Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal

This Vegan Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal is one of my absolute favorite breakfasts ever. We almost always have this in our fridge.

It is so easy to make ahead of time for an event and reheat in the oven. You can also freeze individual portions and reheat them in the microwave.

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

• One dish – This is a one-dish, no-mess recipe. If you have a 9×13″ dish with a lid, you can make this baked oatmeal recipe and then store it in the fridge without any extra cleanup!
• Easily customized – This recipe can be customized in so many ways to suit your preferences or to accommodate allergies if you are cooking for a group. This oatmeal is already free of eggs, dairy, and gluten-free!
• Sweet yet healthy – The bananas, fresh fruit, and a little bit of maple syrup deliver the perfect amount of sweetness without the refined sugar.

Ingredients for vegan Blueberry banana baked oatmeal

• Oats – I prefer old-fashioned rolled oats for this recipe. I have never tried this recipe with steel cut, but I’m sure it would work just fine.
• Plant Milk – Oat, coconut, and hemp milk are the favorites in our house. Use any plant milk you like, or use cow’s milk if you prefer!
• Maple Syrup – You could substitute agave or brown rice syrup to keep this recipe refined sugar-free. If you are looking for something a bit sweeter, you can use  1/4 cup of brown sugar.
• Banana – I like to chop the banana into chunks but you could mash it as well.
• Flax Seed – This serves as the “egg” in this recipe, binding the oats together. If you don’t have these you can use an extra mashed banana or 1/3 cup of applesauce. Also, feel free to replace it with 1-2 real eggs if you don’t need this recipe to be fully plant-based. 
• Cinnamon – This flavor goes great with the blueberry banana and maple flavors. To spice it up, add 1/4 tsp nutmeg or allspice.
• Salt – Honestly, I forget to add this about half the time that I make this recipe, and I cannot tell the difference. Feel free to omit it.
• Pumpkin Seeds – These add some extra protein. Other great options are chia seeds, hemp seeds, or nuts.
• Blueberries – Fresh, frozen, or dried all work great with this recipe. Add any chopped fruit or berries that you want!

How to Make Vegan Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Mix the Dry Ingredients

Start by putting the oats into the baking dish. Next add the dry ingredients (flax seed, baking powder, cinnamon, salt) and mix until evenly distributed.

Next, chop your banana and sprinkle on top. Then sprinkle the blueberries, pumpkin seeds, and any other add-ons you’d like. Give a gentle mix to distribute evenly.

Add the Milk and Syrup

Next, pour the plant milk and maple syrup overtop the dry ingredients. Try to distribute evenly. The oats should be mostly uncovered as shown below. If they are fully covered, add more oats.

Bake and Serve

Bake in the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes. The top should be golden brown and slightly crispy.

Let cool for 5-10 minutes, then serve and enjoy!

How to Store vegan blueberry banana Baked Oatmeal

• Fridge: Serve this oatmeal right away or store it in the fridge for up to 1 week. 
• Freeze: Oatmeal isn’t usually my first though for a freezer meal, but you can freeze this baked oatmeal in individual portions for up to 6 months.
• Reheat:
  • Make this oatmeal the night before and reheat whole in the oven at 350 degrees F for 10-20 minutes or until heated thoroughly.
  • Reheat individually refrigerated or frozen pieces in the microwave for 30s-1m until heated through.

Tips for Making Vegan Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal

• Not Vegan? Use regular milk instead of plant milk. Add 1-2 eggs instead of the ground flaxseed.

• Gluten Free? Opt for a certified gluten-free brand of oats.
• Want to add protein? Sprinkle in some chopped nuts or additional seeds like chia or hemp seed.

Looking for more delicious vegan breakfasts?  Try my Vegan Almond Granola or Vegan Belgian Waffles!