🍋 Light and Zesty Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries and Poppy Seeds
This Lemon Poppy Seed Blueberry Baked Oatmeal is a refreshing twist on your typical baked oats! Infused with lemon zest and dotted with juicy blueberries and crunchy poppy seeds, it's lightly sweetened, protein-packed, and perfect for meal prep or weekend brunch. Serve warm or chilled—it’s delicious either way!
📋 Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
📝 Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 or similar baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix oats, baking powder, salt, poppy seeds, and lemon zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, maple syrup, egg, vanilla, and melted oil/butter.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in the blueberries gently.
- Pour mixture into the prepared dish and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until golden and set.
- Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy as-is or topped with yogurt or extra blueberries.