Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal

Try my Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal for a fun breakfast or tasty dessert without any dairy, gluten, or added sugar. Perfect for making ahead of time and bringing to family brunches!

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Recipe and photography: Veera Rusanen
Writing: Jackie Bogart

Go all out this weekend with this comforting Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal. Delicious for breakfast, brunch, or even dessert, the vegan and gluten-free ingredients will leave you feeling full and satisfied. This breakfast bake is ready in under 30 minutes and will feed your entire family!

Baked oatmeal is the perfect meal when you need to use up the leftover berries and bananas you have laying around. It’s easily made with or without gluten-free ingredients and has warm cardamom to keep you feeling cozy. Enjoy a bowl full with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream for a fun dessert!

Ingredients You Need

The summery ingredients in this recipe are common. You can use gluten-free or regular rolled oats and any kind of berries you want. 

Here’s what you need to make this recipe:

• Bananas
• Coconut oil
• Peanut butter
• Vanilla extract
• Ground cardamom
• Gluten-free old fashioned rolled oats
• Blueberries

What kind of oats are best?

I kept this dish gluten-free with certified gluten-free old fashioned rolled oats, but feel free to use regular rolled oats instead. These kinds of oats hold moisture very well and are the ideal choice for this recipe! Try not to use quick oats, as they will become mushy and don’t store well.

Do I have to use peanut butter?

Feel free to leave the peanut butter out or replace it with sun butter instead. You’re also welcome to use almond butter or any other kind of nut butter you like! Both creamy and crunchy varieties will work.

Can I use another type of berry?

This recipe will work with any type of berries. I love using wild blueberries as they provide the best flavor, so try to use fresh, wild, and organic berries if possible. You can also use frozen berries if that’s all you have at home.

How to make Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal

After only a little bit of work, you’ll end up with a big, tasty breakfast! No fancy equipment needed.

Here’s how to make this recipe:

1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC or 350ºF. Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Peel the bananas, add to a medium-sized mixing bowl, and use a fork to mash them.
3. Add the melted coconut oil, peanut butter, vanilla, and cardamom to the bowl and lightly mix together.
4. Next, add in the oats and blueberries. Mix well.
5. Pour the mix into your prepared pan and use a spoon or spatula to spread it out to the edges.
6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until it’s golden brown and crispy on top.

How to serve

Enjoy a bowl of this oat bake warm and fresh from the oven, or eat it for dessert. You’re welcome to layer on all of the toppings you’d like, such as ice cream, coconut shreds, fresh fruit, cold vanilla custard, chopped nuts, maple syrup, or even a chocolate drizzle. 

Cut leftovers into bars for a great after school snack or as a sweet treat. You could also make 1 or 2 big batches and bring them to family brunches or holiday meals – it’s a real crowd-pleaser!

Storing

Running low on time in the morning? Make this recipe ahead of time, place the mixture in a baking pan, and keep it covered in your fridge for up to 4 days. This way, you can just pop it in the oven and enjoy a hot breakfast in no time!

Leftover blueberry baked oatmeal can be stored in the fridge for about 4 days. Reheat in the microwave for 1 minute or until it’s warmed through.

More breakfast recipes

If you love this warm baked oatmeal for breakfast, you’ll want to try these other recipes:

• Chia Pudding With Berries And Yogurt
• Cherry Banana Bread
• Chocolate Pancakes
• Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
• Rhubarb Granola Breakfast Bake