Description
These Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups are a wholesome and convenient breakfast option that can be made ahead of time. Packed with oats, apples, and warm spices, these individual cups are perfect for a quick and satisfying morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
Additional:
- 1 ½ cups diced apple (peeled)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil.
- Blend wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined.
- Add apples and nuts: Fold in diced apples and nuts, if using.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide the mixture among 12 muffin cups, filling each to the top.
- Bake: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until set and golden.
- Cool and serve: Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- These oatmeal cups are ideal for meal prep and can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Reheat in the microwave before serving for a quick breakfast option.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a tangy flavor or sweet varieties like Honeycrisp for a sweeter taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oatmeal cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
