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Cozy Blueberry Vanilla Baked Oatmeal (Make Ahead)

Soft, tender, cake-like baked rolled oats bursting with sweet, jammy blueberries, warm cinnamon, pure maple syrup, and fragrant vanilla bean essence. An effortless make-ahead breakfast bake that is 100% Halal wholesome and meal-prep friendly.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 generous portions
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Healthy Breakfast, Meal Prep
Cuisine: American, Clean Eating
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Wholesome Dry Ingredients (100% Halal Wholesome)
  • 2 ½ cups Old-fashioned rolled oats Certified gluten-free if needed; do not use instant oats
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Baking powder Gives the baked oats a light cake-like fluffiness
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Ground Ceylon cinnamon Warm, fragrant autumn spice
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground nutmeg Freshly grated for depth
  • ½ teaspoon Fine sea salt Balances the natural sweetness
  • ½ cup Sliced almonds or chopped pecans Divided; half in batter, half on top for crunch
Rich Vanilla Wet Custard & Sweet Blueberries
  • 2 large Farm fresh eggs Room temperature (or 2 flax eggs for vegan)
  • 2 cups Whole milk or unsweetened almond milk Warmed slightly
  • ⅓ cup Pure amber maple syrup Plus extra for drizzling at the table
  • 4 tablespoon Unsalted butter or melted coconut oil Melted and cooled
  • 2 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste Halal compliant
  • 2 cups Fresh plump blueberries Rinsed and dried (or frozen blueberries, unthawed)

Method
 

Mix Dry & Wet Ingredients
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch ceramic baking dish with butter or coconut oil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, fine sea salt, and half of the sliced almonds. Toss until evenly distributed.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, pure maple syrup, melted butter (or coconut oil), and vanilla extract until completely smooth and emulsified.
Layer, Fold & Bake to Golden Perfection
  1. Scatter 1 cup of the fresh blueberries evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  2. Pour the dry oat mixture over the blueberries in an even layer.
  3. Slowly and carefully pour the wet egg and milk custard evenly over the oats, ensuring all the oats are moistened and submerged. Gently tap the baking dish on the counter to settle the liquid.
  4. Scatter the remaining 1 cup of fresh blueberries and the remaining sliced almonds across the top surface.
  5. Bake uncovered at 375°F (190°C) for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden brown, the edges are lightly crisp, the center is set, and the blueberries have burst into bubbling indigo pockets.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes to allow the custard to set into clean sliceable portions. Serve warm drizzled with pure maple syrup, a dollop of Greek yogurt, or a splash of cold cream!

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