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Meatless Monday: Meyer Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal

400 calories or less· antioxidants· favorite· fiber· fruits and vegetables· kid-friendly· quick meals· recipe· Uncategorized· vegetarian

4 Jun

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Remember how I kept bragging about the 1 pound bags of Meyer lemons I kept scoring for $1.50 at my local Kroger?

They’re all gone. πŸ™

This was the very last dish I made with the last of my Meyer lemons. No frets, however…this recipe can be made with just your average lemon, too. It may be the better part of a year before Meyer lemons come back around…

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I made this baked oatmeal on a Sunday morning to enjoy reheated all week long. Does the photo below not look like the perfect Sunday morning? A healthy, fiber-rich, antioxidant-packed breakfast with a stack of cooking magazines to thumb through and savory the moment…and every bite. Ahhhh. Weekends.

When Monday morning rolled around, I went about my usual morning routine. I packed my lunch…and my breakfast to-go.

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I got to work, caught up with emails and ventured to the kitchen to reheat my leftover Meyer Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal for breakfast. One of my coworkers was sitting down eating breakfast and as I proudly and very excitedly pulled my oatmeal from the fridge, I popped off the lid of the tupperware to show-off my breakfast.

Within a split second, my beautiful breakfast had slipped out of my grip and…SPLAT! It was all over the kitchen floor at work.

If I’m being perfectly honest, I considered the 5-second rule. But given that I work in a dialysis clinic and we work with all sorts of body fluids, I quickly decided that was not an option.

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I pouted. My co-worker laughed. Eventually, I joined in with a laugh.

I grabbed a cup of coffee in hopes of subduing my hunger until an early lunch, but come 10am, I was growling. The only thing to save me was a slice of cold pizza that was leftover from a meeting the Friday prior.

Let me tell you, that slice of pizza had NOTHING on this oatmeal. But desperate times call for desperate measures. I’ve made several baked oats, and this is certainly one that tops the charts for me. I’m glad to say the remaining servings made it into the microwave…and into my belly πŸ˜€

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Meyer Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal adapted from Babble by Mo’Betta

1 Meyer lemon, zested and juiced
2 cups nonfat milk
2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 Tbsp butter, melted and cooled
1 egg
1/3 cup sugar
2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick spray.

Zest lemon; set zest aside. In a bowl, combine milk and juice from the zested lemon to make “buttermilk”.

In a medium bowl, combine the oats, baking powder, salt, spices, and lemon zest. In a small bowl, whisk together the “buttermilk”, butter, egg, and sugar.

Spoon half of the oat mixture into the baking dish, and then half of the blueberries. Add the remaining oat mixture and scatter the remaining blueberries on to the top, pressing them in slightly. Pour in the milk mixture and place in oven.

Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the mixture is a light golden brown along the edges, and the center has set up.

Yield: 4 large servings.

Nutrition Information (per serving): 399 calories; 10.5 g. fat; 49 mg. cholesterol; 486 mg. sodium; 67 g. carbohydrate; 7 g. fiber; 12.3 g. protein

Result: Filling, packed with fiber, and rich in antioxidants! This is simple to make and reheats great for weekday breakfasts. Enjoy!

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I am training my replacement today…bittersweet! It’s hard to believe that our movers will be here two weeks from today…

Have a great week!

Be well,

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Comments

  1. Elizabeth Jarrard says

    June 4, 2012 at 6:39 am

    that looks amazing!!!!! mmmm

    Reply
  2. Amy B @ Second City Randomness says

    June 4, 2012 at 6:59 am

    Ugh! Spillage is totally the worst. I would have pouted all the way to the cafeteria in my office and made myself feel better with a bagel or something… not that I’ve done that before… πŸ˜‰

    Reply
  3. Gina (The Candid RD) says

    June 4, 2012 at 7:07 am

    No joke, I WOULD have cried!
    This sounds amazing. Can you believe I don’t think I’ve ever had a meyer lemon?? I know they taste different than regular ones, only because I’ve read it on your blog AND Paul Qui mentioned them yesterday (I thought of you, by the way).
    Ok, so Friday the 15th, we’re on!

    Reply
    • Samantha Angela says

      June 4, 2012 at 9:12 am

      @Gina: Wait, do you know Paul Qui, the Top Chef??

      @Nicole This baked oatmeal looks SO good : d
      I am definitely a proponent of the 5 second rule in most situations, especially since my grandmother lived with us as a child and kept our floors immaculate.

      Reply
      • Nicole, RD says

        June 4, 2012 at 9:41 am

        Samantha: Gina and I went to a cooking demo by Paul Qui at Gina’s work yesterday. So fun! He’s really nice! And cute πŸ˜‰

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        • Samantha Angela says

          June 4, 2012 at 9:43 am

          Oooh, I’m so jealous! I loved him on Top Chef. And he is totally adorable. I had a minor crush.

