Easy Blueberry Baked Oatmeal Recipe- Gluten-free & Dairy-free

Dr. Jessica Morales

Dr. Jessica Morales 
​DAcHM,MSOM,L.Ac,Nutritionist

Blueberry baked oatmeal is a hearty breakfast the whole family will love! It is one of those recipes you will keep coming back to because it’s perfect for busy mornings, special celebrations, or comfort food on a cold winter day. With simple, healthy ingredients, this recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and guilt-free!

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I’ve seen too many recipes online that make this recipe more difficult than it needs to be. This recipe is simple—combine all ingredients in a bowl and then bake! If you keep frozen organic blueberries in your freezer, you’ll most likely always have these ingredients on hand. I have listed some healthy alternative options for this baked oatmeal recipe so you can make substitutions based on you or your family’s needs. 

Allergen-friendly blueberry oatmeal bakeThis delicious baked oatmeal recipe uses gluten-free organic sprouted rolled oats, almond milk, coconut oil, and fresh blueberries, making this recipe gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian-friendly.

Other non-dairy milk options include oat milk or coconut milk. However, I recommend using almond milk made at home from soaked almonds. Store-bought nut milk often has preservatives and thickeners, which can irritate your digestion. 

You can easily make this recipe egg-free by using flax eggs. To make a flax egg, combine 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed with 2 tablespoons of water. Allow the mixture to sit for 2-3 minutes until the flaxseeds have absorbed all of the water and is now a gel-like texture.

Healthier sugar optionsThis recipe does not use refined sugars such as white or brown sugar. Natural sugars such as honey and maple syrup are the preferred option. If you are sugar-free, consider using stevia or monk fruit as a sweetener. 

Blueberries offer natural sweetness and can be added fresh or frozen. Feel free to mix up the fresh fruit in this recipe for other seasonal options such as apples, pears, peaches, raspberries, or strawberries! Dried fruit is always an option too. Make sure your dried fruit does not have any sulfates or added sugars. You may need to add extra milk or water to the wet ingredients to account for the dried fruits rehydrating during the cooking process. 

Add more protein (if you want)If you want more protein in this recipe, add 1/3 cup of Vital Proteins Collagen Powder to the batter with an additional 1/3 cup of nut milk or water. This will add more nutritional density to the recipe. If you do not have collagen powder, add 2 servings of your chosen protein powder. Make sure to read the ingredients to ensure that your protein powder does not contain processed sugars, binders, dyes, or additives.

The benefits of oats and the TCM spleenOats are a wonderful way to supplement and warm the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) spleen. This helps keep your energy and digestion strong during the winter season. Also helpful to nourish and replenish women after their menses or childbirth. Oats may help moisten dry intestines and skin. They are also helpful for feelings of abdominal distention, diarrhea, fatigue, indigestion, and spontaneous sweating. For more support, contact our office at ThePlaceCalledOM.com!

Commonly asked questions- meal prep, overnight oats, and muffins?

Can I meal prep this recipe?

Absolutely. You can bake this the day before and reheat it the next morning, making it an easy breakfast option.

Can I use other kinds of oats besides rolled oats?

Yes. Other options may include quick oats or steel-cut oats. Organic sprouted rolled oats are ideal for digestion, but other kinds of oats are perfectly fine to swap out. 

Can I prep this recipe like overnight oats?

Sure! I have combined all the wet and dry ingredients together and set the oat mixture in the fridge overnight and then baked it in the morning! 

Can I bake this recipe in muffin tins?

Yes! They come out like an oatmeal blueberry muffin! So yummy and great for kid snacks on the go. 

Traditional Chinese Medicine Principles
Temperature: Warm
Flavor: Sweet
Actions: Tonify Spleen and stomach, supplement Qi and Yin, moisten dryness, tonify blood
Organs: Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine, Lung
Use: Constipation due to dryness, spontaneous sweating, lack of appetite, fatigue

Tools you will need:

• Large bowl
• Large spoon
• Measuring spoons
• Measuring cup
• 9×9 baking dish 

Ingredients

• 2 cups Gluten-Free Sprouted Oats
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/2 tsp Fine-grain Sea Salt
• 1 3/4 cup Dairy-free Milk
• 1/3 cup pure Maple Syrup or raw Honey
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 Tbs melted Coconut Oil
• 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• ½ tsp Cinnamon
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen Blueberries

Preparations

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9×9 inch square baking dish.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, wisk together all ingredients except for the blueberries.
3. Pour into the greased baking dish. Evenly distribute ingredients in the pan.
4. Sprinkle blueberries on top and sprinkle additional cinnamon, if desired.
5. Place in the oven for 40-45 minutes.
6. When done, your oatmeal should be golden brown, especially along the edges.

*Optional toppings: splash of dairy-free milk, nuts, fruit

Store individual servings in an airtight container or wrap them in plastic wrap or beeswax paper. 
I hope you enjoy this delicious breakfast, blueberry baked oatmeal!