Easy Vegan Baked Oats With Blueberries (Without Banana)

A cross between a good old porridge and a flapjack, our Vegan Baked Oats with Blueberries is a one-dish breakfast recipe that feels both effortless and special at the same time. Creamy oats sweetened with maple syrup and bursting blueberry flavour are made even better by cooking them with coconut yoghurt! A wonderful dairy- and refined-sugar-free breakfast that will provide a great break from your usual cereal! And it's a great recipe when you're looking for Vegan Baked Oats without banana!

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• The Latest Trend: Baked Oats For Breakfast!
• Why You Will Love Vegan Baked Oats
• Ingredients and Substitutes
• Variations
• Method
• Other Vegan Breakfast Recipes 
• Vegan Baked Oats With Blueberries

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The Latest Trend: Baked Oats For Breakfast!

There's always some kind of food trend involving oats going on. I always wondered how many different ways there will be to cook something as simple as oats. 

First, there was porridge and muesli. Then, when I was a child, granola became extremely popular. And of course, the oaty breakfast muffins (blended baked oats). More recently, overnight oats started trending (try our Overnight Cinnamon Oats or, if you're feeling adventurous, our Matcha Overnight Oats). And for the last couple of years, it's been all about BAKED OATS. We complied, and our favourite healthy breakfast is these vegan baked oats with blueberries as well as Lemon and Raspberry Baked Oats!

Why You Will Love Vegan Baked Oats

I mean... What's not to like? But if you're not convinced or aren't sure if baked oats are good for you, here's why we love this vegan baked oatmeal recipe!

• It only takes 5 minutes (if that) to prepare, so it's an easy breakfast for a lazy morning!
• You can throw in any fresh fruit or berries, and flavour it with various nectars, syrups, molasses or peanut or almond butter. Plenty of room for substitutions! 
• Simple ingredients that you may already have at home!
• Free from refined sugars! 
• Counts towards your 5-a-day portions of fruit and veg, that's recommended to eat daily!
• Our vegan baked oats are made without bananas, so you can make it even if you don't have a ripe banana!

Ingredients and Substitutes

Only 5 healthy ingredients for a delicious vegan breakfast bursting with blueberries! You will need:

• porridge oats + boiling water: also known as rolled oats, or you can even use quick oats. We do not recommend using steel-cut oats for best texture. 
• dairy-free yoghurt: we used coconut yoghurt,  but soya or oat-based yoghurt will work too!
• blueberries: fresh blueberries or frozen (note that using frozen blueberries may increase the baking time slightly). You may also substitute them with other fresh berries like raspberries, blackberries or bilberries. 
• baking powder: not to be confused with baking soda. 
• maple syrup: can be replaced with other types of liquid sweetener like agave or date syrup/ molasses.

Find the quantities, step-by-step instructions and nutritional information in the recipe card below. 

Variations

Here are some of our favorite flavor variations:

• Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste. 
• Experiment with flavours, by using a teaspoon of cocoa powder and raspberries instead, or try stirring in some apple sauce instead of maple syrup for some natural sweetness and serve it with stewed apples. Or make it with dark chocolate chips instead!
• Stir in a tablespoon of your favourite vegan protein powder. 
• Add a tablespoon of ground flaxseed for more fibre, or some chia seeds for a dose of antioxidants and healthy fats. 
• Add your favorite toppings like sliced banana, a sprinkle of coconut sugar, mixed with a teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, or even coconut flakes. 

Note on Dietary Requirements

This recipe is 100% plant-based. But if you're not following a vegan diet, you can always use traditional yoghurt and honey instead of maple syrup. Using gluten-free oats and baking powder makes this recipe celiac-friendly as well. 

Method

Before you start making your oat mixture, preheat the oven to 170°C Fan. 

In a mixing bowl, mix the oats with 90 ml (about 6 tbsp) of boiling water. Add the yoghurt, blueberries (or any other fruit or berries), baking powder and maple syrup (or another natural sweetener). Stir to combine. Adding baking powder to baked oats makes your oats less stodgy and lighter, as they rise in the oven slightly. 

Pour the mixture into a small ovenproof dish (this one is perfect for two) or divide between two individual ramekins. Place it in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.

Serve your Vegan Baked Oats with extra blueberries and more yoghurt. Enjoy!

Other Vegan Breakfast Recipes 

For other breakfast ideas, have a look at some of our favourite vegan breakfasts that are on regular rotation here at Somebody Feed Seb. 

• Spicy Tofu Scramble (Vegan)
• Vegan Refined Sugar-Free Pancakes
• Vegan French Toast by Minimalist Baker