          Reply
  4. Erika - The Teenage Taste says

    June 4, 2012 at 7:08 am

    Lemon and blueberries work so well together – no wonder this baked oatmeal turned out amazingggg! I would have freaked if I had dropped this all over the floor. Thank goodness it was just one serving and not the whole pan! πŸ˜›
    Have a great week, Nicole!

    Reply
  5. Joy says

    June 4, 2012 at 7:21 am

    These look amazing
    Do you think they’d work with a non dairy milk and flax egg

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    • Nicole, RD says

      June 4, 2012 at 7:27 am

      Joy: Absolutely! I would’ve used coconut milk or almond milk had I had some on hand…and the flax egg I never have issues with πŸ™‚

      Reply
  6. Katie says

    June 4, 2012 at 8:34 am

    As someone who plans my breakfast well beforehand, I love baked oatmeal. This looks absolutely fabulous and will definitely be made tonight for my breakfast the rest of the week. I love to reheat it and add a splash of milk before eating. Thanks for a great recipe!

    Reply
  7. Lindsay {life and kitchen} says

    June 4, 2012 at 9:38 am

    I definitely would have cried if this fell all over the floor. At least you got to have the original! It looks delicious.

    Reply
  8. Biz says

    June 4, 2012 at 10:17 am

    Next time blueberries go on sale, definitely making this! Sorry that it fell – I’ve had that happen too – one time with a bowl of ramen noodles – I tripped and noodles went flying all over my cubicle that I shared with three other people – it took me 45 minutes to clean it up!

    Happy Monday – I am sure these next two weeks are going to fly!

    Reply
  9. Karen says

    June 4, 2012 at 10:20 am

    The baked oatmeal looks amazing! I love the lemon/blueberry combo of flavors. I am very fortunate to have a Meyer Lemon tree in my backyard. Believe it or not, our lemons yield anywhere from 1/2-1 cup of juice – they are the size of grapefruit! Could you give the approximate amount of juice you use in your recipe?

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    • Nicole, RD says

      June 4, 2012 at 10:23 am

      Karen: I’m so jealous!!!!!!! I would say the yield was about 1/4 cup per lemon.

      Reply
  10. Anne Marie@New Weigh of Life says

    June 4, 2012 at 10:21 am

    I have definitely used the 5 second rule on more than one occasion….haha! This oatmeal looks like the perfect summertime meal!

    Reply
  11. Kate says

    June 4, 2012 at 11:21 am

    I’m so sorry for your (lemon) loss!

    Reply
  12. Leah @ Why Deprive? says

    June 4, 2012 at 5:34 pm

    Spilling food is so heartbreaking, especially when it’s something you’re so excited about. I would have been devastated.

    Reply
  13. Hercheyk says

    June 4, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    This looks delicious! Any ideas for modifying it so it doesn’t require the oven? I know, that defeats the purpose of a BAKED oatmeal, but with temps already in the upper 90s and low 100s where I live, I’m trying to avoid turning on the oven at all costs.

    Reply
    • Nicole, RD says

      June 4, 2012 at 9:13 pm

      Hmmm!! The grill might be a fun try! You could also try over the stove. It would be a completely different consistency, but not in a bad way!

      Reply
  14. Anna @ On Anna's Plate says

    June 4, 2012 at 9:49 pm

    About two weeks before I gave birth, I dropped my bowl of spaghetti at dinner one night, and I cried and cried. Spilled food is never fun πŸ™‚

    Love the giant bites of blueberry in this recipe!!

    Reply
  15. marla says

    June 4, 2012 at 10:33 pm

    Loving this oatmeal Nicole ~ the meyer lemon is a great idea!

    Reply
  16. kristy says

    June 5, 2012 at 4:23 am

    OMG, this sounds incredibly delish. thanks for sharing it. Hoep you’re having a great week ahead.
    Blessigns
    Kristy

    Reply
  17. TeenyLittleSuperChef says

    June 5, 2012 at 4:34 pm

    Oh my goodness, this looks and sounds absolutely delicious! Do you think it could be prepared the night before, and then put in the oven to bake the next morning? I’m always looking for different breakfasts I can make for my husband without having to get up so early in order to have it ready on time. Thanks for the great idea!

    Reply
    • Nicole, RD says

      June 5, 2012 at 4:53 pm

      Absolutely this can be thrown together the night before. You may need to add a touch more milk, or decrease the baking time by 5-10 minutes, but I see both of those as perks to making ahead πŸ™‚

      Reply
  18. Karen says

    June 5, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    I want to try this on the weekend. I’ve made a few baked oatmeals before, but I think this one will be a keeper. Too bad about the oatmeal on the floor – I bet your lunchroom smelled wonderful though!

