Baked Oats with Blueberry Lavender Cream Cheese Frosting

Prepare the Lavender Simple Syrup (optional, make ahead): In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon dried lavender buds. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves. Let steep for 10-15 minutes. Strain out lavender and let syrup cool completely.

Make the Baked Oats: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mix together oats, blueberry kefir, milk, baking powder, vanilla, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and chia seeds. Gently fold in the wild blueberries.

Bake: Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish. Bake for 40–45 minutes, until set and golden on top. Let cool slightly.

Make the Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, blueberry kefir, and lavender simple syrup until smooth and creamy.

Assemble: Spread the frosting over the cooled baked oats. Garnish with extra lavender buds if desired. Slice and serve!