Description
These baked apple cinnamon oatmeal cups are a cozy, wholesome, and portable breakfast or snack option, perfect for busy weeknights and mornings. They are easy to make in bulk, freeze well, and customizable with various add-ins.
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (180g)
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced (about 300g)
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon, freshly ground if possible
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (60ml)
- 1 1/4 cups milk (300ml), whole milk preferred
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted (30g)
Instructions
- Prep the apples by peeling (optional) and dicing into small, even half-inch cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir to distribute evenly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients, then fold in the diced apples and any optional add-ins until evenly coated.
- Divide the batter evenly among 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Grease the tin or use silicone liners.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for about 30 minutes, or until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the oatmeal cups cool in the tin for about 10 minutes before removing. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Notes
[‘Use fresh cinnamon for best flavor.’, ‘Press batter slightly in muffin cups to help cups hold together.’, ‘Maple syrup adds natural sweetness; avoid substituting with sugar alone.’, ‘Milk can be swapped for almond or oat milk for dairy-free option.’, ‘Freeze extras individually wrapped for up to 3 months.’, ‘Avoid overbaking to prevent dryness; check at 28 minutes if oven runs hot.’, ‘Optional add-ins like nuts, dried fruit, or spices can customize flavor and texture.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oatmeal cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 4.5
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 4
Keywords: baked oatmeal cups, apple cinnamon oatmeal, easy breakfast, healthy snack, make ahead breakfast, portable oatmeal, kid-friendly snack