Blueberry Baked Oatmeal Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 3 tablespoons chia seeds
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 cups almond milk
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup maple syrup or more if desired
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups fresh blueberries
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 F.

2. 2

   Place the oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cardamom, salt, and baking powder in a bowl and stir until evenly combined.

3. 3

   Transfer the oat mixture to a greased 9x9-inch square baking dish.

4. 4

   Add the almond milk, unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the now-empty bowl and whisk to combine.

5. 5

   Stir in the blueberries and the pecans.

6. 6

   Pour the liquid mixture over the oats in the baking dish and stir gently to mix. Level the mixture with the back of a spoon.

7. 7

   Bake for 35-45 minutes until the edges are browned.

8. 8

   Let the baked oatmeal cool for 10 minutes before serving. It can also be served at room temperature or cold after chilling.