Subtly sweet and loaded with blueberry flavour, this blueberry muffin breakfast bake tastes just like a blueberry muffin but is made without any butter, oil, or refined sugar!
I’ve been eating oatmeal for breakfast for a good handful of years now, and there are times where I can’t help but wonder how I haven’t gotten sick of it yet. Granted, going through food phases isn’t a new thing for me — with Mini Wheats, Poptarts, and Nutrigrain bars being some of the more notable ones — but I don’t think any of my phases have ever lasted quite this long.
What can I say? I really like oatmeal — it’s both delicious and comforting. It’s also extremely versatile. Whenever I find myself getting a little bored at breakfast time, I just switch up the toppings or add-ins and end up with something completely different. Sometimes I’ll toss in an egg white; sometimes a spoonful of coconut flour. Sometimes I’ll top my oats with almond butter and honey; sometimes with coconut butter and jam. The combinations are literally endless.
And when I want something even more different, I go for a breakfast bake…
… which may not look like anything special at first glance, but all it takes is a little mixing action to bring out its true beauty…
Much better. But as good as it looks, I really wish I could give you guys a taste.
Or even a smell. I know there tends to be a lot of false advertising out there when it comes to recipe naming, but I’m 100% straight up serious when I say this blueberry muffin breakfast bake literally tastes like a blueberry muffin… it’s just a lot healthier and doesn’t contain any added refined sugars or oils. It also happens to be vegan and can be made gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour. But let’s talk taste and texture, since good nutrition doesn’t mean a whole heck of a lot if you have to force yourself to choke something down.
Taste wise, this breakfast bake is subtly sweet, loaded with blueberry flavour, and has a slightly detectable pastry/wheaty/doughiness… if that makes any sense. As for texture, it’s super moist, super doughy, and slightly ooey-gooey thanks to the berries. It’s drier and fluffier than something like stovetop oats, with a consistency that more closely resembles that of a muffin. And that’s saying nothing about the plethora of toppings you can throw on top…
For some reason, blueberries and cream cheese go together like peas and carrots in my mind. This might have something to do with the fact that I grew up on my mom’s crepes — which she would always stuff with cream cheese and blueberry jam — but it really is a killer combo with just the perfect amount of sweetness and tang. Another good choice would be some kind of nut butter or a coconut whipped cream. Or you could just eat it straight up — that’s pretty tasty too 😉
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Blueberry Muffin Breakfast Bake
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (20 g) rolled oats
- 2 Tbsp (14 g) oat bran
- 2 Tbsp (15 g) flour of choice*
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/2 – 1 Tbsp (7–15 ml) maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (35 g) fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), and lightly spray an individual sized ramekin with cooking oil.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the oats, oat bran, flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla, mixing until well combined. Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Transfer the batter to your greased ramekin, topping with a few extra blueberries if desired. Bake for 20-25 minutes, depending on desired consistency.
Notes
* I usually use an all-purpose or whole wheat, but this recipe works with most flours, including gluten-free ones
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
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This looks beautiful! And I’m right there with you that blueberries and cream cheese are the bestest of friends 🙂
I agree with you on loving oatmeal. I seriously could put it on every meal some way, some how. I’m glad we can’t smell or taste over the web. I would really be in troubled then!
This looks absolutely delicious! I am such a sucker for mug cakes, or, in this case, muffin cakes! YUM! And I absolutely love the blueberries. My favorite fruit for breakfast, that’s for sure! 🙂
I love blueberry muffins but try to avoid the store bought ones since they aren’t very appetizing to me and I don’t know what ingredients are in them. This looks delicious!!
Mmm…this looks really good, Amanda! I LOVE blueberry muffins, so this single “bake” looks perfect! I’ll have to try this! Do you think…that instead of baking it in the oven, I could just put it in a mug and microwave for 2.5-3 minutes?
Have a great day, Amanda!
