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Baked Blueberry Oats
A warm, cake-like baked oatmeal studded with blueberries: a meal-prep breakfast that tastes like dessert.
~45 mintotal~287 kcalper serving~11g protein~46g carbs~7g fat
Estimated. Worked out from the ingredients using the UK food composition tables, so treat it as a guide rather than a measurement. A typical recipe lands within about a quarter of the true figure. Makes about 4.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup blueberries
- Pinch of salt
Cooking Steps
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Mix the oats, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
Whisk the milk, egg, maple syrup and vanilla, then combine.
Fold in most of the blueberries and pour into a baking dish.
Scatter the rest of the berries and bake 30–35 minutes.
Serve warm with yogurt.
Optional Enhancements
- Any berries or diced apple
- Add chopped nuts
- Dairy-free milk
Plant & Growing Tips
Blueberries
- Blueberries require acidic soil (pH 4.5-5.5); amend soil with peat moss or sulfur if yours is not naturally acidic.
- Plant in a sunny location and water consistently, especially during fruiting, as they have shallow roots.
- Choose self-pollinating varieties or plant at least two different varieties for better fruit set, and consider container growing for easier soil management.
Natural Pest Control
- Drape netting over bushes as berries begin to ripen to protect them from birds.
- Hand-pick Japanese beetles from leaves in the early morning and drop them into a bucket of soapy water.
- Ensure good air circulation around plants to prevent fungal diseases like powdery mildew.
Harvest
Blueberries
- Harvest blueberries when they are fully blue and easily detach from the stem with a gentle roll of your fingers.
- Berries will continue to ripen on the bush over several weeks, so pick regularly every few days.
Storing & Freezing
Fridge up to 4 days; reheat portions.
