Description
Blueberry Breakfast Rounds are soft, hearty, and lightly sweetened baked rounds packed with oats, whole wheat flour, and juicy blueberries. These healthy, muffin-like rounds make for a perfect quick breakfast or snack. Naturally sweetened and easy to make ahead, they’re kid-friendly and freezer-friendly too.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil or butter
- 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (if using frozen, do not thaw)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together oats, whole wheat flour, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg, maple syrup (or honey), applesauce, milk, vanilla, and melted oil or butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Using a large spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounds of batter onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly with the back of the spoon.
- Bake for 14–18 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are set.
- Let cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave or toaster oven.
- Add-ins like chia seeds, flax, or chopped nuts can boost the nutrition further.
- To make vegan, use a flax egg and plant-based milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 round
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg