How should I store leftovers?

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. May be frozen for up to 2 months.

How do I reheat baked oatmeal?

Individual servings can be reheated in a microwave or toaster oven, and can also be eaten at room temperature or cold, depending on your preference.

What is the main ingredient in lemon blueberry baked oatmeal?

Just like with regular oatmeal, the main ingredient is old-fashioned rolled oats.

What can I substitute for the fresh blueberries?

You can swap out the 1 cup blueberries for wild blueberries , raspberries, chopped apple, pear, blackberries, or raspberries. You could also stir in some vanilla extract or almond extract.

Is this a healthy breakfast option?

Yes, baked oatmeal recipes are good for you, in the same way that a bowl of oatmeal is good for you by providing cholesterol-lowering fiber. This baked oatmeal provides even more nutrition benefits from the addition of flaxseed meal, chia seeds, and applesauce.

How long does it take to make this dish?

This baked oatmeal recipe requires a prep time of 10 minutes, a cook time of 30-35 minutes, making it a total time of 40-45 minutes to make it.

Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal (Gluten Free and Vegan)

Servings: 9 servings 1x

Ingredients

2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
5 tablespoons water
2 ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (280g)
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon fine salt
¼ cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (½ medium lemon)
Zest of 1 lemon (1-2 teaspoons)
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (may substitute 1/4 cup yogurt or 1/4 cup additional milk)
1 ½ cups non-dairy milk of choice
3 tablespoons avocado oil (may substitute melted butter or coconut oil)
1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen) or frozen wild blueberries
¼ cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Optional for serving: Plain or vanilla yogurt, pure maple syrup, and/or more blueberries

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375℉. Mist a 9×9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the flaxseed meal with water. Stir well and set aside at least 5 minutes to thicken.
In a medium or large bowl, combine the oats, chia seeds, baking powder, and salt.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the flax meal mixture, the maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, applesauce, milk, and oil. Stir until the wet and dry ingredients are well combined.
Gently fold in the blueberries and, if using, the white chocolate chips.
Pour the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or cold with desired toppings.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. May be baked, cooled, wrapped, and frozen for up to 2 months.

Notes

This recipe is 100% vegan, but if that is not necessary for you, you can substitute 1 large egg for the flaxmeal and water mixture, and use dairy milk instead of non-dairy milk

For vegan white chocolate chips, we recommend Enjoy Life brand or Pascha brand.

Time saving tip: simply add all of the ingredients right to the prepared 9×9-inch baking dish. Be sure to mix well.

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Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/9 of the recipe
Calories: 224
Fat: 9 g
(Sat Fat: 1 g)
Sodium: 128 mg
Carbohydrate: 30 g
(Fiber: 5 g
Sugar: 8 g)
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

Dietary

Dairy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-free Nut-free Vegan Vegetarian

Recipe By: Jess Beacom