BAKED BLUEBERRY OATMEAL
Monday, May 23, 2011 at 12:59PM 
May is always a crazy month. We have half a dozen birthdays in our family, Mother's Day, bridal shower season, while I took on a part time job and a freelance deal, as well. Sometimes having more tasks helps you to manage your time better... at least I'm telling myself that is some proven theory. I'm honestly a bit spent on creativity at the moment, which ebs and flows for me, so I'm taking a few days to edit through the recipes I already have for the book. For your sake, edit out my ramblings mid-recipe or cut unnecessary descriptive words like "smooshy."
I made this baked oatmeal for a picnic with friends, and next time I host a brunch, these will be part of a larger spread. They would be great to make ahead of time and grab on your way out the door in the morning, too (although I am a proponent of sitting at a table for breakfast, even if you have to get up earlier, I know that's not always practical). Maybe even do raspberries and pistachios and replace the milk with coconut milk. The baked oatmeal world is your oyster.
BAKED BLUEBERRY OATMEAL // Serves 6
Adapted from Super Natural Everyday by Heidi Swanson
I used frozen blueberries because I had them, but I think that contributed to them coming out purple/gray color after baking. I'd suggest using fresh berries if you can.
You can see the original recipe at Lottie +Doof.
2 Cups Blueberries, plus extra for garnish
2 Cups Old Fashioned Oats
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1 tsp. Aluminum Free Baking Powder
1/2 tsp. Sea Salt
2 Cups Whole Milk
1 1/2 Tbsp. Melted Butter
1/3 - 1/2 Cup Maple Syrup
2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1 Cup Toasted Chopped Almonds
1/4 Cup Turbinado Sugar
1. Preheat the oven to 375'. Divide the berries between six small mason jars.
2. Mix the oats, cinnamon, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Divide the dry mix between the jars, just layering on top of the blueberries, about 1/3 cup.
3. Mix the milk, butter, maple and vanilla together. Pour a scant 1/2 cup on top of the oats, letting it seep through to the bottom. Place all the jars in a baking dish, sprinkle a few fresh berries on top, and bake on the middle rack for about 30 minutes until the liquid is absorbed, tops are just browned but the oats are still moist.
Sprinkle the tops with the toasted almonds and a pinch of turbinado sugar and serve warm!
* I poured a bit of extra milk on mine and Hugh preferred more maple, so adjust as you prefer.
If you are going to be reheating them, I suggest undercooking them 5-8 minutes to avoid dry oatmeal. Keep the nuts on the side until ready to eat. 
Reader Comments (77)
Gosh there's something amazing about food in jars - so attractive and enticing! I've discovered your blog recently and it's just gorgeous, looking forward to reading more!
this looks so yummy and healthy! what a great combo haha.
on another note, i'm drooling over the photography! you will have to get your amazing photographer to share some tips with us, i just love the style of them!
this looks amazing! i've had my eye on this recipe in heidi's book and it's on my (long) list of to-makes. i love the mason jar idea - genius! and as always, lovely photos to match. take care!
I am such a grab and go eater in the mornings; this would be perfect and a great way to switch up my coffee and banana routine.
So pretty!
this looks heavenly, thanks for your beautiful recipes and pictures. your blog brings a smile to my day. congrats on your new book, i can't wait!
Oh I looooove the idea of keeping them in their little individual jars, it's gorgeous!! Thanks for the idea :)
I just got Heidi's cookbook and can't wait to try this recipe. Love the jars!
This is a cute idea!
Thanks for sharing this recioe, I like the creative presentation! Baked oatmeal is a staple in our house, wouldn't eat it any other way! I make a big batch most Sundays and we eat leftovers throughout the week. It is so versatile and the variations are endless! I have made this with both rolled and steel cut oats with very good results. I personally soak the oats and nuts in water and a Tbsp of acid overnight to neutralize the phytic acid in the oats making them more easier to digest and more nutritious (certainly worth doing). I use kefir as my acid but you can use yogurt, lemon juice, buttermilk, etc. I drain it in the morning and proceed like your recipe. I also use coconut oil instead of butter. Dried fruit works great in the winter (I soak those overnight too to soften). I have made an apple pie version, apricots with hazelnuts, blueberry, cranberry with pecans and orange zest, really you are only limited by your imagination. I am considering a savory variation too.
Oh I just made this same recipe from Heidi Swanson's book yesterday! I think it may be my favorite oatmeal recipe. I loved how you put individual servings in mason jars-- I might try that when I want to share it with friends.
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Love this idea! What size mason jars did you use?
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Are they baked with the tops on or off? Sounds truly yummy!
@Jacquie - tops off!
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this looks delicious! love the jars they are sooo cute!
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This is perfect for taking breakfast on the go to eat at work. I always make overnight oatmeal and take it for breakfast, but I desperately need a change. This is the perfect healthy alternative I've been looking for. Yumm
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This recipe is so wonderfully versatile. I have yet to actually try it with blueberries, but the apple, pear and nectarine versions I have whipped up have been so, so good! It's almost like a quick and easy cobbler! Thank you for sharing! A great recipe to have in my arsenal!
I'm so glad I found your blog! Every one of your recipes look delicious and so healthy! I have a similar recipe post from one of our guest recipe bloggers on our health and wellness blog - http://www.feel-great.net/baked-blueberry-oatmeal/. I love the presentation of this recipe - such a great idea! Thanks for the idea! :)
This is a great recipe, but the second time I made it, one of the jars broke. I'm wondering if anyone else has had this experience? It didn't explode or anything, just cracked all the way around it. Wondering if certain mason jars are not built to withstand the heat.