Description
This Overnight Blueberry Baked Oatmeal Crisp is the perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings or relaxed brunches. Packed with nutritious oats and juicy blueberries, topped with a golden streusel, this dish is both healthy and delicious. It’s a versatile recipe that can easily be made gluten-free, vegan, and customizable with various fruits or sweeteners. Prepare it the night before and bake in the morning for a comforting start to your day.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
For the Oatmeal:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup (or preferred sweetener)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg, beaten (or flax egg for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries (if frozen, thaw slightly and blot dry)
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (or oat flour/almond meal for gluten-free option)
- ½ cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup melted coconut oil (or melted butter)
Instructions
Instructions:
- Prepare the Oat Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine oats, almond milk, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat Oven: The next morning, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Combine Ingredients: Add beaten egg and baking powder to the soaked oats. Stir until combined. Gently fold in blueberries. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
- Prepare Streusel Topping: In a separate bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt. Stir in melted coconut oil until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Assemble and Bake: Sprinkle streusel topping over oat mixture. Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and oatmeal is set. If streusel browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
- Serve: Cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm, or refrigerate leftovers for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
- Substitutions: Use oat flour or almond meal for gluten-free options and flax eggs for a vegan version.
- Sweeteners: Maple syrup can be replaced with honey or agave, and coconut sugar can substitute for brown sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus overnight soaking)
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American