    Reply
  19. Heidi @ Food Doodles says

    June 5, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    Yum! I love baked oatmeal and I really love the flavor combo. I seriously would have cried if that happened to my oatmeal. There’s nothing more disappointing than looking forward to eating something yummy and then… πŸ™

    Reply
  20. Bekkah says

    June 5, 2012 at 8:32 pm

    Holy crap that looks good! I have been looking around for easy, portable breakfasts to take with me to class and this is the clear winner. I MUST make this! Hopefully my dairy free substitutions will work…

    I knew I would find something perfect when I checked your blog. πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Nicole, RD says

      June 6, 2012 at 10:56 am

      Bakkah: Dairy free should work great! πŸ™‚ Enjoy!

      Reply
  21. Rachel @ Bakerita says

    June 6, 2012 at 3:53 am

    Mmm, I’ve been loving baked oatmeal recently and yours looks delicious! I’ve never considered putting blueberries inside, what a great idea. Can’t wait to try this recipe!

    Reply
  22. brooke guevara says

    June 10, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    this looks awesome! I love breakfast you can make on the weekend and enjoy in a hurry all week long. Thanks for the inspiration; can’t wait to give this recipe a try (:

    Reply
  23. Books n' Cooks says

    June 18, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    This was really wonderful Nicole. The blueberries are a burst of sweetness.
    I made half a recipe, and I’m really glad I did – the full size portions must be huge! For anyone else who might halve the recipe… it made 4 completely full ramekins, baking for 20-25 minutes.
    Thanks for a great breakfast!

    Reply
    • Nicole, RD says

      June 18, 2012 at 6:32 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it! The portions are VERY generous, yes…I just always have a hard time getting an 8×8 pan into 5 pieces πŸ˜‰ And, breakfast is probably my biggest meal of the day. Thanks for the feedback and for the ramekin adaptation – I will definitely use that! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  24. Beth says

    June 20, 2012 at 10:43 am

    I am trying this with blueberries, a regular lemon, and peaches. I doubled the fruit, but nothing else since I usually half topping ingredients in cobblers and such. It is in the oven right now. Will let you know how it turns out. Smells awesome. Found you through Pinterest.

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    • Nicole, RD says

      June 20, 2012 at 10:52 am

      Hi Beth! Sounds delicious! Baked oatmeal is so adaptable – I’m sure it’ll turn out great! Thanks for your sweet note πŸ™‚ Hope you find some other recipes you love!

      Reply
  25. Jessica Gossett Hale says

    June 25, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    Just wondering if you have added anything like walnuts or maybe some bananas to the oatmeal? My his and is I obessed with McDonalds Blueberry Banana Walnut oatmeal and I am trying to find something like it to make him. Something healthier and cheaper.

    Reply
    • Nicole, RD says

      June 25, 2012 at 6:51 pm

      Jessica: You could definitely add in banana and/or walnuts – yep!

      Reply
  26. Joanna says

    July 17, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    I tried your baked oatmeal recipe today and my 2 kids and I enjoyed it. I changed the recipe a little to make it vegan and sugar free.

    Reply
  27. Michelle says

    August 21, 2012 at 11:51 am

    I made this yesterday for the first time (immediately after finding it on Pinterest!), and I love it!! I love the blueberry/lemon combo, and I like the texture of the oatmeal. I like regular oatmeal anyway, but I can appreciate that this is a little less slimy & more fluffy. This is a recipe I will be making over & over! πŸ™‚

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    • Nicole, RD says

      August 21, 2012 at 2:03 pm

      Michelle: I have to agree – this is a wonderful recipe and the texture is just perfect. I love that I can eat this throughout the week and add some warm milk…mmM! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  28. Jennifer says

    December 8, 2012 at 9:59 am

    I made this baked oatmeal this morning, but tripled it for my 14 guys. They loved it. I loved it. And it’s gluten-free, which my son needs. Thanks for sharing your recipe and your story!

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  29. Yvette says

    January 9, 2013 at 11:32 am

    OK – so I was so excited for this. I pulled out my ingredients and was disappointed that I had just a smidgen of old fashioned oats. However, I did have steel cut. So – I knew I had to give more moist for less oats. I used 1 c steel cuts oats for the same 2 c of milk. I also added about 1/4 c of flour to give it some structure. I also knew, just my preference, I didn’t want too many berries so I cut that back to 1 c. It turned out amazing!! Kind of like your bowl of oatmeal met a dish of cobbler. The flavor was out of this world. Thanks for sharing!!