~Amy 🙂
Hi Amy! To be completely honest, I’m pretty clueless when it comes to cooking in the microwave so I’m really not sure how it would turn out. I’d say it’s always worth giving it a shot, though!
Gotcha! Yep. I usually bake stuff in my oven (because that gets the best consistency), even if it’s a single unit, but sometimes if I’m in a rush, I will see if I can do it in a mug in the microwave. Sometimes the texture isn’t as “right” but it still does the job! I’ll see what I can do. I may just “experiment” with your recipe and mug-microwave it. Thanks Amanda!
~Amy 🙂
I definitely think baked oatmeal can taste like muffins… I finally bought oat bran to experiment with, I’ll have to try this recipe out!
This is super easy and blueberries are perfect right now!! MMM as for breakfast, I def hit phases, hence why I don’t love to do my own WIAW often. Too boring for viewers! 🙂
Right now I’m in a toasted whole grain bread topped with Greek yogurt and honey phase. SOOOOO GOOOD!
Favorite muffin = Corn muffin toasted with butter. I can’t remember the last time I had one but I know I stare longingly at them in the coffee shop…haha
I know what you mean about feeling repetitive — it’s the same for me! But for the record, the combo of Greek yogurt and honey is anything but boring. It’s one of my faves!
Oh my goodness – I really think I can smell this one! Your pictures are turning 4D!!! 🙂
This sounds wonderful – love that this doesn’t have any sugar added in other than maple syrup!
I love my oats too – my breakfast food phases happen only because of time constraints – in the summer my days are cray cray so I usually bake some oat bites or oat scones to scarf down during the week – but when winter comes around I start back on oat bowls.
You know what – muffins are like nut butter to me – I don’t think I can think of a flavor that tops the list – so long as they are not too sweet I will eat ’em all – no toppings needed!
I am loving hard on blueberries and oats lately, so this looks perfect.
You know I’m not a huuuuge oatmeal person, but I’m tempted to make something like this overnight oats style.
Lately it seems I put more blueberries than oatmeal in my breakfast – I just can’t get enough. Pretty soon I will be sad when the giant containers of fresh blueberries are gone. I have so many in the house, so many recipes for muffins and crisps and things yet all I do is load them into my oatmeal or eat them straight from the container .
Ditto! Just load up now and freeze them so that you can enjoy them all year long 🙂
I’m in a Greek yogurt phase right now. I’ve been eating it over and over again for breakfast!
I completely agree about blueberries and cream cheese. Or any berry with cream cheese, for that matter. When my brother and I were younger, my mom would always make us cream cheese and jam sandwiches on bagels. SO. GOOD.
Holy moly this looks like a scone in a bowl. I love it. Might have to give this a go after my workout this morning!
I tend to go through food phases based on the seasons (pumpkin, coconut, etc.). One of my upcoming phases is going to be fresh tomato sandwiches with laughing cow spreadable cheese. URRMERGAWD, I love it. And corn on the cob cut off the ear. And right now I’m actually going through a Caesar salad phase? Totally random.
I like any muffin with chocolate and a crumb topping. Those are always two things which make any baked good… Well, good! 😀
Oooh blueberry muffins are only a close second to banana muffins in my opinion. Though they might be tied…This looks so good!
What about combining the two and going for a blueberry banana muffin? 😀
Hi, I actually just combined frozen blueberries with your flourless banana muffins…and the result was spectacular!!
oh.my.goodness. This looks SO YUMMY! I’ve been totally loving blueberries lately, so this is going to be made pronto.
I definitely go through breakfast stages. In fact I am currently in a lull because I am tired of one of my regulars (crumbled muffins). I totally agree with you about cream cheese and blueberries…they are a couple! This recipe looks great and perfect for the season since blueberries are such a great deal!
Hallelujah!! Blueberry muffins (along with corn muffins) are some of my favorites, so this is quite perfect. Especially since it’s made out of oats and I can eat it for breakfast without feeling gross from all the oil and sugar of a standard blueberry muffin. Topping it with nothing but the classic nut butter!
