Description
These Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cups are a delightful and convenient way to enjoy a wholesome breakfast on the go. Packed with comforting flavors of apple and cinnamon, these oatmeal cups are perfect for meal prep or a quick morning bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups milk of choice
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1 ½ cups finely diced apple (about 1 large apple)
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Add Apples and Nuts: Fold in diced apples and nuts, if desired.
- Bake: Divide the mixture into muffin cups and bake for 25-30 minutes until set and golden.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Experiment with different apple varieties for varied flavors.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat in the microwave for a quick breakfast option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oatmeal cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
