Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Cake: A Healthy Start to the Day

This Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Cake was born from a delicious obsession with blueberries, providing a perfect morning treat that's moist and just sweet enough. Combining the comforting taste of oats with the freshness of blueberries, this cake brings together the best of both worlds for a nourishing start to the day.

Why you'll love it: The texture of this cake is wonderfully light, making it a pleasure to eat first thing in the morning. The natural sweetness of the honey complements the blueberries, while the cinnamon adds a warm, cozy touch. It's the kind of breakfast that feels like a treat while still providing healthy ingredients to fuel your day.

Perfect occasion: This breakfast cake is ideal for lazy weekend mornings, brunches, or as a special treat during the work week. It's also fantastic for meal prep, as slices can be enjoyed throughout the week for a quick and easy breakfast option.

Decorating Tips: The simple cinnamon-sugar topping adds delicious texture and flavor, but you can amp it up even more by serving each slice with a dollop of Greek yogurt or a drizzle of maple syrup. A few fresh blueberries and a mint leaf on top can also enhance its visual appeal.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cup blueberries
• 1 cup oatmeal
• 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or milk of your choice)
• 1/3 cup neutral oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 cup honey
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

For the cinnamon sugar topping:

• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease it.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir and set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, almond milk, honey, oil and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake moist.
5. Gently incorporate the blueberries.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
7. Mix together the sugar and cinnamon for the topping and sprinkle evenly over the dough.
8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Let the cake cool before serving.

Enjoy this Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Cake, a delicious and nutritious way to start your day with the goodness of blueberries and oats!