Easy Vegan Lemon Blueberry Baked Oats Without Banana

This easy to make vegan baked oatmeal recipe is filled with blueberry flavor and is the perfect breakfast meal prep recipe. This baked oats recipe is made with almonds, rolled oats and no banana.

Why You'll Love Baked Oats Without Banana

Easy to make: This vegan baked oatmeal recipe os super easy to make. You can literally mix all the ingredients in a large bowl, pour it into a baking dish and bake.

Great for meal prep: Breakfast meal prep can be a little difficult sometimes. This baked oats recipe with protein powder is a great way to meal prep breakfast for the ENTIRE week.

Healthy: Made with rolled oats, fresh blueberries and protein powder this recipe is nutritious, high in protein and filled with antioxidants.

Ingredients for Lemon Blueberry Baked Oats

• Oatmeal - This recipe uses rolled oats, but quick oats can also be used.
• Blueberries - Fresh or frozen blueberries can be used. Although fresh blueberries are better, frozen blueberries will still be delicious. Try to defrost and strain them before adding them to avoid excess liquid.
• Flax eggs - Mix 1 tablespoon ground flax seed with 2 tablespoon warm water for 1 flax egg.
• Almonds - Used chopped or flaked almonds. You can also substitute this with other nuts or any other crunchy seed.
• Spices - For the delicious warm flavor, add as much cinnamon as you want.
• Almond flour - Substitute for coconut flour or oat flour.
• Almond milk - Any other dairy free milk will work. One of my favorites is oat milk (try my Oatmilk Honey Latte)
• Coconut oil - This helps bring the recipe together. You can also use a vegan butter or applesauce.

How To Make Vegan Baked Oats

Step One

Combine all the dry ingredients together. Make sure you give it a good whisk to ensure the baking powder is completely mixed in.

Step Two

In a seperate mixing bowl, whisk together the flax eggs, almond milk, coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract.

Step Three

Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix well.

Step Four

Place blueberries in the bottom of a rectangular baking dish and cover with the oat mixture.

Step Five

Top with extra blueberries and bake for 45 minutes.

What Protein Powder Is Best For Baked Oats?

Adding a little protein powder to your baked oatmeal is a great way to add extra protein to your breakfast. High protein breakfasts are a great way to feel fuller for longer and to ensure you hit your macros.

Vegan Protein

Vegan protein is generally made from pea protein and is a great way to add protein to a vegan diet. This blueberry baked oats recipe uses vanilla pea protein and this adds up to 20g of protein to this baked oats without banana.

Whey Protein

If you're not following a vegan diet, whey protein works just as well in this protein baked oats recipe. Use your favorite brand and flavor to add extra protein to your baked oatmea.

How To Store Baked Oatmeal

Refrigerate - Baked oatmeal can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. To reheat, simply dish out a serving and pop it in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

Freeze - This vegan baked oats recipe can be frozen for up to 3 months. Freeze individual portions in an airtight container. To defrost and reheat, remove the container from the freezer and allow to thaw overnight. Then bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes at 350ºF or microwave for 2-3 minutes.

Expert Tips

• Use rolled oats: For best results use rolled oats for the best texture. You can also use quick oats or steel cut oats but the texture will vary.
• Check if cooked: If you're not sure whether your baked oatmeal is fully cooked, stick a toothpick or fork in the center of the dish. If the toothpick comes out clean, the oatmeal is cooked.
• Use different berries: Don't stress if you have no blueberries lying around. Use strawberries or raspberries for a different baked oatmeal idea.