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Oatmeal Breakfast Casserole with Blueberries, Maple & Almonds

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Oatmeal Breakfast Casserole with Blueberries, Maple & Almonds is packed with flavour and nutrition. This can easily be made gluten and dairy free too.

Close up of the breakfast casserole in a bowl, fresh blueberries in the background.

Rise and shine. Time to get up!!  When the alarm clock goes off, do you jump out of bed? Do you hit the “snooze” button? What if you had some oatmeal breakfast donuts waiting for you, would that get you out of bed?

I will be the first one to admit I am NOT a morning person. Well, let’s say before 8:00 a.m. Yes, I am up much earlier than that, but my brain doesn’t function till I’ve had my morning coffee (or two).

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day

We have all heard this for years. You can likely remember your grandmother saying it to you, I know I do. For the “up and at it people”, they can’t wait to eat. For the “slow risers”, breakfast takes a back seat to coffee.

Breakfast casserole in the baking dish ready to go into the oven.

My grandparents grew up on farms. Getting up early was normal, EVERYDAY, even on weekends. Chores had to be done. Baba was in the kitchen early. We all know fresh bread is made in the morning.

Do you have a favourite breakfast food?

Most households have busy mornings. Going to work, dropping the kids off at daycare or school. Breakfast usually means “fast”, like in you don’t have a lot of time to eat. Having things ready ahead of time sure speeds things up in the morning. Muesli is a great option in the morning.

Blueberry casserole in the baking dish right out of the oven.

Oatmeal is a great way to start the day. It keeps you full, contains vitamins, minerals and is heart healthy. This Oatmeal Breakfast Casserole with Blueberries, Maple & Almonds is easy to prepare.

Speaking of delicious breakfasts, how about dessert for breakfast? Healthy Banana Split Breakfast is the perfect recipe.

Make ahead breakfasts

If you are like me, I am all about “make ahead” breakfasts. Ready and waiting makes mornings that much easier. Less time making breakfast means more time actually eating breakfast.

It is easy to make this delicious dish on the weekend. You can even make it for brunch Sunday morning and have the leftovers for quick, hearty meals during the week.

Close up action shot of milk getting poured over the breakfast casserole in a bowl.

Easily substitute the regular oats for gluten free oats. Replace the milk with a non dairy option.  If you don’t have fresh berries, frozen work great too.

What is your go-to weekday breakfast?

Cereal, eggs, smoothies?

Toast and coffee?

Nothing??

Baking dish with some of the breakfast casserole scooped out of it. Fresh blueberries and nuts scattered on the table.

Since a good breakfast is so important, we all must make the effort to start the day right. It is a proven fact that children function much better when they eat a healthy, nutritious breakfast.  Oatmeal Breakfast Casserole with Blueberries,  Maple & Almonds is the perfect way to start your day, any day of the week.

Close up overhead shot of the breakfast casserole in a bowl with a spoon, ready to eat.

How are you going to make your weekday mornings easier? Having breakfast waiting for you is a great way to save precious time, and ensure you and your family get off to a great, healthy start.

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If smoothies are your thing, give these a try: Triple Berry Coconut Smoothie or Apple Cottage Cheese Smoothie.

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Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Casserole with Maple & Almonds is packed with flavour and nutrition. Easily made gluten free and dairy free. | homemadeandyummy.com

Oatmeal Breakfast Casserole with Blueberries, Maple & Almonds

Oatmeal Breakfast Casserole with Blueberries, Maple & Almonds is packed with flavour and nutrition. This can easily be made gluten and dairy free too.
5 from 19 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: Brunch Perfect, Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 5 people
Author: Homemade & Yummy

Ingredients

  • 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 1/2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen) (if using frozen, partially thaw)
  • 2 cups milk (regular or non dairy)
  • 1/2 cup maple sugar
  • additional berries (for garnish)

For topping:

  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup maple sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350º F.
  • Spray and 8x8 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients (except toppings) and mix well.
  • Pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle on the toppings.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Cut into squares. Place into serving bowl.
  • (optional) Serve with additional milk and fresh berries.
  • ENJOY!!

Notes

You can easily replace the oats with gluten free oats, and the milk with non dairy options. Sweeten with maple syrup or honey instead of the maple sugar. 
This is perfect made on the weekend for brunch. Leftovers are great for easy, healthy breakfast throughout the week.
Frozen berries can be used in place of fresh berries. 

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  5. This sounds .delicious. Making a batch of these for breakfast is a great way to do it. I have oatmeal almost every morning, but this make once eat many times dish makes it super easy.

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  6. Wow! What a brilliant idea to put breakfast into one casserole dish! I love the simplicity of this recipe! This is definitely my kind of one dish breakfast. Can’t wait to try this!

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  14. Gloria this sounds and looks good! It never dawned on me to make baked oatmeal. I have so many ideas running through my head now. I am also not a morning person. I think I need to buy a coffee maker. Some mornings I struggle to get myself together and coffee always makes me feel better. Thanks for sharing!

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    • The options and combinations are endless with this casserole. Sometimes I just use of leftover fruits…and it works great.

  17. I have to have breakfast to start my day. All my favorite things in this recipe.. Oats, blueberry, maple. almonds.. You got me.!!! I have to try.. Thanks for the recipe

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  25. Sounds like we have a lot in common when it comes to mornings – I always have breakfast, but never until after coffee! Your Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Casserole looks wonderful – I hope to give it a try soon!

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  37. Oh My this looks heavenly. I love a good casserole and anything with fruit . I am making this for sure. Thank you for this wonderful recipe.

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