This is perfect for our weekend family brunch.
Marisa Franca
Thank you, Wanda! It is so easy!!
Kylee from Kylee Cooks
I'm so in love with breakfast dishes that can be made to feed the whole family, or overnight guests. This looks so good Marisa!!
Marisa Franca
Thank you, Kylee. I'm with you -- I really like doing things ahead.
Veena Azmanov
I love oatmeal for breakfast but I usually just make oatmeal porridge. This would be great for the weekend brunch. Love the flavors, but mostly how simple and easy this is to make. Blueberries are my favorite so I'm saving this to try soon.
Marisa Franca
I bet your kids will love it too, Veena!
Claudia Lamascolo
Now this is a great breakfast especially around holiday that I have a house full. I am printing this off to make for all my holiday guests they will surely enjoy this one!
Marisa Franca
Hi, Claudia! It's nice having something made ahead of time, especially when the holidays are so busy.
Arlene Mobley
This is a perfect Sunday morning breakfast for the family!
Marisa Franca
Yes, it certainly is!! Thanks for commenting.
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy
I love breakfast casseroles. I have several on my site too. The perfect way to feed a crowd, but also to have leftovers to warm up easily during the week. I am a blueberry fanatic...so this is right up my alley.
Rachel @ Simple Seasonal
I'd just love to start my day with a piece of this and a fresh cup of coffee. I love the healthier ingredients you used. I guess that means I'm allowed to have 2 pieces 😉
Marisa Franca
Absolutely!! I've taken all bad calories out of the oatmeal 🙂
Katalina @ Peas & Peonies
This blueberry bake sounds amazing, I must make it for a brunch, it looks so good and flavorful!
Marisa Franca
It is delicious and so good for you -- we are off to try a different variation. Can't get into another rut!! 🙂
Neli @ Delicious Meets Healthy
I love breakfast bakes, and this one looks fantastic!! With blueberries and bananas, mmhh, delicious! 🙂
Marisa Franca
I am going to be trying different variations -- this is just like the no-churn ice cream we discovered. I am going wild. Have a nice weekend.
Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours
I love a baked oatmeal for breakfast, I mix mine up the night before and then put it in the oven first thing to cook whilst I have my shower. I've not had it since the end of summer. Thanks for the reminder.
Marisa Franca
Well, I love reminding people 🙂 After all I'm a mom and sometimes known as a nag, but lovingly so.
Claudia | Gourmet Project
you made my sunday! can't wait to try it!
Marisa Franca
Nice part about it is you can do like a recipe for minestrone -- use what's in season and keep the rest the same!! I've got some ideas for variations. Buona fine settimana.
Tina Marie
This sounds and looks amazing. I love the idea of cooking it the night before. Those blueberries are gorgeous.
Marisa Franca
Thank you Tina Marie! We bought 10 pounds of blueberries while they were on sale and then froze them. It's great having some on the off season. Thanks for commenting.
Ali @ Home & Plate
Baked oatmeal is a wonderful idea to get the protein in my boys before school. I love this idea and the bananas and blueberries just make it seem like dessert for breakfast.
Marisa Franca
I wish I would have made this years ago. I have another combination I'm going to try. Thank you for commenting.
Simply Suzannes at Home
Sweet Marisa!
I've been so busy lately that I haven't had much of a chance to visit my favorite blogs . . . and you're one of them! And then I read the sweet (and funny) comment you left on my Oatmeal and Chocolate Chunk Cookie post - and had to come by to see what you've been up to.
For me - I LOVE brunch! I love to eat brunch-inspired foods, and it's also my favorite time of day to entertain!
Casseroles like this one are great for brunch . . . breakfast and dessert, too!
After reading the ingredients . . . I can vouch that it's quite healthy. Protein powder?? That is so unique! It's low in sugar too. And I like that the sweetness comes from the fresh fruits - YAY!! This looks like a dish that I could actually eat. My diet is still incredibly strict!!
We have company coming into town tonight, and they're going to stay with us through the weekend. I think this might make a great dish for Saturday morning. I'm excited to try it!
As always, your visits/comments make my day!!
I hope all is well in your neck of the woods :0)
Sending hugs!
Suzanne
Marisa Franca
Hi Suzanne! I'm sorry to hear your diet is still so strict especially you are such a creative cook and your desserts are out of this world.:-( I wish I would have made this oatmeal a long time ago -- you can pour maple syrup over it in the morning if you like it sweeter. Our whey protein powder is not extremely sweet -- we like it that way, but adding it to the oatmeal ensures getting the extra protein which we like. I am anxious to make your cookies for our grandsons -- will let you know how they turn out. Have a wonderful weekend. Sending big hugs!!
annie@ciaochowbambina
You can bet I'll be running out of bed if I know this is waiting for me at the end of my sprint! Love the combination of flavors here, my friend! Cozy and delicious!
Marisa Franca
Hi Annie!! And you'll be able to run even faster after that kicked up oatmeal hits your tummy!! 🙂
Platter Talk
We have all the ingredients for this delicious looking breakfast bake; our kids will love this one!
Marisa Franca
Thank you for commenting. If your kids likes things a little sweeter just pour on a little pure maple syrup!! YUM!
Kelly Hutchinson
I love to have fruits and oats for breakfast. It is like a super great start to your day.
Marisa Franca
It is almost like cheating a little by eating dessert. It really is a welcome change -- I'm dreaming up some alternatives. I love having it made up in advance because we like to get started right away in the morning. Have a wonderful weekend and thank you for commenting.
Chiara
che deliziosa colazione Marisa !
Marisa Franca
Grazie chiara! Spero che tutto va bene?
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
I get so bored eating the same kind of oatmeal everyday that I love coming across new ideas like this one.
Marisa Franca
We certainly know how you feel. We are going to be very active in finding alternate dishes for our morning meal 🙂
Jovina Coughlin
What a great idea - baked oatmeal. I don't like the regular breakfast oatmeal but this looks delicious Marisa. Definitely something different for breakfast. I look forward to your future breakfast ideas.