Description

These Baked Oatmeal Cups are a delicious, wholesome, and convenient breakfast or snack option. Made with rolled oats, warm spices, and natural sweeteners, they offer a perfect make-ahead solution that’s kid-friendly and customizable with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips, berries, or nuts. They bake up moist and tender with a golden top, ideal for busy mornings or on-the-go energy boosts.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
2 large eggs
½ cup unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana
⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Mix-ins

½ cup chocolate chips
½ cup berries
½ cup chopped nuts
½ cup dried fruit

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt, stirring them together evenly.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until the batter is fully combined without overmixing.
Add Mix-ins: Fold in any optional mix-ins such as chocolate chips, berries, nuts, or dried fruit for added flavor and texture.
Fill Muffin Cups: Evenly divide the batter among the 12 muffin cups in your prepared tin, filling each about three-quarters full.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the cups are set.
Cool and Serve: Allow the oatmeal cups to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature as desired.

Notes

Store baked oatmeal cups in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze them for up to 3 months for longer storage.
These cups make a great grab-and-go breakfast or snack option.
To reheat, simply microwave an oatmeal cup for 20–30 seconds.
Use certified gluten-free oats and plant-based milk for a gluten-free and dairy-free version.