The taste of blueberries brings back vivid memories of my childhood. Every summer my family would go blueberry picking near my hometown in Illinois. It was always unbearably hot and sticky in the middle of July. We?d go home with buckets of fresh blueberries, our bellies full and fingers stained purple. My mom froze most of those little blue jewels so we could enjoy a taste of summer all year round.To this day, blueberries are one of my top two favorite fruits (the other is strawberries). They?re easy to snack on and taste great on top of pancakes, sprinkled on salads, and blended into smoothies. I also love putting blueberries in my oatmeal. They lend such lovely flavor to an otherwise bland breakfast dish. I can tell you with confidence that this recipe for Vegan Blueberry Pie Baked Oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfasts I?ve ever made.Bold statement, I know. Especially coming from a girl who?s very down with savory breakfasts. Nine times out of 10 I?ll choose a thick piece of sourdough toast smeared with avocado and sprinkled with everything bagel seasoning (if you haven?t tried this combo, you absolutely must). Now, I think I?m becoming a believer in sweet breakfasts. These baked oats taste like dessert straight out of the pan, but don?t contain a pinch of refined sugar. All of the sweetness comes from blueberries and everyone?s favorite breakfast condiment ? maple syrup.The hardest part about making these baked oats is waiting for them to cool and set completely befo...