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    • Nicole, RD says

      January 9, 2013 at 9:17 pm

      I love the improv! Sounds like it turned out perfectly! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  30. marla says

    January 18, 2013 at 11:24 am

    Love this recipe! Will be linking back to this in my upcoming post πŸ™‚

    Reply
  31. Anna Swartz says

    January 28, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    This is the best baked oatmeal we’ve ever made. So, so delicious!!! Thank you for sharing. We liked it so much that we included it in our favorite recipes list.
    http://www.bloodtypeanddiet.com/2013/01/blood-type-recipe-favorites.html

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    • Nicole, RD says

      January 31, 2013 at 9:14 am

      Thanks!! I agree ….delicious!

      Reply
  32. Elizabeth Zdrodowski says

    February 25, 2013 at 12:16 pm

    This is about to go into the oven….I’m using Splenda instead of sugar and a regular lemon instead of Meyer (I don’t think I’ve ever had a Meyer lemon). Hope it’s still yummy even with my changes. πŸ™‚

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    • Nicole, RD says

      February 25, 2013 at 1:00 pm

      Hi Elizabeth! I’m sure it’ll be delish! πŸ™‚ Enjoy!!

      Reply
  33. mindie says

    March 12, 2013 at 1:41 am

    LOOKS super good! can I put something else in it instead of sugar?

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    • Nicole, RD says

      March 12, 2013 at 6:46 am

      You can certainly try splenda or stevia but no promises on the results!

      Reply
  34. AshleyJ says

    March 21, 2013 at 11:01 am

    Whoa! This was great. My 6yo made it with me before bed, so that it’d be microwave-ready for an early breakfast the next morning. It was a hit. Even my oatmeal-hatin’ 5yo son gobbled down two servings!

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    • Nicole, RD says

      March 21, 2013 at 12:30 pm

      I’m so glad it was such a hit πŸ™‚

      Reply
  35. Renee says

    June 22, 2013 at 11:54 am

    This sounded so good and I had a lemon that needed to be used and some frozen mixed berries. Unfortunately I was short on the amount of oatmeal. Added farina to make up the difference. It worked, although not quite as wonderful as it would have been without.

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  36. Roseann says

    June 27, 2013 at 6:04 am

    Hi there,

    I saw your recipe on pinterest and tried it this morning at work, for my colleagues. I’m not sure where I went wrong but it turned out like dried porridge and nothing like the delicious granola type oatmeal in your picture! I doubled the recipe and I used porridge oats, I don’t know if these are different than old fashioned rolled oats. Can you shed any light on my disaster?

    Thanks.

    Reply
    • Nicole, RD says

      June 27, 2013 at 6:42 am

      Oh no! Roseann, I believe porridge oats are steel cut oats. They’re VERY different from old fashioned. I feel pretty confident that if you tried this again with the correct oats, you’d love it πŸ™‚ I’m sorry!

      Reply
  37. Kate says

    August 24, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    Yum!, could I substitute a cup of almond meal for oat flour / oats? Thank you!

    Reply
  38. Kathleen says

    August 24, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    These look great! Almond meal in place of some oats?

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    • Nicole, RD says

      August 24, 2013 at 6:42 pm

      Kathleen, you could certainly try…not sure it would work super well, though.

      Reply
  39. Andrea says

    January 26, 2014 at 1:16 pm

    I am not find of blueberries, what could I use instead????

    Reply
    • Nicole, RD says

      January 26, 2014 at 1:27 pm

      Apple, pear, any frozen fruit (I used frozen blueberries this morning).

      Reply
  40. Julia says

    May 3, 2015 at 10:02 am

    Great recipe! The lemon and blueberry are delicious together! I made a slight variation by adding a sliced banana across the bottom of the pan and reducing the sugar to 1/4 cup. Next time I might try using brown sugar or molasses for a slightly different flavor.

    Reply
  41. Leslie says

    February 7, 2016 at 10:44 pm

    i made this recipe this evening. Added some fresh raspberries as well. So tasty! I like it because it’s not too sweet. Will be sharing with a couple of besties @ work tomorrow. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
    • Nicole Morrissey says

      February 8, 2016 at 10:09 am

      I agree! Glad you enjoyed, Leslie!

      Reply
      • Leslie Jones says

        February 24, 2016 at 11:53 pm

        A follow-up to an earlier comment I made: Tonight is the third time in 3 weeks I’ve made this recipe. I just love it. Perfect for workday breakfasts. Keeps you feeling satisfied until lunch time. A gem of a recipe. Thanks again!

        Reply
        • Nicole Morrissey says

          February 26, 2016 at 10:47 am

          Thanks, Leslie! Now I’m craving some! πŸ™‚

          Reply

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