This Vegan Blueberry Oatmeal Bake is bursting with warm sweet blueberries in every comforting bite! Plus its freezer friendly, great for meal prep, and it’s top 8 free!
I’m finally sharing it! I made this breakfast FIVE times! I think that oatmeal helps with pumping output and maybe my supply overall so I try to have oatmeal more often than not.
I made a version of this that had eggs in it right before the little man was diagnosed with food allergies. When I decided to go top 8 free, I was pretty sure I could modify the recipe so that it was vegan and nut free. I did, and it was just as good as the original!
Look at it bursting with warm, sweet blueberries. It’s calling your name!
I’m telling you guys this bake is delicious on its own but topped with Sun Butter (or peanut butter) it is DIVINE. It’s like a little slice of heaven for breakfast, plus it’s perfect for your Sunday meal prep! One 9 x 13 dish will give you eight servings, and, yes it lasts all eight days!
Side note – RD Kelli coming out for a second. I think protein is SO SO SO IMPORTANT at breakfast. Protein at breakfast helps stabilize your blood sugar reducing sugar cravings and hunger levels ALL DAY LONG. This recipe is a good start at 7 grams of protein, topped with one tablespoon of nut or seed butter you get about 10 grams. I try to aim for 20-25 grams at breakfast (I do the same when I make WTE? Meal Plans), that’s why I throw two scoops of collagen in my coffee.
If you aren’t vegan or vegetarian, try the collagen thing, it’s fantastic. I wrote a post about collagen here.
To get more protein for breakfast, you could also do a side of any of the following, along with this delicious oatmeal bake:
- hard boiled eggs
- turkey sausage (or a meat substitute)
- protein shake
- yogurt or cottage cheese
- a glass of cows milk or soymilk
Whatever works for you is good, just make sure to get that protein in for breakfast!
Now, let’s talk ingredients:
Rolled Oats – You can use rolled oats or old fashion oats. If you are gluten-free make sure you get gluten-free oats. I usually get mine at Trader Joe’s; otherwise, any brand will do.
Cinnamon – I LOVE cinnamon in oats, it just makes them more oaty, more comforting, ya know? Plus, cinnamon helps to regulate blood sugar, so it’s a good thing to add to a high carb food like oatmeal! There is a ton in this recipe though so if you aren’t a fan, either omit it or reduce the amount.
Baking Powder – do not omit
Salt – do not omit, it makes the light sweetener pop with a bit more flavor
Chia seeds – do not omit. Not only are they packed with anti-inflammatory healthy fats and fiber they are the binder since we aren’t using eggs.
Coconut Oil – I use coconut even though I’m currently top 8 free. My research concluded that coconut allergy is rare, but the FDA still classifies coconut as a tree nut. If you have an issue with coconut oil, you could substitute butter (if not dairy free), palm oil, or a soy-free vegan butter substitute.
Vanilla extract – do not omit
Honey or Brown Rice Syrup – You could probably sub another sweetener like maple syrup, but I haven’t tried it. I specifically use either honey or brown rice syrup here because it acts as a binder when the oatmeal bake cools, holding it together. For this reason, I wouldn’t omit this either but let us know if you try it.
Liquid – You can use any nondairy unsweetened milk you want, or you could use water. I tried it with flax milk (not preferable because you will destroy the delicate fatty acids in the flax milk), almond milk (before I was nut free), oat milk, and water. Yes, I made this many many times. They were all delicious.
Blueberries – You can use frozen or fresh blueberries. I tried to sub other fruits (like shredded apples) and the moisture ratio was off. You can sub other fruits here, but if they aren’t as juicy as blueberries, you may need more liquid.
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- Oat Flour Blueberry Muffins
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Vegan Blueberry Oatmeal Bake
Ingredients
- 4 cups rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or soy free vegan butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup honey or brown rice syrup (note: honey is not vegan)
- 3 cups water or nondairy unsweetened vanilla non dairy milk
- 3 cups frozen or fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F
- Add to a large mixing bowl the oats, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and chia seeds.
- Add in melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, honey, and water or nondairy milk. Mix well to combine.
- Fold in blueberries.
- Grease a 9 x 13 casserole dish with coconut oil then add the oat mixture into the dish. Bake for 45 minutes or until set.
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Kelli, this is super delicious! This will be one snack/dessert that I will make frequently. Thanks!
So glad you enjoyed it!
Great recipe, definitely will try 🙂 FYI honey is not vegan
Correct, honey is not vegan which is why I put honey or brown rice syrup in the ingredient list. To make this vegan, you should use brown rice syrup. Enjoy!
Will try the recipe this weekend.
Thank you for the great recipe, Kelli! I like it warmed with a little Greek yogurt on top. Is it bad I’ve eaten almost the whole pan in a few days?
That sound delicious!
Hi Kelli,
It looks Yummy…If I don’t use coconut oil, is it test well?
I haven’t tried it, but my guess is that it will be fine without the coconut oil!
I’ve been making this with avocado oil and a little coconut butter mixed in. It’s delicious!
Kelli, you noted not to omit baking powder. Do you have any recommendations on corn-free baking powder options? I found your website by chance while looking for simple recipes as I’m currently doing the LEAP protocol. Unfortunately, I cannot have corn as it’s one of my highly reactive items and baking powder contains corn starch.
Hi there! Looks like Pamela’s makes a grain free version out of potato starch: https://thrivemarket.com/p/pamelas-baking-powder Also reach out to your leap therapist because they should be able to help you navigate substitutions! Hope that helps!
you could also make your own! I’ve sent this to leap clients before –> http://www.worthcooking.net/make-corn-free-baking-powder/
This looks amazing! One question, if I use regular oats, do they need to soak first? What would you recommend? I can’t find rolled oats where I live. Thanks!
rolled oats or old fashion oats are the same thing. Oats do not need to soak longer than what is written in the directions! Enjoy!
Can I use flax seed instead of chia seeds? And would it be replaced equally?
I think that would be okay! The texture will be a bit more grainy but it should still taste great. yes one for one substitution would be fine!
Would replacing the chia seeds with an egg work out okay?
Yes, you can! However, you will need to reduce the liquid in the recipe. If it were me I would try 2 eggs in place of the chia seeds and reduce the liquid by 1/2 cup. I haven’t tried this, but that’s what I would try if I was going to use eggs instead of chia seeds.
YUM! I love the combination of flavors and colors. Healthy, filling, and delicious.
Do you think if I add 2 mashed bananas I need to change anything?
No, I think it would be fine and delicious!
Hi Kelli, thank you for recipes that omit the top 8. I have an egg and dairy allergy.
I wanted to let you know that you missed the vanilla extract on your directions. I forgot to add it because I followed the directions! I only noticed it after I read that I should not have omitted it.
If you can, please add the vanilla extract in the directions. Thank you!
Uh oh! I will update it right now! Thanks for letting me know and sorry about that!