Loved it!!! Our new quick to go to recipe. Surprisingly very low in calories for how good it tastes.
YUM. I’m going to attempt this with strawberries tomorrow morning.
Mmmm this sounds absolutely delicious! I used to not particularly like baked goods with blueberries, but as I’ve gotten older I’ve learned to appreciate them much more. Blueberry muffins are amazing, so I can only imagine how awesome this would be for breakfast!
I have to say (I do love blueberries) but I do really like what you did with the background of your photos. All the adorable polka dot blueberries.
HOORAY for a banana-free recipe! I love blueberry muffins most of all and i can’t WAIT to try this. Thanks, Amanda!
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Yup, I got through breakfast phases! Usually oatmeal in some form though. Lately it’s been bircher muesli though. There’s a recipe from my ecookbook that I have legit make for 2 weeks straight (minus one day with waffles!).
Snap! That’s what I keep forgetting to do! I was having some issues with my credit card and waiting on a new one, which is why I couldn’t buy your book. Changing thaaaaaat…. now.
YUM! I never have enough patience/never think of making these when I get hungry at breakfast time…I’m sure I’d love them but my go-to is always something with peanut butter & banana or lately, a protein shake w/ greens or a RxBar…all with COFFEE, of course!!!! mmm!!
Mmm… I just bought my first blueberries of the summer at Whole Foods and are they ever delicious! Also, I like the look of your breakfast bake before it’s stirred – pretty either way in my opinion 🙂
I really miss the doughy, pastry like qualities of a nice blueberry muffin! It’s too bad I can’t have any. All your recipes look delicious!
Wwwwwooooooowwwwwie! That’s a prize winner. I miss the “doughty, pastry goodness” of a nice baked muffin.
I think it DOES look special – and super delicious. Love blueberry muffins and now that muffin breakfast bake 😀
Looks amazing as always. Do they reheat well in the microwave? I couldn’t see myself making one of these every morning, but maybe do a batch cook and then reheat.
Sorry, Jen! But I’m honestly not sure. I don’t make one everyday, but when I do I usually eat it fresh and don’t have any leftovers. Always worth trying out, though 🙂
I quadruple this recipe & it works out just fine! I also use coconut flour & it’s much healthier & tastes great!!
“and has a slightly detectable pastry/wheaty/doughiness… if that makes any sense. ” – YES it makes sense and it sounds AMAZING. i’m going through a cottage cheese and apricots breakfast phase this summer. but when it comes to muffins- banana nut or blueberry every time!
Banana nut muffin all the way!!!
I love blueberry pie, and this creation is making my mouth water endlessly.
My favorite kind of muffin is by far a blueberry muffin, so this recipe is super exciting! In fact, I’ve made blueberry muffins several times over the past few weeks. Can’t wait to give this a try!
And yes, I do go through breakfast phases. Not that long ago I was in a major pancake kick. I seriously couldn’t get enough!
i LOVE baked blueberries! That delicious pop when you bite in…so good!
Looks great! It almost sounds like my protein oats recipe. They always get a more dense texture, not like typical oatmeal that’s a bit more runny.
This looks amazingly good! Pinning for menu planning.
I tend to alternate between a breakfast smoothie phase and and then an oat breakfast phase. Maybe I need a muffin phase 🙂
Thanks, Jill! I think everyone needs a muffin phase 🙂
so.many.blueberries.
so.much.happy!!! 🙂
Girl you are on your game with recipes!! You’ve posted so many lately! This looks fabulous. I love blueberry muffins so I can only imagine this being even better! I LOVE blueberry bagels + cream cheese.
looks easy & delicious – my kind of breakfast! 🙂
I think my husband would love this. He gets tired of eggs every day 🙂
mine would too! but he’d eat eggs as well. Looks amazing as usual Amanda!!