Need an easy, warm breakfast that you can prep in minutes and bake while you get the kids ready? This Blueberry Chia Baked Oatmeal is perfect for that! With warm cinnamon flavours, and a soft texture, this is the perfect easy and nourishing toddler breakfast.
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Baked blueberry chia oatmeal has recently become a go-to breakfast for us. Usually I find weekday mornings feel a bit too rush to be baking, but this is such an easy recipe to put together and then just throw it in the oven while I get the kids up and out of bed. I find it is best served warm, but it still tastes great cold if you want to add it into a lunchbox. And if you are looking for other breakfast ideas? I have an awesome post with over 21 breakfast ideas here!
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Ingredients for Baked Blueberry Chia Oatmeal
Here is what you will need to make for this baked blueberry and chia oatmeal for toddlers. Just 7 simple ingredients!
- ripe banana - a few spots on the banana works well in this recipe!
- egg - helps bind and provides important fats and choline
- milk of choice - any milk or plant-based alternative beverage will work in this recipe
- chia seeds - add a nice little boost of fibre and healthy fats
- old fashioned rolled oats - if needing gluten-free, use gluten-free certified rolled oats (affiliate link)
- frozen blueberries - no need to thaw them! Or you can use fresh blueberries
- cinnamon
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Here's how to make this very easy baked oatmeal dish. For complete directions and ingredient amounts, scroll on down to the recipe card!
Add the banana to a small baking dish that’s either greased or lined with parchment paper. I used parchment here, but if you’re making it directly in the dish, a light grease of oil is a little easier.
Mash the banana and add the egg and whisk together.
Add the oats, chia seeds, milk, and cinnamon. Stir to combine.
Stir in the frozen blueberries. Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes.
Hint: I like to mix the ingredients right in the baking dish to save on dishes, but if easier for you, you can combine all the ingredients in a medium size bowl and then pour into the baking dish.
Substitutions
- Egg-free - To make this dish egg-free, substitute the egg with a flax egg. To make a flax egg, combine 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken, then add it to the rest of the ingredients.
- Berries - other berries like raspberries, strawberries and blackberries work great in this dish. Strawberries are a great option in these baked dishes, like these Peanut Butter & Strawberry Toddler Breakfast Bars!
Equipment
- Small baking dish, I like using 8" x 5.5" for recipes like this one.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Mom tip: If freezing, cut the bars first and place parchment paper between layers to make it easy to grab individual portions!
Toddler Tip
This baked oatmeal can be cut into little strips, small pieces, or served with a little milk to make it into a regular oatmeal texture. Cut the baked oatmeal into small strips or bite-sized pieces for easier self-feeding. It’s soft enough for little ones to pick up and chew on their own.
Serving
My kids love this baked oatmeal with a little yogurt on top. You can also serve it with a thin layer of smooth nut or seed butter spread on top of the oatmeal. If your nut or seed butter is a bit thick, thin it first with a little water or milk.
This baked oatmeal also makes a great snack for pre-school or daycare lunches. And if you're looking for more snack ideas, check out my list of over 25 easy and healthy toddler snacks. And for more school lunch ideas, check out my post on easy cold school lunch ideas.
FAQ
Yes! This recipe has no added sugar, and is a nice soft texture that can be formed into a finger food that babies can self feed themselves (for a baby-led weaning approach). If you are starting out with purees, you could blend this oatmeal up with a little expressed milk, formula, or whole cow's milk to make a puree.
Yes, simply use a plant-based alternative beverage like soy, almond, or oat milk.
Yes, you can use a flax-egg. Use 1 tablespoon ground flax seed to 3 parts water, let sit for 5 minutes to thicken, and then add it in with the other ingredients.
Recipe
Blueberry Chia Baked Oatmeal
Equipment
- 1 Small baking dish 8" x 5.5"
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 1 egg
- ½ cup milk cow's milk or plant-based alternative beverage
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup blueberries frozen, no need to thaw
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉. Grease or line a small 8"x5" baking dish with parchment paper.
- Add the banana and mash until smooth. Add the egg and whisk together.
- Add the milk, chia seeds, oats, and cinnamon. Stir to combine.
- Stir in the frozen blueberries.
- Bake for 30 minutes, until the top is golden and the centre is cooked through.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
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