Description
These Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal Cups are a delicious and convenient breakfast option that can also double as a healthy snack. Packed with the warm flavors of pumpkin pie spice and a hint of sweetness, these oatmeal cups are perfect for meal prep and can be enjoyed on the go.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Prepare the Oat Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, brown sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine and Bake: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips or nuts if using. Divide the mixture among the muffin cups and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until set and golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let the oatmeal cups cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These oatmeal cups are great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Reheat in the microwave before serving for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oatmeal cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
