Delicious Blackberry Baked Oatmeal
This blackberry baked oatmeal is truly delightful. It is bursting with fresh blackberries, oats, and warm spices. It is beyond easy to prepare simply by mixing and baking. You will want this to be in your regular breakfast rotation!
Quick Look: Blackberry Baked Oatmeal
⏲ Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
🧰 Equipment Needed: Large mixing bowl + 10″ × 10″ baking dish
💡 Top Tip: If using a metal baking dish, decrease the bake time slightly — metal heats faster!
🍓 Feel free to swap in any of your favorite fruits
🎥 Don’t miss the video walkthrough at the bottom of the recipe card.
This baked blackberry oatmeal is perfect for all occasions. Prepare it for a special holiday breakfast. Or meal prep it for a busy weekday to easily reheat and enjoy. It comes out of the oven smelling delicious and tasting even better.
We have wild blackberry bushes growing all throughout our yard. It’s a true highlight each summer as they ripen are ready to be picked. Often times they never even make it into the house as my kid’s hands and faces are stained purple as they enjoy every bite. If we do have any left over, this blackberry breakfast recipe is a family favorite recipe.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Old-Fashioned Oats: NOT quick oats! Grab certified gluten free if needed.
- Ground flax seed: This adds great fiber to the meal and helps bind it together.
- Ground cinnamon: A delicious warm spice that adds tremendous flavor.
- Baking powder: Be sure to use it so the oatmeal rises.
- Salt: It always enhances the flavor!
- Whole milk: Swap for your favorite non-dairy milk.
- Maple syrup: Can also use brown sugar.
- Plain Greek yogurt: Or your favorite non-dairy yogurt. I have prepared it with vanilla coconut yogurt and it was delicious!
- Vanilla extract: Be sure to include this especially if you using plain yogurt. If your yogurt is flavored with vanilla, you could omit.
How to make baked blackberry oatmeal
Step one: Combine all ingredients EXCEPT blackberries in a large bowl. Stir until combined. Fold in half of the blackberries. Pour into a greased 10″ x 10″ baking dish.
Step two: Top with remaining fresh blackberries. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes.
Why you will love this recipe
Fresh, wholesome ingredients: This recipe is made with nutritious ingredients the whole family will love!
Allergen-friendly: Completely eggless! Also, easy swaps to make it gluten or dairy free!
Easy to prepare: I mean truly, you just mix in a large bowl and bake!
FAQ
Yes! I have prepared this with fresh and frozen blueberries. Apple or strawberries would be another tasty option.
Use old-fashioned oats! Also called rolled oats.
Use your favorite dairy free milk and yogurt.
More oatmeal recipes
Looking for more recipes using old-fashioned oats? You will love these Easy Oatmeal Pancakes (No Eggs) Or grab this easy snack option of Homemade Granola Bars without Nuts.
Equipment needed
- 10 inch by 10 inch ceramic or glass baking dish
- Large Mixing Bowl
How to store and reheat
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days. Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees or in the microwave.
Tips for Success
– Be sure to grab the right size baking dish!
– If you are using a metal baking dish, decrease cooking time as it heats faster.
– Top with fresh blackberries right before you bake for a beautiful end result!
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– Lexi with Our Slice of Home
Blackberry Baked Oatmeal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh or frozen blackberries
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 ¾ cups whole milk
- 3 tablespoons ground flax seed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup Maple syrup or brown sugar
- ⅓ cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly oil your baking dish to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients EXCEPT blackberries.2 cups old fashioned oats, 3 tablespoons ground flax seed, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 ¾ cups whole milk, ⅓ cup Maple syrup, ⅓ cup plain greek yogurt, 2 teaspoon vanilla
- Stir until well combined. Set some of the blackberries aside to top the mixture prior to baking. Gently fold in the rest of the blackberries.12 ounces fresh or frozen blackberries
- Spread the mixture in the baking pan.
- Top with additional blackberries. Bake for 45-50 minutes.
- You want the center to be set and the edges start to turn a golden brown.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes. Top with additional blackberries or maple syrup!
- Enjoy!
I love to use this recipe as an easy breakfast. It comes together so quickly and it’s not overly sweet.